Gastric Sleeve Surgery Procedure in Connecticut

Gastric sleeve surgery is a relatively new, yet safe, bariatric surgery. This obesity surgery also goes by the name sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve resection. Often, a sleeve gastrectomy may be performed as the first part in a multi-step operation, such as gastric bypass. When patients have a high body mass index, physicians may conclude that having weight loss surgery is too dangerous. This procedure allows surgery patients to undergo a less invasive, safer procedure, lose some weight and then undergo other procedures, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or duodenal switch. Recently, bariatric surgeons have found that surgery patients can lose a significant amount of weight when sleeve gastrectomy is done as a standalone procedure without a more invasive procedure, such as gastric bypass.

During surgery, a bariatric surgeon uses thin laparoscopic instruments and a camera to make the stomach smaller. The surgeon views the abdomen on a screen and uses stables to truncate the stomach. A large part of the stomach is removed and what is left looks like a banana or sleeve. Gastric sleeve surgery aids in weight loss by shrinking the stomach capacity so patients are not able to consume large portions. Although a large portion is removed, the stomach still functions normally. Neither lap-band surgery nor gastric sleeve surgery includes bypassing or rerouting of the intestine, as gastric bypass does.

Gastric sleeve results in Connecticut

Patients who have gastric sleeve surgery can expect positive results. Within the first two years after surgery, most patients will lose roughly 60 to 80 percent of their excess body weight. If patients do not lose a significant amount of weight after gastric sleeve surgery, their physicians may recommend a secondary procedure, such as a gastric bypass. However, patients who commit to the proper diet and lifestyle changes can demonstrate continual weight loss following gastric sleeve surgery.

Sleeve gastrectomy complications

The gastric sleeve procedure has been performed safely for years and the first step in a multi-step surgery, such as gastric bypass. Only recently has the sleeve gastrectomy been used as a standalone procedure. Patients who have obesity surgery in Connecticut should be aware of some potential risks and complications:

• Leaks at the staple lines may occur
• The stomach pouch may stretch and cause patients to experience weight regain
• Soft foods, such as milk shakes, will not make you feel full but all calories will be absorbed
• Risks associated with any surgery

Sleeve gastrectomy cost at our Connecticut center

Obesity treatments such as gastric sleeve surgery are often covered by health insurance. In some cases, however, health care providers consider this surgery investigational and do not cover it. In other instances, insurance companies require patients to undergo a physician-supervised diet prior to surgery or to have a special medical consultation. Griffin Bariatrics in Connecticut staffs specialists that can help you understand the insurance paperwork and work toward your approval. If you are denied coverage, Griffin Hospital Bariatrics can connect you with a lender that specializes in financing weight loss surgery.

Connecticut Gastric Sleeve Surgeons

Griffin Hospital’s bariatric program is an excellent choice for weight loss surgery procedures in Connecticut. Their experienced surgeons, caring staff, and state-of-the-art facilities are second to none. Register for a free seminar to learn how you can achieve weight loss success at Griffin Hospital in Connecticut.