Gastric Sleeve Delivers Hope For Weight Loss Patients

Posted by Dr. Nick Nicholson on July 31st, 2015

For people who are morbidly obese weight loss surgery is often the best option to help them prevent or limit the effects of weight-related illnesses. With diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and other conditions all strongly linked to obesity, shedding pounds can fast become a medical must. Surgical options, however, can be a bit frightening for people to consider, especially considering the permanent body alterations many call for. This is precisely why so many patients are choosing gastric sleeve procedures as an alternative to other surgical methods.

While gastric sleeve surgeries are still invasive and they do involve a permanent alteration to the body, they are considered safer, faster and present with lower risks than other options such as gastric bypasses. Sleeve procedures involve the surgical reshaping of the stomach. A portion of the stomach is removed by the surgeon and the remaining organ is shaped into a sleeve that resembles a banana. This effectively limits the amount of food a stomach can hold to about a cup, but does not interfere with normal digestion or food absorption. It does, however, limit production of the hormone that makes people feel hungry, which can be a huge weight loss boost.

Gastric sleeve procedures also deliver a number of other benefits. They include faster recovery time and a relatively short amount of time in the operating room. In addition, the procedures have been found to help patients lose between 30 and 80 percent of the weight they’re trying to shed.

For people who struggle with their weight, gastric sleeve procedures may offer hope whether other options fail to appeal. This alternative to the gastric bypass is still a major surgery, however, and does come with potential risks associated with surgery. Patients who are interested in learning more about the pros and cons of gastric sleeve procedures are urged to discuss the option with their healthcare providers.

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One of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the country – Dr. Nick Nicholson – along with a full staff of surgeons, nurses and other experienced clinicians, help patients reverse obesity with LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Revisions.