It is a known fact that weight loss surgery can only achieve a successful result when complemented with dietary and lifestyle changes. Gastric sleeve surgery is truly the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the United States, and this is due to its effectiveness and low complication rate. Nevertheless, there are stories of the…
All major surgical procedures are associated with the risk of death either during or after the surgery. The cause of death may be due to anesthetic or surgical complications. This is one of the reasons for proper selection and optimization of patients before surgery. Gastric sleeve surgery which is now commonly done by laparoscopic approach…
Bad breath is one of the rare occurrences after bariatric surgery. It is a condition characterized by an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth when the individual talks, yawn, belches or breathes through the mouth. Although not a severe health issue, its negative impact on self-esteem and quality of life makes it a source of…
Dumping syndrome, also known as rapid gastric emptying, is a complication that follows any surgery in which the stomach is partially or wholly removed or bypassed. The manifestations of this syndrome result from rapid entry of partially digested foods, most importantly sugar, from the stomach into the small intestine. The stomach serves as a reservoir…
By definition, an ulcer is a break in the continuity of the epithelial lining of an organ while a stricture is an abnormal narrowing and loss of distensibility of a tubular structure. Ulcers and strictures are part of the gastrointestinal complications of gastric sleeve surgery; a restrictive surgery that has become the most commonly performed…
Gastric Sleeve surgery is increasingly becoming an important option for people who would like to undergo weight loss surgery. An increasing number of insurers are covering some costs and in other cases all associated expenses of the procedure. The average cost of the procedure is $15,000 and more. Insurance coverage varies by the insurance provider…
Gastric sleeve surgery involves the resection of the stomach to reduce its capacity and limit food intake. The stomach is reduced to about 10-20% with the aim of causing early satiety and inducing weight loss. This laparoscopic surgery is one of the safest and most effective bariatric surgeries. Before talking about the safety of gastric…
Nutritional deficiency is not a common side effect of gastric sleeve surgery because the procedure is purely restrictive with no malabsorptive component. Nevertheless, due to a reduction in appetite that usually accompanies gastric sleeve surgery; some patients may show signs of nutritional deficiencies from inadequate dietary intake. The decrease in the size of the stomach…
Pain management is a major component of postoperative care. The traumatic effect of the surgical incision, the various manipulations of internal organs during surgery, and some of the metabolic responses that accompany surgery are the main culprits in the occurrence of postoperative pain. Postoperative pain may also be a pointer to the development of certain…
Gastric sleeve surgery is an effective and safe bariatric surgery for obese people that desire to achieve significant weight loss and reversal of the comorbid conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, dyslipidemia, etc. it is a restrictive surgery done laparoscopically to reduce the size of the stomach and limit calorie intake. Insurance coverage…