Our team of bariatric surgeons in Mexico has successfully performed gastric sleeve surgery hundreds of times. This laparoscopic procedure is highly effective and known for its low complication rates.
Gastric sleeve surgery has quickly become a standard in bariatric care, offering patients a permanent way to reduce the size of their stomach. As a restrictive surgery, the gastric sleeve reduces both the stomach capacity and the production of hunger hormones, helping patients achieve lasting weight loss.
Procedure: Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Sleeve, otherwise known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), is a procedure that reduces the stomach by as much as 85%. By permanently removing the stomach in a “sleeve” shape, the procedure reduces the capacity, forcing patients to consume less food, with the added benefit of reducing appetite.
Gastric Sleeve is what’s called a “mix” procedure because of the effects it has on one’s appetite. Like a lap band, a gastric sleeve restricts the capacity of the stomach to help induce weight loss, but unlike a lap band, a gastric sleeve reduces the hunger hormone Ghrelin. The patient’s appetite will be significantly reduced by reducing the Ghrelin, or the Growth Hormone Release Inducing.
How Gastric Sleeve Surgery Works
Gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico offers a permanent and safe solution for patients struggling with morbid obesity, helping them to effectively lose and manage weight in one procedure. While the gastric sleeve is a powerful tool, it is not a cure-all. Patients will need to commit to a strict dietary regimen, meal planning, post-operative care, and a comprehensive exercise plan to achieve lasting weight loss.
The “Clean” Gastric Sleeve
Our surgical team is known for performing “Super Clean” operations, ensuring the highest standards of precision and care. We use a bougie guide, which is passed through the patient’s mouth to serve as a guide for cutting and stapling the new stomach. When the surgery is performed cleanly, there is no need for a drain tube, sparing the patient from unnecessary pain and an additional incision.
We perform the surgery with three incisions, using a 32F bougie, which has a diameter of 0.40 inches, ensuring optimal outcomes.
The Weight Loss Journey After Gastric Sleeve
Following a sleeve gastrectomy, patients typically experience a “honeymoon period” of weight loss lasting around two years. After this period, patients must adopt a sustainable approach to maintaining their weight, including a disciplined diet, exercise, and overall healthy lifestyle. Unlike procedures like RNY and mini bypass, which have malabsorptive components and require less maintenance, the gastric sleeve requires a continuous commitment from the patient to ensure long-term success.
Benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- No Malabsorptive Issues
- Low Risk of Complications and Risks
- Low Risk of Side Effects
- Permanent Procedure
- No Dumping Syndrome
- Reduces Appetite
Drawbacks of Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Expected Weight Loss is Less than Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch
- The stomach can stretch allowing patients to eat more foods
Why Undergo Gastric Sleeve in Mexico?
Mexico bariatric center is an optimal place to undergo weight loss surgery. Our center’s price “All-Inclusive” surgeries thousands of dollars less than their U.S. and Canadian counterparts. Our center is certified and capable of handling even tough gastric sleeve revisions.
Weight Loss Surgeries We Offer in Tijuana Mexico
Other Bariatric Procedures