Treating Obesity with Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sometimes it can seem like no matter how much you want to lose weight, it won’t come off. Whether it’s because of health problems or genetics, it can feel like no amount of effort brings you the results you would like. As a result, many people have looked into surgical weight loss options such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery. New Life Surgical Associates provides surgical sleeve gastrectomy in Jacksonville. But what is sleeve gastrectomy, and how can it benefit you?

What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical weight loss procedure that involves removing up to 90 percent of the stomach. No intestines are bypassed or removed. The procedure is typically recommended for people who have a high Body Mass Index (BMI) of 55 and over, have complicated medical histories or have other diseases besides morbid obesity.

How is It Done?

During sleeve gastrectomy, the surgeon views the procedure through a laparoscope, which is a long, thin video camera customized for such procedures. During the surgery, the surgeon removes the left side of the stomach, leaving a narrow gastric sleeve. This restricts the amount of food that you can eat.

Sleeve Gastrectomy vs. Gastric Bypass Surgery

There are many advantages of sleeve gastrectomy in Jacksonville over gastric bypass surgery. Because it is not an open surgery, sleeve gastrectomy is less involved. There is also less of a chance for complications.

How Can It Benefit You?

If you are looking into surgical weight loss, sleeve gastrectomy is a great choice due to its many benefits, some of which include:

  • No foreign bodies used
  • Decrease in appetite
  • Increased feeling of fullness
  • Decrease in production of the “hunger hormone” Ghrelin
  • Significant weight loss

Because sleeve gastrectomy aids in weight loss and resolving existing illnesses that may be a result of obesity, you can improve your health and quality of life with this amazing procedure.

Talk to Our Doctor

If you are interested in getting more information, please feel free to contact us today at New Life Surgical Associates in Jacksonville and book a consultation. We look forward to speaking with you!

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