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Move towards a Healthier Future

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The gastric sleeve , or otherwise known as a sleeve gastrectomy, is a lesser known procedure and suits a specific type of weight loss requirement. With expected loss of 30 – 50% excess weight in the first 12 months (source: BOSPA), the gastric sleeve is more aggressive than a gastric band, but not such a major operation as a gastric bypass and can, therefore, suit those for whom the bypass may be considered inadvisable due to health complications. The gastric sleeve can be considered as a step towards gastric bypass, in that it can later be converted if required. However, for others, the sleeve may enable them to lose enough weight with a sleeve gastrectomy alone, so that the second stage of the operation is not required. WHO IS SUITABLE FOR A GASTRIC SLEEVE? The gastric sleeve is a stomach reduction procedure. As such, it is a longer and more complicated procedure than the gastric band, but unlike the band, it cannot be “cheated” as it works to reduce the size of the whole stomach,...

Gastric Bypass Surgery-Long Term Weight Loss

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Gastric Bypass Surgery is a proven form of weight loss. Patients can expect to lose 75-80% of their excess body weight in the first two years following surgery. It is a more extensive surgical procedure than the gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy and is non-reversible. Gastric bypass operations are a surgically proven form of weight loss when combined with a supervised diet, physical activity and behaviour modification programme. They are generally recommended for patients with higher BMI i.e. a Body Mass Index of 40 or over. There are several varieties of gastric bypass , but all involve the creation of a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and reduce the absorption of calories and nutrients from food which causes effective weight loss results. The considerable health benefits of a gastric bypass include: Most type II diabetics will be cured Major improvements in other weight associated conditions such as sleep apnoea, asthma, joint pain, arthritis and fatigue Reduces ...

Lose Weight, Feel Great

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