Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

What is Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery?

At the Southcoast Health Weight Loss, it is our goal to give patients long-term solutions to weight loss, providing a lifestyle that encourages healthy eating and living. One of the ways that we do that is by offering laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

LSG is a type of minimally invasive weight loss surgery that involves removing a large portion of the stomach to help people with obesity lose weight.

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Overview

Stomach Removal – About 75-80% of the stomach is removed, which drastically reduces its capacity
Remaining Stomach – The remaining stomach is shaped like a sleeve, limiting food intake and reducing hunger

Benefits

Significant Weight Loss – Patients typically lose about 50-70% of their excess body weight within the first 12-18 months
Reduced Hunger – The procedure decreases hunger and appetite by removing the portion of the stomach that produces hunger-inducing hormones
Less Complicated – Often involves fewer changes to the digestive tract compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Considerations

Surgical Risks – Includes risks such as infection, leakage from the stomach, and potential complications from anesthesia
Lifestyle Changes – Significant and permanent changes in diet and lifestyle are essential for long-term success
Irreversible – The surgery is permanent and cannot be reversed
Nutritional Needs – Ongoing attention to diet, vitamin and mineral supplements are necessary

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Laproscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is performed robotically, allows for smaller incisions, less discomfort and a quicker recovery. During recovery, patients follow a structured diet that progresses from liquids to soft foods and eventually to solid meals over several weeks.

Some may experience fatigue, bowel changes, or mild discomfort early on. This procedure often results in more rapid weight loss and can lead to significant improvement or resolution of conditions like type 2 diabetes. The whole weight loss journey will be with guidance from the Southcoast Health Weight Loss team.

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