
Should I Choose the Vertical Sleeve (VSG) or Gastric Bypass (RNY)?
2017年9月29日 · While it’s true that the Sleeve Gastrectomy is a simpler surgery to perform and thus may have a slightly lower 30-day complication rate, it must be kept in mind that in performing the Sleeve Gastrectomy, you are permanently removing a portion of the stomach. In other words, the Sleeve is an irreversible surgery.
VSG Q & A'S: The Swollen Sleeve - ObesityHelp.com
2013年3月26日 · It's real time video. The first video is a 24 hours post-op sleeve patient. You'll notice how the sleeve is a virtual space. You will see a very thin line of fluid, of contrast material, being able to go through the sleeve. This is why it is super important that you stick to that liquid diet until the sleeve has healed.
MEDICATIONS After Bariatric Surgery - ObesityHelp
Operations that restrict food intake without bypassing the bowel, such as gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy and vertical banded gastroplasty, do not impair food absorption, so those patients do not require strict supplementation.
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What to Expect from a VSG Revision to RNY or DS - ObesityHelp
2017年2月22日 · Historically, about 25% of gastric restrictive surgeries, of which the Sleeve Gastrectomy is a prime example, may eventually require a revision to a different class of weight loss surgery. Despite using a fixed size bougie, there are infinite variations to how the Sleeve is created and this results in a variable geometry/ stomach capacity a few ...
Preventing Pouch Dilation after Sleeve Gastrectomy
2024年2月12日 · One common cause of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy is that of stretching or dilation of the remaining stomach. This leads to an increase in storage capacity and, ultimately, weight gain. With an enlarged stomach, patients require …
Navigating the Risks of GLP-1 Medications After Bariatric Surgery
2024年6月5日 · We already know that bariatric surgery, which includes procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and others, is a significant intervention aimed at reducing stomach size or altering the digestive process to facilitate weight loss.
14 Things You Should Know About the VSG Surgery - ObesityHelp
2015年11月18日 · Everything you ever wanted to know about the sleeve surgery in 14 easy- -to-understand bullet points! Pre-Op: 7 Things You Should Know About VSG Surgery. 1) Energy- The procedure gives those suffering from obesity the option to live a better, healthier life. Imagine being 50, 75, 100, or even 150 pounds lighter. Would that make you feel better?
17 Things You Should Know About the Duodenal Switch (DS)
2017年1月30日 · Duodenal Switch is a procedure that offers restriction from the pyloric preserving Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and malabsorption from the Duodenal Switch. 1) Unrestrictive Diet. After DS, unlike other procedures with significant dietary and lifestyle restriction, patients with the duodenal switch are able to enjoy a relatively unrestrictive diet.
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