GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
Many Patients Experience Successful Weight Loss With The Band After Bypass Procedure
Serving Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, and Plano, TX
A Powerful Tool for Weight Loss: Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Ultimate Bariatrics is a premier surgical practice offering expert gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy) to patients across the Plano, Fort Worth, Irving, and Dallas, TX, metroplex. We understand that achieving significant and sustainable weight loss is a life-changing step that requires meticulous planning and advanced surgical expertise. Our mission is to provide a safe, effective solution that empowers patients to overcome obesity and realize dramatic improvements in their health, energy levels, and overall quality of life.
How Gastric Sleeve Surgery Works
The gastric sleeve surgery is one of the most frequently performed and successful bariatric surgery procedures today. The operation involves surgically removing approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving behind a narrow, sleeve-shaped pouch. This action achieves weight loss primarily through two mechanisms. First, the drastic reduction in stomach size physically restricts the amount of food a patient can consume at one time, creating a feeling of fullness after eating very little. Second, and critically, the removal of the larger portion of the stomach eliminates the primary area where the hunger hormone ghrelin is produced. This suppresses appetite, making the necessary long-term dietary changes much more manageable.
Comprehensive Care and Lasting Results
We believe that success with gastric sleeve surgery is achieved through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Our care model includes extensive preoperative consultation, nutritional counseling, and dedicated post-operative follow-up. Ultimate Bariatrics is committed to serving as your trusted, long-term partner, guiding you through the lifestyle adjustments essential for achieving lasting weight management and a healthier, more vibrant future across the entire Dallas-Fort Worth region. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
The Sleeve Gastrectomy (also known as Gastric Sleeve surgery) is performed on the stomach to create restriction. That said, the Gastric Sleeve does not involve any surgery on the intestine.
This weight loss procedure consists of making the stomach into a long tube, or “sleeve”, by removing two-thirds of the stomach which supplies for quicker and a more prolonged satiety (sense of fullness) and decreased appetite. The smaller stomach pouch restricts food intake by allowing only a limited of food to be eaten at one time. The valve at the outlet of the stomach remains, allowing the normal process of stomach emptying to continue which provides the extended feeling of satiety or “fullness”. There are no new connections made between the stomach and small intestine.
Choosing Ultimate Bariatrics for gastric sleeve surgery near Dallas, TX, can be a transformative decision for those seeking effective weight loss solutions.
Why Ultimate Bariatrics Stands Out as an Excellent Choice
Ultimate Bariatrics is renowned for its team of highly skilled surgeons who specialize in bariatric procedures. With years of experience and a track record of successful surgeries, patients can trust they are in capable hands. The team’s expertise ensures that the procedure is performed with the utmost precision and care, minimizing risks and enhancing outcomes.
At Ultimate Bariatrics, care doesn’t end with surgery. The clinic offers a holistic approach, providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative support. This includes nutritional guidance, psychological support, and follow-up care, ensuring patients are well-prepared for surgery and supported throughout their weight loss journey.
The clinic is equipped with advanced medical technology and modern facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. The emphasis on maintaining high standards of hygiene and utilizing the latest surgical techniques contributes to the overall safety and success of the procedure.
Understanding that each patient’s needs and circumstances are unique, Ultimate Bariatrics offers personalized treatment plans. The medical team works closely with patients to develop a tailored approach that aligns with their health goals and lifestyle, ensuring a more effective and sustainable weight loss journey.
Patients at Ultimate Bariatrics benefit from being part of a supportive community. The clinic fosters a sense of belonging and encouragement, with support groups and peer interactions that help patients stay motivated and share experiences.
Many patients have achieved significant weight loss and improved health outcomes through gastric sleeve procedures at Ultimate Bariatrics. These success stories are a testament to the clinic’s commitment to helping individuals achieve their weight loss goals and improve their quality of life.
By choosing Ultimate Bariatrics, patients are opting for a trusted partner in their journey toward better health and well-being through gastric sleeve surgery. Contact us today.
Why Choose The Sleeve Gastrectomy?
The Sleeve Gastrectomy Has The Following Advantages:
Gastric Sleeve surgery does not require the implantation of a foreign body such as a silastic ring used in gastric banding.
The Gastric Sleeve procedure mechanically decreases the size of the stomach, which also decreases the secretion of the hormone ghrelin which is responsible for stimulating the hunger and appetite response.
The Sleeve Gastrectomy does not involve any intestinal cutting or rerouting, which decreases the risk of many side effects that may be experienced in a traditional Gastric Bypass surgery.
The Gastric Sleeve surgery does not require adjustments or extended follow-up care in most cases.
The procedure offers the benefit of lowering weight in the severely obese patient and may be used to prepare this patient for another procedure at a later time.
* Results may vary from person to person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gastric Sleeve Surgery
What is gastric sleeve surgery, and how does it cause weight loss?
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy) is a bariatric procedure where approximately 80% of the stomach is surgically removed, creating a small, sleeve-shaped pouch. Weight loss is achieved by physically restricting food intake and by suppressing appetite due to the removal of the portion of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone ghrelin.
Is this procedure considered permanent?
Yes, the gastric sleeve procedure is a permanent anatomical alteration, as a large portion of the stomach is removed. However, maintaining the resulting weight loss is dependent on the patient's long-term commitment to nutritional and lifestyle changes.
Is the bariatric process only surgical, or is long-term support included?
The process is comprehensive and long-term. Success relies on more than just the operation. Ultimate Bariatrics provides extensive preoperative consultation, nutritional counseling, and psychological evaluation, followed by dedicated post-operative follow-up to ensure lasting success with lifestyle adjustments.
How does this surgery compare to gastric bypass?
The gastric sleeve is generally a simpler operation than the gastric bypass, as it only involves restricting the stomach size and does not reroute the small intestine. While both are highly effective, your surgeon will determine which procedure is best based on your individual medical profile and weight loss goals.