Gastric Sleeve in NJ
The gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), a bariatric surgery, jumpstarts weight loss for people in New Jersey by reducing the size of your stomach so you eat less and feel full faster.
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Ajay Goyal, FACS, FASMBS
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Gastric Sleeve
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Weight Loss With Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery (or vertical sleeve gastrectomy, VSG) is the most common weight loss procedure performed in the US, and the most frequent bariatric surgery performed at the New Jersey Bariatric Center®.
The gastric sleeve procedure jumpstarts weight loss for people in NJ by removing a portion of the stomach and narrowing the remaining parts to the size of a banana or a thin vertical “sleeve.” A smaller sized stomach leaves you feeling fuller on much smaller portions of food and allows for normal digestion of nutrients. Gastric sleeve also causes the secretion of fewer hunger hormones – grehlins – resulting in less overall hunger leading to weight loss. On average, patients lose between 40-70% of their excess body weight as early as 12 months after gastric sleeve surgery.
The gastric sleeve procedure jumpstarts weight loss for people in NJ by removing a portion of the stomach and narrowing the remaining parts to the size of a banana or a thin vertical “sleeve.” A smaller sized stomach leaves you feeling fuller on much smaller portions of food and allows for normal digestion of nutrients. Gastric sleeve also causes the secretion of fewer hunger hormones – grehlins – resulting in less overall hunger leading to weight loss. On average, patients lose between 40-70% of their excess body weight as early as 12 months after gastric sleeve surgery.
How Much Weight Can I Lose With Gastric Sleeve?
Your Potential Weight Loss with Gastric Sleeve
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*On average, patients lose between 40-70% of their excess body weight as early as 12 months after gastric sleeve surgery.
*As with all weight loss results vary based on several factors, including compliance with post-operative plan and behavior guidelines.
*Bariatric Surgery Procedures. (n.d.). In American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Retrieved December 3, 2020 from https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures#learnmore
*Bariatric Surgery Procedures. (n.d.). In American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Retrieved December 3, 2020 from https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures#learnmore
Health Improvements and Benefits
Health Benefits
The gastric sleeve procedure results in sustained, long-term weight loss and improves, and in some cases resolves, obesity-related illnesses such as:
77%
Type 2 Diabetes
77% of patients have resolution2
62%
Hypertension
62% of patients have resolution2
84%
Sleep Apnea
84% of patients have resolution2
With type type 2 diabetes, after gastric sleeve surgery many patients stop taking their diabetic or high blood pressure medication before they leave the hospital and before weight loss. With sleep apnea, there is improvement, and often complete resolution as weight loss results in the opening of air passages.
Do I Qualify for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
To qualify, a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 with obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea should exist.
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Meet our Gastric Sleeve Surgeons & Physician Assistants Near You
Our fellowship-trained gastric sleeve surgeons offer the most comprehensive bariatric surgery program in NJ. Along with our top bariatric doctors in New Jersey, our expert team of physician assistants, registered dietitians, psychologist and support staff expertly guide you through your weight loss journey.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Costs
For individuals living with obesity, the gastric sleeve (vertical sleeve gastrectomy or VSG) with New Jersey Bariatric Center® represents a transformative solution for long-term weight loss and health. For many patients, health insurance coverage can substantially reduce the costs of gastric sleeve. At New Jersey Bariatric Center® our patient navigation team offers extensive support in verifying insurance benefits before initial consultations and work to optimize coverage while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses. We accept many insurance plans except Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare. For patients facing coverage gaps or high deductibles, financing options are available through CareCredit.
On average in New Jersey, the gastric sleeve (VSG) costs range between $8,500 and $18,500 for self-pay patients, which usually includes hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and a full year of post-operative visits, nutrition counseling, exercise classes and support group sessions.
To find out more about gastric sleeve surgery costs, get your insurance verified upfront or discuss financing solutions at New Jersey Bariatric Center® click here.
On average in New Jersey, the gastric sleeve (VSG) costs range between $8,500 and $18,500 for self-pay patients, which usually includes hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and a full year of post-operative visits, nutrition counseling, exercise classes and support group sessions.
To find out more about gastric sleeve surgery costs, get your insurance verified upfront or discuss financing solutions at New Jersey Bariatric Center® click here.
Gastric Sleeve, A Bariatric Surgery
Gastric sleeve is one of the most frequently performed bariatric surgery procedures. At New Jersey Bariatric Center® gastric sleeve surgery is performed laparoscopically and robotically. First, small incisions are made in the abdominal wall and the procedure is performed using a video camera (laparoscope). The surgeon then removes 75-80% of the stomach, reducing the remaining part to a capacity of 3 – 4 ounces, resulting in patients feeling fuller, faster with small portions of food. The procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours and patients generally stay in the hospital for 1 day.
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Recovery & Follow Up
Recovery time after gastric sleeve surgery is important. Due to the minimally invasive nature of laparoscopic and robotic gastric sleeve, patients can expect to stay in the hospital for at least one day after surgery.
When planning for the period after a sleeve gastrectomy you will have the support of our dedicated team of medical professionals who will work with you on nutrition, exercise, and psychological needs both before surgery and for the long-term.
Learn MoreWhen planning for the period after a sleeve gastrectomy you will have the support of our dedicated team of medical professionals who will work with you on nutrition, exercise, and psychological needs both before surgery and for the long-term.
Side Effects & Risks
As with any surgery, there are also side effects and risks to consider with weight loss procedures. When deciding whether gastric sleeve surgery is right for you, the potential health benefits must outweigh the potential risks. To learn more about specific side effects and risks associated with this procedure, visit our Side Effects & Risks page.
Learn MoreSuzanne Lost 125 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Brian Lost 105 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Timika Lost 101 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Gastric Sleeve FAQs
To qualify for gastric sleeve surgery you must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 or greater with one or multiple obesity-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Once you qualify, one of our fellowship-trained surgeons can help you determine if this procedure is right for you.
While all surgical procedures have risks, gastric sleeve surgery has been found to be one of the safest surgeries when compared to other surgeries. At the New Jersey Bariatric Center®, our gastric sleeve surgeries are done laparoscopically with small incisions to subsequently reduce the risk of complications. In general, weight loss surgery has complication and mortality rates (4% and 0.1%, respectively) comparable to some of the safest and most commonly performed surgeries in the U.S. including gallbladder surgery, appendectomy and knee replacement.
Source: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. (2018, October). Retrieved September, 2020 from http://asmbs.org/resources/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery
Source: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. (2018, October). Retrieved September, 2020 from http://asmbs.org/resources/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery
Bariatric surgery, and significant weight loss in general, reduces or resolves many obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. With gastric sleeve surgery 77% of patients with type 2 diabetes, 62% of patients with hypertension and 84% of patients with sleep apnea have resolution. Decreasing excess body weight not only improves obesity-related conditions but also physical, mental and social well being.
Gastric sleeve surgery removes more than 75-80% of the stomach, reshaping the remainder of it into a sleeve similar to the size and shape of a banana. Due to the characteristics of the procedure, it is unable to be reversed.
Patient Journey
Interested in gastric sleeve surgery? Visit our patient journey page to learn about the next steps.
Patient JourneySources:
1. Gastric sleeve surgery. (n.d.). In Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved November 11, 2020, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/bariatric/treatments/gastric-sleeve
2. Metabolic and bariatric surgery. (2018, October). In American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Retrieved November 10, 2020, from https://asmbs.org/resources/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery
1. Gastric sleeve surgery. (n.d.). In Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved November 11, 2020, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/bariatric/treatments/gastric-sleeve
2. Metabolic and bariatric surgery. (2018, October). In American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Retrieved November 10, 2020, from https://asmbs.org/resources/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery
