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It restricts the amount of food without bypassing the stomach or intestines by about 85%. Because there is no bypass involved it is a lower risk surgery.

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Where can I find info on gastric bypass sleeve gastrectomy online?

Here is a link to a very detailed article on the gastric bypass sleeve gastrectomy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeve_gastrectomy. You should also talk with your doctor to find out if this procedure is right for you.


Where can I find more information on gastric sleeve gastrectomy?

www.verticalsleevetalk.com is an excellent resource for people considering a gastric sleeve gastrectomy. There you can find a reliable forum populated with other people at all stages of a gastric sleeve gastrectomy.


what is gastric sleeve gastrectomy?

The operation involves removing sixty to eighty percent of your stomach in order for you to eat smaller portions of food and be fuller sooner. This makes the stomach reduction permanent and unreversable.


What does gastrectomy mean?

During the sleeve gastrectomy, 85% of the stomach is removed and it takes the shape of a sleeve. You can read more about the procedure at http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve/


What is CPT Code 43775?

Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)


What are different kinds of weightloss surgery?

Restrictive and Malabsorptive, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass Surgery, and Biliopancreatic Diversion. I do not suggest any of these methods unless you are ordered to by a nasty government.


Are there any websites that could help me with sleeve gastrectomy?

You will be on a liquid diet and must stop smoking before undergoing the sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Additional information about this procedure is available at: www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve


What is vertical sleeve gastrectomy?

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a form of weight loss surgery that involves permanently removing about 85% of the stomach. VSG patients can expect to lose up to 50% of their excess weight within a year of surgery. The vertical sleeve gastrectomy has several advantages over Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The part of the stomach that is removed is responsible for the production of Ghrelin, a hormone that induces feelings of hunger. Combined with the drastically-reduced size of the stomach, patients are hungry less frequently. Gastrectomy patients also do not experience dumping syndrome, which is a problem many gastric bypass patients encounter.


Where can I find advice on gastric sleeve bypass?

The doctors is the best place to get advice on gastric sleeve bypass as it will be the most accurate. Online websites can also be helpful such as http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve/


Where can I learn more about the sleeve gastric bypass surgery?

To learn more about sleeve gastric bypass surgery, please visit the following web links: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve/ , http://www.wlshelp.com/gastric-sleeve.html , or http://www.surgicallyslim.com/sleeve.htm


Where can I go to get some information on the sleeve gastric bypass?

You can get information on the sleeve gastric bypass from your doctor. He will also be able to tell you more about the proceedure and the risks and the benifits.


Where can I go to get information for sleeve gastric bypass surgery?

To get more information on sleeve gastric bypass surgery I recommend having a look at this site http://www.obeseinfo.com/ this site explains What you should know, Patient Resources and Patient Information.