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Top Bariatric Surgeons in Texas: Sleeve Gastrectomy

Adjustable Gastric Banding The sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure that involves removal of a majority of the greater curve of the stomach. This a non-adjustable, fixed restrictive procedure the can significantly reduce the amount of food that you can eat, thereby causing weight loss. In addition to the restrictive ability of this procedure, there is scientific evidence that shows that this part of the stomach that is removed is responsible for producing a hormone called ghrelin that acts on the brain to make you hungry. After sleeve gastrectomy, this hormone is significantly reduced, and patients may have a significantly decrease desire to eat.

The risk of the procedure lies between the adjustable band and the bypass, and this makes it an ideal procedure to use in high risk patients who need to lose more than a band can offer but the bypass is too risky. In addition, this procedure has been used as a “bridge” because it can be converted into any other bariatric procedure (i.e. adjustable band, bypass, or biliopancreadtic diversion).

The weight loss result over the last 5 years has been encouraging. Patents can expect to lose the same amount of weight as gastric bypass patients (60-70% excessive weight). However, this procedure has only been performed laparoscopically since 2003 and long term data is still pending.

What our patients are saying:

I am so happy with my decision to go to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas at the UT Specialty Surgery Center. My surgeon and his team helped me to really understand everything that was happening each step of the way. As promised, my recovery was speedy and I was back to my regular self sooner than I expected. The front office staff and nurses are A+. My surgical result was excellent and the whole experience could not have been any better.
-Don M., patient

“ I use to wake up choking and gasping for air 2-3 times a week. Thanks to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas I can now say that I am not only medication free but I am sleeping peacefully. The whole staff was great and so caring. They answered all of my questions and helped explain everything before my procedure.”
-Linda A., patient

“The physicians and staff at UT MIST were all so caring and professional. They made me feel at ease about my surgery and have helped me thru each step of it.”
-D. Treibel, patient