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What can I expect from the procedure?
- The sleeve gastrectomy can be used as a primary operation, or for patients with a body mass index greater than 60, it may be used as the first part of a 2-stage operation. It can later be followed by a gastric bypass or a duodenal switch once the patient loses significant weight.
- The 2-stage operation can have substantial advantages for specific individuals who have BMI’s greater than 60… mostly safety related.
Is the Sleeve Gastrectomy Safe?
- Since this operation does not involve any "rerouting" or reconnecting the intestines, it is a simpler and safer operation than the gastric bypass or the duodenal switch.
Benefits
- It can be safer than the Gastric Bypass for patients with body mass index greater than 60.
- There is no foreign prosthetic device in the patient’s body.
- No ulcers or dumping syndrome.
Cost
- Currently, most insurance companies do not cover the Sleeve Gastrectomy. The cost to the patient can be approximately $15 - $18K.
Availability
- Dr. Mehta offers the Sleeve Gastrectomy to selected patients who fit the criteria. If you are interested in this procedure, or would like to learn more, you can come see Dr. Mehta for a consult, attend one of his seminars, or contact him directly via the link on the left.
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