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Yes of course. Meal sizes however will need to be kept to an entrée size due to reduced capacity. You also need to remember to eat slowly.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
Regular follow up is crucial to the success of any weight loss operation. With the sleeve gastrectomy patients will be seen 6 weeks after their surgery then again 3 months after that. Patients will need to then be seen every 6 to 12 months for the rest of their life. Regular blood tests to assess your nutritional status will be a part of your follow up.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy does not limit physical activity in any way. Aerobic exercise, resistance training (weights) and sports of all kind can be enjoyed only a few weeks after the surgery.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
Risks specific to the sleeve gastrectomy include leak from the staple line (1.0%), postoperative bleeding (0.5-1.0%) and stenosis or narrowing. These risks are more common in patients who have had previous stomach operations or have a BMI greater than 50 kg/m2.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
The sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive weight loss operation. It reduces the volume of food needed to feel full and satisfied. In addition there is a hormonal influence. The part of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone ghrelin is removed reducing the levels of this hormone. This results in a significant loss of appetite. This effect is less over time but even in the long term hunger is reduced.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
The initial weight loss after a sleeve gastrectomy is very impressive and it is quite common for patients to lose up to 70% of their excess weight in the first 2 years. We find that the majority of our patients are able to maintain 60 to 65% of their excess weight loss.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
Yes, virtually all sleeve gastrectomy operations are completed laparoscopically.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
With weight reduction we find that fertility will increase and many of our patients are able to fall pregnant. It is generally safest not to plan a pregnancy during the first 1 to 2 years after surgery during the time of rapid weight loss. The clinic staff will be very keen to see you regularly through the pregnancy to ensure that your metabolic needs are being met.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
There is very little pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery and every effort is made to control it to ensure early mobility. This avoids other potential complications and assist in a speedy recovery. There are a variety of medications used to control any pain you may experience.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre
Yes, during the first 2 to 3 years after weight control surgery weight loss is quite rapid and vitamin supplementation will be recommended by the clinic. The dietitian will provide advice on this and annual blood tests will be arranged through our clinic.
Category: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - FAQs | Adelaide Bariatric Centre