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Gastric Sleeve
The gastric sleeve (or sleeve gastrectomy) procedure is a restrictive bariatric surgical procedure. In the past it was called a "staged procedure" due to the fact that a follow up surgery is common. Today, the gastric sleeve is an approved and well tested primary bariatric procedure.
During the gastric sleeve procedure, the surgeon creates a small, sleeve-shaped stomach pouch and about 90% of the stomach is removed. The pouch created holds about 90-100 cc, and is about the width of your index finger.
The gastric sleeve procedure is ideal for those patients, that do not want surgery involving an implanted device or intense follow up, such as with the adjustable gastric band, and do not want the rearrangement of intestines such as with the gastric bypass. The risks and weight loss with the gastric sleeve are in between that of the adjustable gastric band and gastric bypass.
The resolution of co-morbidities after surgery is exceptional and consistently ranks amongst the highest resolution rates of all bariatric procedures. Patients can expect to lose up to 70% of their excess body weight within several months of their surgery.
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Recovery
Due to the minimally invasive nature of the surgery, gastric sleeve patients can expect to leave the hospital within 2 days in most cases. The stomach area will likely remain swollen and tender for several days as the body recovers from surgery, however scarring will be minimal compared to traditional open surgery. Full recovery will depend on the patient, but usually requires 3 weeks. The final determination of when the patient can resume normal activity will depend on the surgeon’s assessment.
Considerations
While the gastric sleeve procedure offers a vehicle for consistent weight loss, lifestyle modifications will need to be made after surgery.
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