With this procedure a portion of the stomach is sectioned off creating, a small pouch for reduced food intake.  Initially, the pouch will usually hold about one to two ounces of food, which causes the feeling of fullness after just a few bites. To achieve optimal results, Dr. Mehta varies the size of the pouch depending on your age, sex, and the amount of weight you have to lose.  Approximately 5 feet of your intestine is bypassed from a total of 15 to 20 feet to help with weight loss.  Weight loss is usually 60-75% of your excess weight.  Nearly all of these procedures are performed laparoscopically (minimally invasive methods).  If you’ve been told that your surgery cannot be done laparoscopically, you may want to consider a second opinion and see Dr. Mehta.  He has performed laparoscopic surgery on patients with multiple previous abdominal surgeries, central obesity and body weights greater than 500 lbs.

Laparoscopic refers to the technique of making 5-7 tiny skin incisions in the abdomen, by which a small camera and instruments are passed into the abdominal cavity. These instruments are then used to perform the operation. This technique offers smaller scars and a quicker recovery time.