Also known as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve surgery in Monterrey, Mexico is a weight loss procedure that involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach. This allows you to feel full and satisfied after eating much smaller portions, resulting in rapid weight loss and a long-term change in the way you eat.
What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as gastric sleeve surgery, is a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Jesus Abraham Vega to aid in weight loss for individuals with obesity. It involves the removal of a large portion of the stomach, leaving behind a smaller, banana-shaped “sleeve” or pouch. This procedure restricts the amount of food that can be consumed, leading to a feeling of fullness and reduced appetite.
During a sleeve gastrectomy, Dr. Vega typically makes several small incisions in the abdomen and inserts surgical instruments, including a laparoscope (a tiny camera). The camera allows the surgeon to visualize the procedure on a monitor and guide the surgical tools.
The outer portion of the stomach, which produces the hunger hormone ghrelin, is usually removed or significantly reduced in size, leading to decreased appetite.
The main goal of sleeve gastrectomy is to reduce the size of the stomach, limiting the amount of food that can be eaten at one time. This results in a decrease in calorie intake and promotes weight loss.
Gastric sleeve surgery also has metabolic effects, such as improvements in insulin resistance and hormonal changes that can help with the control of diabetes and other obesity-related conditions.
Candidates for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
General considerations that can help determine whether someone is a suitable candidate for sleeve gastrectomy:
- Body Mass Index (BMI): Sleeve gastrectomy is typically recommended for individuals with a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35-39.9 with significant obesity-related health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
- Failed attempts at weight loss: Candidates for sleeve gastrectomy have usually tried other methods of weight loss, such as diet and exercise, without achieving sustainable results.
- Commitment to lifestyle changes: Sleeve gastrectomy requires a lifelong commitment to dietary and lifestyle changes.
- Understanding the risks and benefits: Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of the risks, potential complications, and benefits associated with sleeve gastrectomy.
- Medical evaluation: Candidates undergo a thorough medical evaluation to assess their overall health and identify any contraindications or underlying conditions that may affect the safety or outcome of the surgery.
Candidates for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss surgery that involves the removal of a large portion of the stomach to reduce its capacity. The procedure works by limiting the amount of food that can be consumed at one time and also by reducing the production of the hunger hormone ghrelin.
When the stomach is reduced in size, it can only hold a small amount of food. This means that the individual will feel full more quickly, and they will eat smaller portions. Additionally, the smaller stomach size causes the food to be processed more slowly, which means that the individual will feel fuller for longer periods of time.
The removal of a portion of the stomach also reduces the production of ghrelin, a hormone that signals hunger to the brain. With less ghrelin being produced, the individual will feel less hungry overall, and this can lead to a reduction in the number of calories consumed.
Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery Safe?
Sleeve gastrectomy is generally considered safe when performed by experienced surgeons in appropriate candidates. It is a surgical procedure for weight loss that involves reducing the size of the stomach by about 80% to promote a feeling of fullness and reduce food intake.
Like any surgery, sleeve gastrectomy carries some risks and potential complications, but the overall safety profile is favorable.
Will Diabetes Be Cured after Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Sleeve gastrectomy has been shown to have positive effects on type 2 diabetes in many cases, and for some individuals, it can result in the remission or improvement of diabetes.
However, it’s important to note that the impact on diabetes can vary among individuals, and the outcome cannot be guaranteed for everyone.
Why Choose Monterrey Bariatric Center?
At Monterrey Bariatric Center we provide concierge, individualized and tailored care to our patients, and one patient at a time. More importantly your surgery will be performed at an accredited facility, where the highest quality of care according to industry standards is guaranteed.
Dr. Jesus Abraham Vega has performed thousands of successful surgeries. Patients travel from across the USA and Canada to have their surgeries (whether initial or revision) at Monterrey Bariatric Center. Our satisfied patients and their success stories are testament to our difference.