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At Colorado Bariatric Surgery Institute in Denver, we offer a reliable stomach sleeve procedure that produces weight loss results similar to the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Moreover, it is superior to the laparoscopic adjustable band or lap band to help decrease food consumption. So if you’re interested in bariatric surgery, our weight loss experts can meet with you and determine whether this procedure is right for you!
The robotic sleeve gastrectomy is a fast and effective weight loss surgery. This single procedure involves reducing the stomach to about 15% of its original size with minimal risks, making it more suitable for severely obese patients (BMI > 50).
A gastric sleeve patient can expect to lose about 70% of excess weight within one year of the surgery. Weight loss may be dramatic in the first few weeks, then continuing at a steady but slower rate in the following months.
In addition, about 70% of patients suffering from type 2 diabetes will experience remission, making them no longer dependent on insulin or medication. For those with sleep apnea or hypertension, 60% can expect these comorbidities to go into remission, allowing medications to be eliminated.
In a robotic sleeve gastrectomy surgery (also known as gastric sleeve, vertical gastrectomy, restrictive vertical gastroplasty, or vertical sleeve gastrectomy), Dr. Brown divides the stomach vertically using a line of staples. He will then permanently remove a large portion of the stomach and form the remaining portion into a thin banana-like or sleeve-shaped tube.
Usually done with a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, this procedure encourages weight loss by restricting the amount of food the body can take in. Moreover, the ghrelin hormone, which is produced by the part of the stomach that’s removed during a sleeve gastrectomy surgery, plays an important role in appetite and hunger. The decreased quantity of ghrelin allows patients to reduce their food intake and lose weight faster than traditional methods like dieting or exercising alone.
A robotic sleeve gastrectomy is usually completed within one to two hours, and patients typically leave the hospital within one or two days. Here’s an example of a narrated procedure by Dr. Brown that shows how this surgery can be done with minimal bleeding and trauma to surrounding tissues.
Robotic gastric sleeve surgery is not ideal for all people who struggle with obesity. Our team is always here to guide you throughout the process. Before a patient is approved for surgery, we have certain criteria that must be fulfilled.
You may be a candidate for Robotic Bariatric Surgery if you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or above and have struggled to lose weight. Check your BMI on the calculator.
If you’re excited about your new body after gastric sleeve surgery, then learning how to eat in a whole new way can be challenging. Preparing for post-surgery life may include following strict dieting rules that are geared toward avoiding complications and acquiring new healthy eating habits. This is so it would be possible to lose weight long term without gaining the weight back.
In order to prepare for your procedure, you’ll be given a strict diet that reduces both calories and carbohydrates two weeks prior to your scheduled surgery. You will primarily eat lean protein along with vegetables and low- or no-calorie fluids throughout the day.
Two days before the procedure, your food will switch to a clear, liquid diet. In addition to water, broth, and decaf coffee and tea, you may also intake one protein shake daily without sugar. Caffeinated and carbonated drinks should be avoided as well.
The main goal of this diet is to shrink your liver, which lies next to the stomach. This makes the procedure easier and safer for you.
Following the sleeve gastrectomy procedure, you will have to stay on a clear liquid diet for two weeks to avoid bowel postoperative complications such as dehydration, obstruction, gastric leakage, diarrhea, and constipation.
You may start adding soft, low-fat, and sugar-free pureed foods to your diet in the third week. It’s essential to increase your protein intake during this week while making sure to eat slowly.
A month after the surgery, you may start eating solid foods again. Sugar, high-fat, and hard-to-digest food should still be avoided while caffeinated drinks may be taken in moderation. Introduce one food at a time and monitor how your body will react to it. Keep including lean protein and vegetables in your diet as well as being hydrated at all times.
Dr. Brown is great! He has made me feel comfortable throughout my entire journey. He is very kind, and knowledgeable. I couldn't be more grateful to have such a wonderful doctor. The whole program has really helped me become a better person, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking into bariatric surgery.
From the consultation to my post-op appointments, Dr. Brown is fantastic. He's easy to talk to, clear about what to expect and does a great job. He made me feel very comfortable and I'm so happy I choose to go with this surgeon. My incisions healed very well, pain was managed with no issues and I was released the day after surgery. All in all, I highly recommend Dr. Brown.
Having Bariatric surgery was a huge decision for me. I found Dr.Brown and it was the BEST experience I have ever had with a doctor. My entire process was just perfect! My surgery was so easy and I felt great almost immediately. I never had to take pain pills because of his expertise in managing pain without narcotics. I would recommend Dr.Brown again and again. He is compassionate and a wonderful surgeon!! Thank you Dr.Brown and your staff for all your wonderful care!
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