Bariatric Surgery
What is Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Sleeve, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to promote weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach.
This restrictive procedure involves removing a portion of the stomach to create a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach pouch. With a smaller stomach, you’ll feel fuller faster, leading to reduced food intake and ultimately, weight loss.
About the Procedure
At SCC, our experienced surgeons perform the gastric sleeve procedure with precision and care. Using advanced laparoscopic techniques, small incisions are made in the abdomen, and a laparoscope (a small camera) is inserted to guide the surgical instruments. The surgeon carefully removes a portion of the stomach and then staples the remaining portion to create the sleeve-shaped stomach pouch. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia, and most patients can expect to spend one to two nights in the hospital for recovery.
Benefits
- Significant Weight Loss: Gastric sleeve surgery helps patients achieve significant and sustainable weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach, leading to decreased food intake.
- Improvement or Resolution of Health Conditions: Many patients experience improvement or resolution of obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and joint pain following gastric sleeve surgery.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Weight loss achieved through gastric sleeve surgery often leads to improved mobility, increased energy levels, and a greater sense of well-being, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Minimally Invasive Procedure: Gastric sleeve surgery is performed laparoscopically, resulting in smaller incisions, reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and lower risk of complications compared to traditional open surgery.
- Improved Self-Esteem and Body Image: Patients often experience improvements in self-esteem and body image as they lose weight and achieve their desired appearance, leading to increased confidence and a more positive self-image.
Recovery Process
Following gastric sleeve surgery, patients will need to follow a specific diet and lifestyle guidelines to support their recovery and weight loss goals. Initially, you’ll be on a liquid diet for a few weeks, gradually transitioning to soft foods and then solid foods over time. Regular exercise and adherence to dietary recommendations are essential for long-term success. Most patients can return to normal activities within two to four weeks after surgery, with full recovery expected within a few months.
Benefits
The gastric sleeve procedure offers numerous benefits, including significant and sustainable weight loss, improvement or resolution of obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, enhanced quality of life, increased energy levels, and improved self-esteem and body image. Additionally, gastric sleeve surgery is minimally invasive, resulting in shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and reduced risk of complications compared to traditional open surgery.
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Why Choose SCC ?
Choosing SCC for Bariatric Surgery in Mexico offers numerous advantages. Our team of experienced surgeons and medical professionals is dedicated to providing personalized care and support to each patient, ensuring a safe and successful surgical experience. Mexico is also known for offering high-quality medical care at a fraction of the cost compared to the United States, making it a cost-effective option for patients seeking bariatric surgery.
Additionally, SCC coordinates all aspects of the surgical journey, including travel arrangements, accommodations, and post-operative care, to provide a seamless and stress-free experience for our patients.
