Why Sleeve Gastrectomy New Jersey May Be The Solution You Are Looking For

By Peter Reed


Also known as a gastric sleeve, this surgical weight-loss procedure involves reducing the stomach to around 15% to 25% of its original size. This is accomplished by the surgical removal of part of the stomach, leaving a thin structure that resembles the sleeve of a shirt. The procedure is effective, but unlike the aforementioned lap band and gastric bypass, a sleeve gastrectomy New Jersey is not reversible. It is, however, performed with a laparoscope, which means the incisions are minimally invasive. Additionally, it is very well suited for patients who suffer from lower gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn's disease, as it does not interfere with intestinal function.

Unlike Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy doesn't involve cutting and rerouting of the intestines. Instead, the operation removes the "Greater Curvature" or the left side of the stomach. This operation allows weight loss through two mechanisms. First: it decreases the size of the stomach hence allowing its owner to easily achieve the sensation of fullness. Second: it works by removing the fundus of the stomach which produces the hormone Ghrelin.

Like in any surgery, Obesity surgery has risks. Some of the most commonly known risks include Gastrointestinal Leaks, Gastric Distention, Deep Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism, Bleeding, Heart attacks, Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rate), Respiratory issues (Breathing difficulties), Wound infection, Intrabdominal abscess, Dehydration related issues, Gastric Prolapse (or Band Slippage), Ulcers, Bowel Obstruction besides some side effects which are less serious.

More important than all the above is the requirement that people taking to surgical treatments need to be monitored for complications for life and they have to make adjustments to their lifestyle adjustments all through the rest of their lives.

The procedure is performed on people who have undergone a gastric surgery and regained weight. Sometimes, this is also done in the form of an open surgery.

Following the laparoscopic surgery, many patients are able to recover in a fraction of the time. Depending on their general health condition, some patients return to work in less than two weeks and many are able to quickly return to physical activity.

Also, there is a general improvement in health. This method of weight loss surgery is more effective and has reduced chances of complications as well. It is much safer and preferred over conventional gastric bypass surgeries. Stomaphy X is another revision technique. This is performed using endoscopy.

During the procedure, a stretched gastric pouch is tightened using fasteners. This is also performed on patients who have had a roux-en-Y bypass surgery before but not completely recovered. People with stretched stomach pouch also undergo this surgery to tighten their gastric pouch.

Prior to the surgery, you basically need to start embracing the lifestyle that you will live after the surgery. Whether you are required to follow a new diet or not, you must learn what eating will look like after the surgery and make sure you can adjust to that lifestyle.




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