Obesity & Bariatric Treatment News

A hiatal hernia is a comorbid condition that may occur in obese individuals. Despite being a leading weight loss surgery in the United States, gastric sleeve surgery has been associated with gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) resulting in heartburn. It can either aggravate an existing problem or cause it to develop de novo. A hiatal hernia has…

The fat deposited under the skin in obese people often stretches the skin. Following weight loss after bariatric surgery, the fat is gradually depleted and the skin begins to have a sagging appearance. This loose skin may also be experienced after gastric sleeve surgery. One of the most effective bariatric procedures is the gastric sleeve…

Feeling cold is one of the side effects of bariatric surgeries such as a gastric sleeve. The gastric sleeve surgery has become the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the United States due to its relative safety, effectiveness in achieving significant weight loss and reversing comorbid conditions with the attendant reduction in the cost…

Reducing the stomach into a sleeve/banana-shaped structure that is one-fifth of its original size is an efficient way of reducing calorie intake and achieving weight loss in obese people. Gastric sleeve surgery will not only make you lose weight, but it will also free you from obesity-associated disease conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia,…

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…

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 operation 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 significant 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…

The success rates of gastric sleeve surgery can be assessed based on the underlying aim of doing the surgery. Most surgeries are done to either correct an abnormality or to prevent a defect from occurring. In the case of gastric sleeve surgery, the procedure is done to correct abnormalities. These abnormalities are obesity and its…

Losing weight has become easier with the various weight loss surgeries that achieve quicker and significantly higher weight loss than the other methods of achieving weight reduction. Through these weight loss surgeries, people who are obese can now obtain a reversal in certain disease conditions that are associated with obesity such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia,…

The relationship between alcohol and obesity has been well established. Several studies have shown contradictory results on the effect of alcohol intake on weight gain. While some revealed that alcohol consumption is a risk factor for weight gain others showed no correlation between the two. Some even show a beneficial effect on the overall cardiovascular…

Achieving a significant weight loss in obese individuals requires a bariatric (weight loss) surgery; one of which is gastric sleeve surgery. A loss of up to 78% of the excess weight has been reported with an average of 59% by the end of the 12th month after surgery.1, 2In addition, resolution/improvement in obesity-associated disease conditions…

Gastric sleeve surgery has been gaining increased prominence as many celebrities are turning to it as their go-to weight loss procedure. The gastric sleeve procedure involves reducing the size of the stomach using staples to create a sleeve-shaped stomach which is typically the size of a banana. With this new size, the portion of food…

The benefits of gastric sleeve surgery are almost immediate – significant weight loss. This creates a great sense of achievement but also brings with it an entirely new problem – excess skin which can lead to pain, discomfort, and rashes. Excess loose skin is a problem to be expected after gastric sleeve surgery due to…

This is a post of the leading gastric sleeve surgery blogs that relate the journeys of different people who have undergone surgery and how their lives have changed. These blogs give a real view of the joys and struggles of ordinary individuals and can serve as a source of motivation and inspiration for all those…

The gastric sleeve surgery is a weight loss procedure for overweight and obese patients that help limit the quantity of food one can consume by decreasing the size of the stomach. Is the gastric sleeve worth it? Do most past-patients of the gastric sleeve still believe gastric sleeve was the right decision? Do patients have…

If you’ve been trying to lose weight, or if you’re almost done with your weight loss journey, then you’ve probably come across these two terms: gastric sleeve and cool sculpting. These two are completely different procedures, geared towards helping you with body image issues in different ways. Before deciding which procedure you’d want to be…

Resection of the stomach along the greater curvature leaving a tubular/banana shaped portion is one of the best surgical treatments for morbid obesity. It is called sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve surgery. The surgery is now done laparoscopically. This surgery markedly reduces the capacity of the stomach allowing it to accommodate a small amount of…

Obese women have been found to have a higher incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition that is often responsible for the inability to achieve pregnancy in them. Obesity and its associated disease conditions may also lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Thus, after gastric sleeve surgery (or other bariatric surgeries) the weight loss is…

Losing weight can be frustrating to obese people. Many engage in calorie restriction, starvation, and rigorous exercise. However, only few are able to achieve appreciable weight loss with these interventions. The use of pharmacological agents hasn’t produced satisfactory results and has been limited due to the side effects of the medications. The associated disease conditions…

Obesity is defined as the body mass index (BMI) of 30; where BMI is the weight in kilogram divided by the square of the height in meters. Associated disease conditions are major reasons why obese individuals seek treatment because they significantly reduce the quality of life. Dietary and lifestyle adjustments may be insufficient to achieve…

Gastric sleeve surgery which used to be the first stage of biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) is now one of the commonest bariatric surgeries performed as a stand-alone procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is a restrictive bariatric surgery where the stomach is reduced in capacity by resecting 4/5th of the stomach…

Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the restrictive bariatric (weight loss) surgeries available for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is often done by laparoscopic approach. The size of the stomach is reduced to one-fifth of its original size. Weight loss is achieved via a reduction in food intake as a result of small stomach…

Bariatric (weight loss) surgeries have become the treatment of choice for obese individuals who have failed to respond to medical management. The operation can either be restrictive or malabsorptive or both. Most bariatric surgeries involve the reduction of the stomach size either by resecting about 80-90% of it (gastric sleeve) or by creating a pouch…

Morbidly obese people are often treated with surgical procedures that are directed at reducing the capacity or absorptive ability of the stomach with subsequent maintenance of dietary modifications all with the aim of reducing weight. One of such surgical procedures is gastric sleeve surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy LSG). It involves the resection of about 80-90%…

The ultimate goal of gastric sleeve surgery is to achieve the desired weight loss following the surgery. This is accomplished by two primary people, the surgeon, and the patient. The patient’s aspect is to maintain a health/weight reducing diet after surgery. However, it is the doctor’s duty to ensure a successful and quality operation devoid…