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What is the Gastric Sleeve?
Quick Facts
About the Gastric Sleeve
Quick Facts About the Gastric Sleeve
- New procedure
- No long-term data
- Excellent weight loss
- Moderate risk
- Quicker recovery
- Improvement or resolution of Type 2 diabetes
- Total mortality rate 0.8%
Gastric Sleeve Success Tip:
A monthly follow-up is an essential part of your successful long-term weight loss. Schedule a follow-up consultation at our Chicagoland gastric sleeve location.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Typically, 1 – 2 day hospital stay is observed after a sleeve gastrectomy. However, sometimes the patients are required to stay longer if clinically necessary.
A New Hope Surgical Coordinator will set up the time for your first follow-up after the surgery to meet the doctor and dietician within 1-2 weeks after surgery.
We feel that a monthly follow-up is a crucial component of successful long-term weight loss. Monthly follow-ups continue until you reach your weight loss goal.
After about 6 weeks, you will be able to eat between ½ – 1 cup of soft food. There are stages that your nutritionist will guide you through your healthy lifestyle journey.
No. Gastric Sleeve procedure is permanent and non- reversible, which involves the removal of a large part of the stomach.
