Are you considering having bariatric surgery, but are having trouble deciding between gastric bypass surgery vs sleeve ? In this article, we review the two surgeries and the pros and cons of each. Comparing the Two Surgeries Before reviewing the pros and cons of gastric bypass versus the sleeve, let’s discuss what each surgery entails. […]
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What is the gastric sleeve? The sleeve gastrectomy or “gastric sleeve” is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of about 80% of the stomach. The remaining portion of the stomach will be shaped into a tube-like structure or a “sleeve” that is about the size of a banana. The gastric sleeve works by: What […]
What you need to know about requirements before gastric sleeve resection surgery Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity that assists with weight loss and improves metabolic comorbidities, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, arthritis, and metabolic syndrome. The preoperative evaluation is crucial to ensure the best outcome possible. Your healthcare team’s assessment and […]
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, or simply gastric bypass, is a type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. After gastric bypass, food will travel down into this small pouch of the stomach and then directly into the small […]
Many people lose weight easily after initially having the gastric sleeve procedure. After about 6-9 months, many patients experience slower weight loss or even plateau. This can happen because of a more relaxed diet and reduced exercise due to decreased motivation or burnout. If you’ve had the gastric sleeve procedure but aren’t losing the weight […]
Overview of gastric sleeve surgery Laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery is one of the types of weight-loss surgery. This procedure is done through very small incisions in your abdomen. Your surgeon will be removing a long section of your stomach to reduce the amount of food you can eat and reduce your appetite. About 80% of […]
If you’re considering gastric bypass surgery, or you’ve recently had the procedure, you may be wondering how much weight you’ll lose and how long it will take. Keep reading for more information to help you set realistic goals for your weight loss journey. What is the gastric bypass? The gastric bypass procedure, or Roux-en-Y gastric […]
As with any surgical procedure, patients are often very concerned with the postsurgical healing process. This includes recovery time around the incision itself. With the gastric sleeve procedure, there are a few different incision options that we will discuss in this post, but first, let’s discuss the gastric sleeve procedure itself. The gastric sleeve, or […]
As you may know, daily vitamins and minerals are a necessary part of care and maintenance after having gastric bypass surgery. The body’s digestive processes have been altered, and your body becomes less capable of absorbing necessary nutrients. To maintain proper nutrition and functioning after you’ve had bariatric surgery, you will need to take a […]
The internet can be a jungle of information, with much of it being unreliable or lacking scientific evidence to back it up. That’s why figuring out which weight loss surgery is the safest can be quite confusing. Rest assured you have landed in the right place because we are going to break down the pros […]
Gastric bypass surgery is a bariatric weight loss surgery performed for patients who are severely overweight, or who have been unsuccessful in losing weight through traditional methods such as exercise and diet. Also referred to as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, it is usually performed on patients with a high body mass index (BMI over […]
In 2019, 17.8% of patients who had weight loss surgery chose to have gastric bypass. But having this surgery is not as easy as just choosing to have it. Since it’s a major surgery, insurance companies and surgeons want to make sure that you are ready in mind and body before letting you go under […]
The gastric sleeve procedure, or sleeve gastrectomy, is the ever-popular bariatric surgery in which the surgeon removes part of the stomach, creating a narrow pouch, or sleeve. This newly formed sleeve is significantly smaller and can hold far less food. It is often thought to be somewhat safer than gastric bypass surgery resulting in fewer […]
