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Gastric Sleeve

Gastric sleeve surgery safely reduces your stomach size by around 85%, leaving you with a much smaller “sleeve” area to hold food. With a much smaller stomach, you’re able to drastically reduce food consumption to lose excess weight

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What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery safely reduces your stomach size by around 85%, leaving you with a much smaller “sleeve” area to hold food. With a reduced stomach size, you can drastically lower your food consumption and achieve significant weight loss.

This surgery may be an ideal option if you have a very high body mass index (BMI) or if certain medical conditions prevent you from undergoing other types of weight-loss surgeries. For instance, individuals with Crohn's disease often cannot undergo procedures that reroute the small intestine due to potential flare-ups, but gastric sleeve surgery doesn’t cause such issues.

Why Choose Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

  • Significant Weight Loss: Lose 50-70% of excess weight within 12-18 months.
  • Appetite Control: Reduces hunger by lowering ghrelin hormone levels.
  • Health Improvements: Helps improve obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and joint pain.
  • Safe and Effective: Minimally invasive with low complication rates when performed by experienced surgeons.

FAQs About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

How Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Work?

Gastric sleeve surgery reduces your stomach size, limiting food intake and decreasing hunger by lowering appetite-regulating hormone levels. This helps you eat less and feel full faster.

Who is a Good Candidate for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

  • Individuals with a BMI of 40+.
  • Individuals with a BMI of 35+ and obesity-related conditions like diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure.
  • Patients who cannot undergo other types of bariatric surgeries due to medical conditions like Crohn's disease.

What is the Recovery Process Like?

  • Return to light activities: 1-2 weeks.
  • Resume full activities: 4-6 weeks. Recovery varies based on your overall health and adherence to post-surgical guidelines.

Will I Need to Follow a Special Diet?

Yes. The post-surgery diet progresses in phases:

  1. Liquids: Immediately after surgery.
  2. Pureed Foods: Gradual introduction.
  3. Soft Foods: Transition phase.
  4. Portion-Controlled Diet: For long-term weight management.

Lifelong vitamin and mineral supplements, such as multivitamins, calcium, and B12, are essential to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery Permanent?

Yes, this procedure is irreversible because it involves the removal of a portion of the stomach.

How Long is the Procedure?

The surgery typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on individual circumstances.

Does Insurance Cover Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Many insurance plans cover the procedure if it’s deemed medically necessary. The Peachtree team is available to assist with insurance approval and documentation.

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