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Sleeve gastrectomy (also known as gastric sleeve) is a restrictive procedure that diminishes appetite and results in weight loss by removing nearly 80% of the stomach. Our bariatric gastric sleeve surgery program in Las Vegas, Nevada focuses on combating obesity in a minimally invasive manner at pocket-friendly prices. Though cheaper options are available south of […]
Obesity is a burgeoning problem in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report in their Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System of 2011 that 39 U.S. states have obesity rates of 25% or higher. Many of those suffering from severe obesity could benefit from bariatric surgery, but it is very expensive, […]
When deciding on a weight loss surgery, many people weigh the pros and cons of gastric sleeve vs lap band. Lap band vs gastric sleeve is a common debate. This article provides an overview of the upsides and downsides of lap band surgery and sleeve gastrectomy. Obesity and Heart Diseases The American Heart Association (AHA) […]
In gastric sleeve surgery, approximately 60-80% of the patient’s stomach is removed. As per the study titled Nutrition Care for Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Loss by Gabrielle Snyder-Marlow, published in the April 2010 issue of the Journal of American Dietetic Association, the remaining portion of the stomach holds around 10 ounces of […]