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FAQs
Gastric Sleeve: Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the weight loss last after gastric sleeve surgery?
The gastric sleeve is the Gold standard for weight loss. and it is gaining rapid popularity worldwide. Large datasets, with many years of follow-up after Gastric Sleeve surgery, have shown sustained weight loss compared to most other types of medical weight loss.
2) What are the advantages of the gastric sleeve versus the gastric bypass surgery?
The main advantage of gastric sleeve surgery There is no rerouting of your digestive system. The chance of nutrient deficiency is also not likely with the gastric sleeve surgery but can be an issue with gastric bypass because there is no malabsorption.
3) Why wouldn't I be able to get the gastric sleeve?
For obese patients with esophageal dysmotility (difficulty swallowing) and gastroparesis (food stays in the stomach for too long), the gastric bypass surgery is the preferred operation. Patients with severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), especially those with Barrett's esophagus, also should have gastric bypass surgery. For patients with mild reflux, gastric sleeve surgery is not considered a contraindication.
4) What is the trend of the gastric sleeve surgery in United States?
A study from the Cleveland Clinic showed that the Gastric Sleeve Procedure has become very popular over the past 15 years in the United States. In 2010, it accounted for just 9.3 percent of weight loss procedures, while 58.4 percent of the weight loss procedures were done by way of laparoscopic gastric bypass and 28.8 percent were gastric band (lap-band) surgeries. By 2014, the gastric sleeve accounts for most bariatric procedures.
5) How long will I be in the facility after the gastric sleeve procedure?
This varies depending on the individual, however most patients go home after several hours in recovery.