This bariatric surgery is the most popular and is performed most often to help an obese individual lose weight. It is known by three different names: VSG (vertical sleeve), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and the most popular gastric sleeve.

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What Is VSG Weight Loss Surgery, And How Is It Done?

This operation removes between 75% and 85% of an individual's stomach tissue and reshapes the remainder to resemble a very small crescent-shaped pocket.

The surgery usually takes between an hour and ninety minutes and is done while the patient is asleep with general anesthesia.

The typical steps include:

1. The surgeon creates four to five small fingertip-width incisions in strategic locations on the abdomen;
2. A medical tool that has a tiny camera is fed into one of the incisions to assist the surgeon as they operate by displaying a live video feed of what they are doing onto a nearby screen;
3. The patient’s abdominal cavity is filled with a special gas to make the area more accessible;
4. Additional medical instruments are introduced to the surgical site through the other incisions, the stomach tissue is removed, and the remaining edge is surgically stapled closed;
5. All the medical tools and the laparoscopy are removed, and the incisions are sutured shut.

How Does Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Help You Slim Down?

This surgery works using what is called, in the bariatric world, the restrictive technique. The patient's stomach is made much smaller, so they cannot eat as much as they could before. Their stomach has gone from being capable of holding about 33 ounces down to somewhere between 2 and 3 ounces.

• The reduced size stomach holds the food for a longer time before it is sent on to the small intestine, so they stay feeling full for a longer time;
• The portion of the stomach that was excised is the outwardly curved part known as the fundus, and it manufactures and releases a hormone called ghrelin, which makes you feel hungry. With this portion of the stomach forever gone, that hunger hormone can never bother you again;
• Vertical sleeve surgery can help patients get a handle on some of the toughest parts of losing weight, but for weight loss to be successful, the patient must make changes to their lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet and spending time exercising. All these elements work together to help patients lose weight.

Who Is Eligible for VSG?

• This procedure is for people whose health is good and who are free from medical conditions that would deem surgery unsafe;
• Individuals must also be mentally stable and understand what this surgery can accomplish and what level of participation from them is necessary for it to be effective;
• The individual should have a BMI of at least 40 or 35 if they also have a condition related to their excess weight such as hypertension;
• They should have diligently tried to lose weight through traditional methods.

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VSG Weight Loss Surgery Involves Risks

• Side effects of anesthesia;
• Hemorragia;
• Infección;
• Staple line failure (leaking);
• Chronic heartburn (reflux);
• Insufficient weight loss or weight regain;
• Hernia.

What Is The Longevity Of VSG Surgery?

The results of the vertical sleeve surgery can be long-lasting, provided the patient continues to be mindful of how much they are eating and what they are eating. Incorporating enough exercise into their daily routine and making other choices that promote their health and well-being. The newly formed stomach can stretch out and allow overeating if caution is not taken.

Vertical sleeve surgery can offer fast weight loss, a drop in BMI, and a shorter recovery time when compared to gastric bypass or duodenal switch surgery. Losing weight can alleviate or eliminate a number of medical conditions and reduce the risk of experiencing health issues like stroke, cancer, liver disease, coronary issues, sleep apnea, and more.

What Can Offer The Same Benefits As VSG Without Surgery?

You may be surprised to hear this, but there is a procedure that does not remove any part of the stomach, but it is comparable to VSG in the weight loss results it delivers. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty was recently approved by the FDA but has been used for many years and has helped thousands of individuals become healthier.

This outpatient procedure takes about an hour to perform and is done using an endoscope, so there are no incisions or cuttings of any kind involved. The stomach is simply reshaped and stitched together to be smaller, and it is all done from the inside. Most people are back to their usual schedule in less than three days, and they are feeling good enough to do whatever they want. If you are looking into weight loss surgery, contact Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss Center first and see if this low-risk, non-surgical procedure (Suture Sculpt ESG) would suit your needs and circumstances.

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