Gastric Sleeve FAQs
Do I qualify for gastric sleeve surgery?
To qualify for gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, VSG) 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 for bariatric surgery, one of our fellowship-trained NJ bariatric surgeons can help you determine if the gastric sleeve procedure is right for you.Is gastric sleeve surgery safe?
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 procedures are done laparoscopically with small incisions to reduce the risk of complications.How does gastric sleeve surgery effect Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea?
Weight loss surgery, and significant weight loss in general, reduces or resolves many obesity-related conditions such as Type II Diabetes, Hypertension and Sleep Apnea . Gastric Sleeve surgery can reduce/resolve 95% of diabetes and 56% of heart disease, and reduce cancer-risk by more than 50%. Decreasing excess body weight not only improves or reduces obesity-related conditions but also physical, mental and social well-being.How long does the gastric sleeve procedure take?
Gastric sleeve surgery typically takes around one hour to complete and is performed laparoscopically under general anesthesia. You may need to stay in the hospital for 1 day following the procedure.Is gastric sleeve surgery reversible?
The gastric sleeve procedure removes more than 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, a gastric sleeve procedure is unable to be reversed. The gastric sleeve decreases the size and capacity of the stomach, influencing gut hormones responsible for hunger, satiety and blood sugar.
Gastric Sleeve Patient Stories
Suzanne Lost 125 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Brian Lost 105 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Timika Lost 101 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Gastric Sleeve FAQs
Do I qualify for gastric sleeve surgery?
To qualify for gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, VSG) 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 for bariatric surgery, one of our fellowship-trained NJ bariatric surgeons can help you determine if the gastric sleeve procedure is right for you.Is gastric sleeve surgery safe?
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 procedures are done laparoscopically with small incisions to reduce the risk of complications.How does gastric sleeve surgery effect Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea?
Weight loss surgery, and significant weight loss in general, reduces or resolves many obesity-related conditions such as Type II Diabetes, Hypertension and Sleep Apnea . Gastric Sleeve surgery can reduce/resolve 95% of diabetes and 56% of heart disease, and reduce cancer-risk by more than 50%. Decreasing excess body weight not only improves or reduces obesity-related conditions but also physical, mental and social well-being.How long does the gastric sleeve procedure take?
Gastric sleeve surgery typically takes around one hour to complete and is performed laparoscopically under general anesthesia. You may need to stay in the hospital for 1 day following the procedure.Is gastric sleeve surgery reversible?
The gastric sleeve procedure removes more than 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, a gastric sleeve procedure is unable to be reversed. The gastric sleeve decreases the size and capacity of the stomach, influencing gut hormones responsible for hunger, satiety and blood sugar.
Suzanne Lost 125 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Brian Lost 105 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Timika Lost 101 lbs with Gastric Sleeve*
Patient Journey
Interested in gastric sleeve surgery in New Jersey? 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
