Gastric Sleeve Surgery is now the most common weight loss procedure worldwide
Weight loss surgery was once considered a last resort and relatively extreme treatment for obesity. However, the procedures and attitudes towards them have changed dramatically over the years. Gastric Sleeve Surgery also known as Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) is now one of the the most common procedures worldwide. The procedure rapidly overtaking Gastric Bypass and the Lap-Band because it is viewed as effective, and the least invasive option with the lowest risk of long-term complications.
The Gastric Sleeve procedure reduces the size of the stomach from a sac to a sleeve (or banana) type structure, reducing the size to about 15% of its original capacity. Weight loss is achieved because smaller portions of food help the patient feel full. In addition, the appetite stimulating hormone Grehlin, is reduced after the procedure which may help the patient feel less hungry, and stay satisfied longer.
Following surgery, the drastically resized stomach assists patients to eat smaller portions of food, making weight loss easier. Although the stomach never returns to its original size, it enlarges enough over time to allow three meals a day to be consumed. However, they are smaller portion meals which help to sustain weight loss. Over time it is crucial for patients to buy into healthy lifestyle changes to ensure long-term success. This means exercising self control and a commitment to eating healthy food and exercising.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery often costs upwards of $25,000 in the US and Canada and, although more insurance companies are beginning to cover the procedure but often come with 6 month to 1 year delays, as well as co-pays, and strict BMI qualifications. Demand for surgery is outnumbering supply of experienced and qualified physicians to complete the procedures. Due to these reasons, many patients are choosing to travel to Mexico where surgeons like Dr Pedro Kuri, MD have been performing Gastric Sleeve Surgery longer than many physicians in the US and Canada and for less than one-third of the price.
If you are interested in learning more about Gastric Sleeve Surgery and our price for the procedure, please fill out the form to the right entitled “Find out the Price”. We will email you the price and put you in contact with our patient facilitator JoAnn Jackson, RN, BSN. JoAnn has personal experience with the procedure as she has personally undergone Gastric Sleeve Surgery with Dr Kuri. She is an invaluable resource as a medical professional, a patient of Dr Kuri, and a patient facilitator with over 15 years of experience working with Dr Kuri & Associates. She has helped thousands of patients successfully undergo surgery with Dr Kuri both before and after surgery. To contact JoAnn Jackson RN, BSN directly, please email joann@lapbandsurgery.com.
