MS - General Surgery, DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology, Fellow HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant
Surgical Gastroenterologist, Wayanad
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20 years experience
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Gastric sleeve is a short-cut method to control weight?
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Gastric sleeve definitely is a well-adapted method where weight control needs to be done drastically. It is easier compared to the traditional surgical method and improves the quality of life drastically. However, about 70% of the stomach is lost and the eating capacity is reduced. Also, this is a nonreversible procedure. So, despite the high success rates, it should be zeroed in as an option after adequate considerations.
Tip: Getting the expectations right with the doctor is very important to avoid disappointment.
What are some possible advantages of gastric sleeve procedure?
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Unlike the traditional gastric bypass surgery, the gastric sleeve has better chances of success rate in terms of weight control. This also reduces the chances of developing chronic health issues like diabetes and heart disease. It improves the overall quality of life and has comparative less restriction in terms of diet post surgery. Gastric sleeve has a great success rate of reducing weight, up to 30 to 60 percent.
Recovery from gastric sleeve surgery is very rapid.
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The answer is actually yes and no. The initial precautions in terms of what needs to be followed should be adhered to so that recovery is smooth. There are lesser restrictions in terms of diet and activity compared to conventional gastric bypass surgery. Healing of the wounds also takes considerably less time. When instructions are followed, post-operation recovery from gastric sleeve can be quite rapid and uneventful.
What are the common indications for undergoing gastric sleeve?
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For a morbidly obese person, trying to reduce weight and improving the quality of life is a major objective. Gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve gastrectomy or sleeve gastrectomy involves reducing the length of the stomach to reduce the capacity so that a person ends up eating less, and thereby help in weight management. Gastric sleeve is indicated in morbidly obese patients with overweight exceeding 100 pounds in men and 80 pounds in women.
What are some of the potential complications associated with a gastric sleeve?
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Not to sound scary, but gastric sleeve does have its risks, though it has a success rate of about 95%. Though laparoscopically done, it could lead to delayed healing of wounds. Appetite is lost with the reduced stomach size and the patient would need to modify lifestyle after the surgery. For rapid and uneventful surgery and recovery, understanding the role as a patient is very important.
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