A chance to treat your obesity
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the fastest-growing surgical weight-loss options in the United States. In addition to significant weight reductions, patients often report better mobility, increased energy, and an improved sense of well-being. Surgery can also significantly improve your health, often eliminating the need for certain medications and improving or eliminating conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, polycystic ovarian syndrome, sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
What is gastric sleeve surgery?
During the procedure, surgeons remove approximately 75% of your stomach, with the remaining portion forming a banana-shaped “sleeve” or pouch connecting the esophagus and small intestine.
With a smaller stomach, your body won’t produce as many hunger-causing hormones, which can reduce your appetite and cravings. You also won’t need to eat as much before feeling full.
When is gastric sleeve surgery recommended?
Gastric sleeve surgery is a less complex procedure than gastric bypass. Although you’ll have a smaller stomach, there won’t be any other changes to your digestive tract. The main advantages are slightly lower surgical risks and slightly lower risk of certain long-term digestive issues. A gastric sleeve can also sometimes be converted to a gastric bypass later in life, if necessary.
However, patients who choose gastric sleeve surgery might not lose quite as much weight, or lose it as quickly, as those who choose gastric bypass. Improvements in weight-related conditions (such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea) may not be as dramatic either. Gastric sleeve patients are also more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) or to see existing GERD symptoms worsen. Revision surgery is an occasional complication for severe reflux after gastric sleeve surgery.
Your surgeon will help you determine whether gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or another treatment protocol is best for you.
More information on how to get started
In Southeast Michigan your options are:
- Call: 888.899.4600
- Register for a free virtual informational seminar
- Contact your primary care doctor for a referral
In Southwest Michigan your options are:
- Call: 269.687.4673
- Watch an online video and complete a quick form
- Contact your primary care doctor for a referral
In West Michigan your options are:
- Call: 616.772.8014
- Register to learn more about virtual or in person seminar options
- Contact your primary care doctor for a referral