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Well, the nerves and the outlet values remain intact even though the stomach size is reduced. Whereas, in obesity or weight-loss operations, bypass surgery of the intestines is also involved.

 

The benefits of sleeve gastrectomy

 

The benefits of this surgical treatment are many. In fact, many skilled surgeons consider sleeve gastrectomy as the best approach for weight-loss and better health. Some of the benefits that people can derive from this treatment are:

 

• Successful weight reduction in a safe and healthy manner.

• Limited food-ingestion results in a small amount of food intake.

• Even with less food intake, a person always feels full, and there’s no hunger sensation.

• Since intestines are intact, digestion is totally natural. Thus, no malabsorption is caused.

• There are no band adjustments or anything, unlike gastric band surgery.

• A suitable option for patients disregarded for other types of weight-loss surgery.

• No medical device such as a band is placed inside the body.

• If reports are to be believed, then sleeve gastric surgery is eliminates health problems such as hypertension, sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, joint pains, cardiovascular diseases, few types of cancer, and of course obesity.

 

Sleeve gastrectomy risks and complications

 

Like the benefits, sleeve gastrectomy surgery has its own share of risks and complications. It should be considered only after a thorough examination with the surgeons. After all, performing this surgery is nothing but disturbing the normal functions of the body.

 

Here are the risks of gastric sleeve:

 

• Bleeding from the suture

• InfectionLeakage

• Death (in rare cases)

• Blood Clot

 

Gastric sleeve surgery cost

 

The cost of sleeve gastric surgery is somewhat similar to weight-loss treatments such as bariatric surgery and gastric band surgery. It straight away costs thousands of dollars. So, contact your insurance company and ask them if they cover it or not. If they do, then it’s better for you. If not, you may face a tough time unless you’ve some money stacked up in the back account.

 

The cost of the surgery depends on several factors as per the following:

 

The Place:

Wondering what connection do surgery cost and location, would have? There is a deep connection. Cost at places where there are not many skilled surgeons available is expensive comparatively to other places. Also, when a patient has to travel from one place to another for the sake of surgery, it surely adds up the airfare costs and hotel expenses to the bill.

 

Patient’s Health:

Patient’s health plays a significant role in overall surgery costs. Just an overweight or obese person would foot a lesser bill than the one with diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, etc. Surgeons have to consider the medical history of the patient beforehand.

 

Based on the tests, medicine is prescribed, thus adding to the cost of sleeve surgery. In some cases, surgeons deny performing surgery concerning complications related to patient’s health.

 

Sleeve gastrectomy diet

 

There is a before and after surgery diet that has to be strictly followed.

 

Before-surgery diet includes:

• Low fat foods

• Fruits and Vegetables

• 64 ounces of water every day

• Avoid alcohol, smoking

• Stop sugar or sugar-sweetened beverages

 

After surgery diet comprises of the following:

• Tea without milk or sugar

• Soft fruits, vegetablesBeans and meat

 

Surgeons suggest diet to their patients. Depending upon the condition of the patient a diet is before and after surgery diet is prescribed to them.

 

Conclusion

 

If you think, sleeve gastrectomy surgery is for you, contact an experienced surgeon and know what the prospects are. It’s essential.