Gastric Sleeve

Single Incision Gastric Sleeve in Tijuana, Mexico

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric Sleeve surgery is among the several types of weight-loss surgery that promises long-term results. As the name suggests, the stomach’s size will be reduced to a tube-like form. This is done by taking 70-80% of the stomach, allowing for a lesser appetite. Patients who have gone through this surgery reported to have shown results in just a few weeks.

Who Needs Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

The people who are recommended to have this operation are those with health conditions that were aggravated due to their weight such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. And after trying out other options like exercise and a strict diet to no success , then gastric sleeve surgery is suggested.

What to Expect From Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Our specialists here at Lighter Dream Bariatric Services can perform gastric sleeve operations on patients in 45 minutes or so. This type of bariatric surgery, what weight-loss surgeries are collectively called, is one of the quickest to do. And results can already be noticed in just a couple of weeks.

We provide counseling for our patients once they qualify for the procedure to make sure they are emotionally and mentally prepared for the said surgery. Additionally, we provide aftercare after the operation to help our patients recover fast. We also educate patients on what course of action to avoid to prevent complications, especially in the weeks following the operation.

The operation is not the end of the weight loss journey, but just the start. To sustain good results, we highly advise our patients to follow their prescribed diet and exercise. The price of a gastric sleeve procedure starts at $4299.

Highly Effective

Proven to be very successful in helping to control their hunger and reduce the amount of food they take in, ultimately allowing for rapid weight loss that can be maintained over the long term.

Minimally-Invasive

Procedure only takes about 45 mins to an hour. You can look forward to a quick recovery, while results is noticeable in just a couple of weeks.

Advantage

After removing 80% of the stomach, the bariatric surgeon closes the abdominal incision. The incision is barely noticeable as it is hidden within the belly button and disappears after several weeks following the single incision gastric sleeve procedure.

Am I A candidate for the Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Understanding how the gastric sleeve works

A consultation is your first step to getting approved for gastric sleeve treatment. Lighter Dream Bariatric team can review your medical history and develop a weight loss surgery plan that fits your needs. Call us at 877-665-8144 or email us contact@lighterdream.com.

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A BMI up to 25 is considered normal, from 25-30 the patient is overweight and over 30 is obese. There is a bariatric procedure right for you and regardless of the BMI we can help!

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