Obesity is becoming commonplace in the United States, and because of this alarming trend, you will hear many alarming falsehoods about surgical weight loss interventions.
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If you’re considering stomach sleeve surgery, also known as gastric sleeve surgery, you should know all about this life-changing procedure and how it works. Chat with your surgeon and learn about the pre- and post-operative guidelines and adjustments, so that you can come to an informed decision when choosing the right bariatric option for you. Read on about stomach sleeve surgery to familiarize yourself with how it works, the benefits, and if you would be a good fit for this procedure.
What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
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Laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery is a highly effective weight loss option that involves removing the outer 85 percent of the stomach. This converts the stomach into a narrow sleeve or tube that holds much less food and allows you to feel fuller from smaller portions. Compared to other bariatric surgeries, the weight loss with the gastric sleeve surgery is incredibly rapid. For many people, this surgery has been life-changing and transformative. As with any surgery, there are risks and complications that you as the patient should know about, research and consider before deciding to go through with it.
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Here at Riverside, we believe that by hearing the success stories of some of our patients, others might take the initiative to change their own lives for the better. We are grateful for all the kind words from our patients and we just want to take the time to appreciate and commend them for their hard work and determination. After hearing their transforming journeys, we hope you’ll be inspired to take that first step. Here are some amazing gastric sleeve success stories from our patients:
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The journey to weight loss can be a long winding road. Making dietary changes and maintaining an exercise regimen will produce substantial changes, but you can hit a weight-loss plateau. This is a speed bump that will make you wonder if you’ll actually reach your destination.
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Getting all the answers to your bariatric sleeve surgery questions will better prepare you for surgery and the weight loss that will follow. Here are some questions to ask your doctor if you’re considering bariatric sleeve surgery:
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When it comes to losing weight there are many ways to do it, but some are more effective than others. For some people, making a few changes to their diet and activity levels is enough to produce the weight loss results they’re after. For others, reaching their weight loss goals can seem impossible.
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How much would you pay for an extra year of healthy life? According to an article by Washington University in St. Louis, people value each “quality-adjusted life year” at $50,000. This means that any medical procedure, less than $50,000, that can give you more than one quality year of life, is worth paying for. In short: the cost for living a healthy lifestyle is worth more than the surgery.
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