Gastric Sleeve
in Mexico
Gastric Sleeve is an excellent Bariatric Procedure in which the stomach is reduced around 15% of its original size by surgically removing a large portion of the stomach. The Gastric Sleeve is a safe and quick method to lose weight. If the doctor's recommendations are followed correctly, the majority of the weight loss occurs during the first post-op year.
The Procedure
- Medications are administered for your comfort during the weight loss surgery.
- Make several small incisions on your abdomen to insert the laparoscope.
- Remove about three-quarters of your stomach along the outside curvature.
- Create a new stomach in the shape of a thin tube or sleeve.
- The sleeve spans the original distance from the esophagus to the small intestine.
Recovery Time
Gastric Sleeve is a major surgery. After Gastric Sleeve surgery, you will stay at CER Hospital two nights to recover. As always, it's important that you follow the doctors orders.
- Bowel movements may be difficult or painful, this is normal.
- Sip your liquids constantly.
- Constipation is normal the first week post-operative.
- Walk as much as you can, this helps the healing process.
- Take your pain medication when you need them.
- Follow your post op diet.