Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Sleeve Surgery is one of the newest forms of Bariatric Surgery techniques available. It is also often referred to as SleeveGastrectomy. The procedure involves the stomach being stapled leaving a tube like passage through which food flows. Reducingthe size of the stomach means that the body absorbs fewer calories thus resulting in weight loss.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery is available to individuals with BMI greater then 40. In some cases an individual with a lower BMI will beappropriate for Gastric Sleeve Surgery if they are suffering from obesity related illnesses such as diabetes and high cholesterol.

What are the benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Individuals who undergo Gastric Sleeve Surgery generally enjoy substantial weight loss. This can lead to both physical andpsychological benefits. Many patients find increased self esteem and renewed self confidence following surgery.

Physical benefits enjoyed by Gastric Sleeve patients include a reduction in the severity or existence of many weight relatedillnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes. A new found sense of freedom is also enjoyed due to substantial weight losswith fatigue not inhibiting actions anymore.

What does Gastric Sleeve Surgery involve?

Before undergoing Gastric Sleeve Surgery patients are required to quite smoking for a minimum of a month pre procedure. This isbecause smoking increases the risk of infections, pneumonia, blood clots, and other life threatening complications.

The procedure commences with the surgeon making small incisions around the stomach area. Gastric Sleeve Surgery isperformed using Keyhole techniques which mean scarring is kept to a minimum. Through these small incisions a Laparoscopiccamera is used to direct the surgeon to the stomach. The Surgeon then staples around 85% of the stomach so that it can nolonger be used leaving a tube or sleeve shaped passage.

In many cases Gastric Sleeve Surgery is followed up by Gastric Bypass Surgery or Duodenal Switch Surgery once the individualhas lost a significant amount of weight. Undergoing Gastric Sleeve Surgery first means that the patient will be at a safer weight inorder to consider the additional Bariatric Surgery techniques.

What are the costs of Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Cost can vary significantly depending on Clinic and Surgeon. The surgery is complex and individual whichmakes it very hard to outline a general cost but the procedures, in the most part, are in the £5,000 to £10,000 range.

How can I afford Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

A Gastric Sleeve Surgery consultation is often free or may involve a deposit which is deducted from the cost of the procedure.Don’t worry about the costs of Gastric Sleeve Surgery - most clinics offer interest free credit and flexible payment options.