If You’re Looking for a Change, A Sleeve Gastrectomy May Be The Choice For You.
Also known as Gastric Sleeve Surgery, a Sleeve Gastrectomy Can Help You Where Other Weight Loss Surgeries Have Failed.
How It Works
During the surgery, a portion of the stomach is removed, changing it from a kidney bean shape to more like the shape of a banana. The portion removed is responsible for secreting the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates hunger. Afterwards, appetite and feelings of hunger are significantly reduced. The newly created stomach has a capacity to hold less than half a cup of food at a time. With a decrease in calorie intake, weight loss follows. Food passage through the stomach is also slowed, making the patient feel full longer. Patient recovery time at the hospital is usually one to three days. Sleeve Gastrectomy is a type of restrictive laparoscopic bariatric surgery normally considered for patients with a BMI of 38+ or if the patient has had a failed previous Lap-Band® surgery. Many sleeve patients experience an initial rapid weight loss and within one to two years have significantly decreased or resolved all of their co-morbid conditions.
See what former patients had to say about their weight loss experience here.
- No long-term risks of erosion, slip or Infections
- The stomach retains normal functionality
- No need for regular fills/adjustments that banded patients require
- Significantly faster weight loss than with the Lap-Band® System
- A larger variety of foods can be tolerated than with other procedures
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"Prior to the gastric sleeve surgery, I weighed 315 lbs. In less than 12 months, I lost 180 lbs. and I have maintained my new weight with no problems. But I have also gained a great deal – self-esteem, energy, confidence, good health, and the ability to wear clothes off of the rack rather than pay high prices for cute, fat clothes. I can participate in sports and work out at the gym without feeling as if I am going to die. Friends from high school see me on the street and don’t even recognize me."
- Former Patient
Individual results may vary.
"I chose the Sleeve because I didn’t want the restrictions on the type of food I can eat. I enjoy cooking on the grill and still wanted to be able to eat all the meats! I have been able to get out and play with my kids and have began running for both exercise and enjoyment. I wanted to be able to run an entire mile without walking. Today I am able to run over three miles and not have to walk until I have reached my goal."
- Former Patient
Individual results may vary.