What does LMGB mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass, or LMGB, is a type of bariatric surgery used to treat obesity. It involves reducing the size of the stomach, creating a small pouch for food storage, and redirecting food through a small section of the intestine to reduce caloric intake.

During laparoscopic mini gastric bypass, excess portions of the stomach are removed and rerouted in order to create a smaller pouch for food storage. This new pouch allows individuals to feel fuller faster while also restricting their overall caloric intake.

Generally speaking, individuals with body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 are eligible for laparoscopic mini gastric bypass surgery. In some cases, individuals with BMI between 35-40 may be approved for surgery if they have other related health conditions such as diabetes or sleep apnea.

Like any major surgical procedure, there are potential risks associated with laparoscopic mini gastric bypass including infection, bleeding, leaks from the staples used in stomach closure, nutritional deficiencies due torestricted absorption of vitamins and minerals from food intake, hernia formation at any site where tissue has been cut during surgery, vomiting due to obstruction of the outlet created by closing off part of the stomach and narrowing partof thee esophagus or intestine.

Yes! After undergoing this type of bariatric procedure it's important to follow your prescribed dietary guidelines provided by your healthcare team. Eating healthy foodsand avoiding gassy beverages such as soda can help speed up healing time post-surgery and reduce your risk for complications. In addition to diet changes you should also stay active as much as possible by walking or engaging in low impact exercise.