
What is a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?
During a laparoscopic sleep gastrectomy (also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy), a large portion of the stomach is removed. By creating a smaller stomach, food intake is restricted and patients with obesity can more easily lower their body weight. This is not the same procedure as a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, there is no bypass of the small intestines, so the likelihood of a nutritional deficiency is decreased. This procedure is done to help patients lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
- Must be 18 or older
- Body mass index (BMI) of 40+ or BMI of 35 with serious weight-related illness
Advantages
- Restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold
- Causes favorable changes in gut hormones that suppress hunger, reduce appetite, and improve satiety
- Induces rapid and significant weight loss similar to that of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with initial weight loss of 60 to 65 percent and typical maintenance of >50 percent
- Improves obesity-related conditions like high blood pressure and sleep apnea
- Laparoscopic techniques create smaller incisions



Recovery
- Directly after surgery, many patients experience a sore, dry, slightly pained throat.
- Patients are generally discharged from the hospital a day or two after surgery.
- You may experience some pain when you twist or turn your body. This is normal. Contact your doctor if the pain lasts longer than a month after surgery.
- Be sure to follow the diet recommended by your doctor to avoid weight regain
- Continually monitor your incision sites for irritation or pain. Mention any irregularities to your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a gastric sleeve fail?
Can I do Keto after gastric sleeve?
Can you drink alcohol after gastric sleeve?
Can you drink coffee after gastric sleeve?
Can you live a normal life after gastric sleeve?
How is a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed?
Where are the incisions made during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy?
How does the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy work?
Is a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy reversible?
How long does it take to recover from gastric sleeve?
How fast do you lose weight after gastric sleeve?
How much weight is normal to lose after surgery?
How long will I see results after surgery?
What limits do I face after surgery?
What foods can you not eat after gastric sleeve?
Can you drink soda after gastric sleeve?
What should I be concerned about post-surgery?
How often should I work out to maintain my new body?
How does this differ from gastric bypass surgery?
How long will I be in the hospital following surgery?
What are the restrictions of a sleeve gastrectomy?
Can you sleep on your side after a sleeve gastrectomy?
Is it normal to not feel hungry after a sleeve gastrectomy?
How did you get rid of the excess fat after a gastric sleeve?
Am I a good candidate for a sleeve gastrectomy?
Does gastric sleeve change your metabolism?
How can I increase my energy after gastric sleeve?
How much water can you drink after gastric sleeve?
Is back pain normal after gastric sleeve?
What causes leaks after gastric sleeve?
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