A sleeve gastrectomy (also known as a gastric sleeve procedure) is a restrictive procedure to remove about 70% to 85% of your stomach so that it takes the shape of a tube or sleeve. A sleeve gastrectomy differs from other bariatric procedures as food enters the new stomach pouch/tube and...
You've tried diets and exercise for years and still have a lot of weight to lose. Is gastric sleeve surgery a possibility? Find out from WebMD about the risks, benefits, who's a good candidate for this procedure, and what you have to do afterward.
Gastric bypassSleeve gastrectomyWeight regainRevisionConversionCorrective surgeryDespite a multidisciplinary approach and an emphasis on long-term follow-up, 5-15 % of patients are found to have inadequate weight loss (IWL) after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG). The ...
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In addition to the benefits, there are risks associated with weight loss surgery. To learn more about the risks, please click here. Outcomes are not guaranteed and testimonials come with a disclaimer. If you would like to find out more about gastric sleeve surgery and whether it is a viable...
In addition to the benefits, there are risks associated with weight loss surgery. To learn more about the risks, please click here. Outcomes are not guaranteed and testimonials come with a disclaimer. If you would like to find out more about gastric sleeve surgery and whether it is a viable...
In addition to the benefits, there are risks associated with weight loss surgery. To learn more about the risks, please click here. Outcomes are not guaranteed and testimonials come with a disclaimer. If you would like to find out more about gastric sleeve surgery and whether it is a viable...
In addition to the benefits, there are risks associated with weight loss surgery. To learn more about the risks, please click here. Outcomes are not guaranteed and testimonials come with a disclaimer. If you would like to find out more about gastric sleeve surgery and whether it is a viable...
In addition to the benefits, there are risks associated with weight loss surgery. To learn more about the risks, please click here. Outcomes are not guaranteed and testimonials come with a disclaimer. If you would like to find out more about gastric sleeve surgery and whether it is a viable...
Barry Mitchell, Gastric Sleeve on September 24th, 2012 Best decision I ever made... I want to thank Dr. Almanza for doing my surgery..may 23rd of last year I was 360 pounds and pre-diabetic.. since my surgery.. I have lost 155 pounds.. I went from a 48 in my waist to 34. I...