The Benefits of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Beyond Weight Loss

Nearly 60% of people who choose to have weight loss surgery undergo sleeve gastrectomy, making it the most popular procedure in the United States. It’s also one of the newest and safest procedures and can lead to losing about 60% of excess body weight within two years.

At Transform Bariatrics in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland, our bariatric surgeon, Dr. Hitesh Amin, offers many weight loss surgery options, including the gastric sleeve. He uses a laparoscopic approach to minimize the size of the incision and shorten recovery time. 

Weight loss is certainly one of the biggest benefits of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, but it is not the only one. Here, we want to share some of the procedure's other benefits.  

About laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure that removes the outer portion of the stomach, leaving behind a sleeve-like pouch. The surgery shrinks the size of your stomach, so you feel full quickly. 

The procedure also removes the part of the stomach that secretes the hunger hormones, so you feel less hungry.

Following the gastric sleeve, you fill up fast and feel less hungry, so you eat less and lose weight. 

Short-term surgical benefits

Surgery of any kind comes with some risk. However, sleeve gastrectomy is one of the safest weight loss procedures. 

Compared to gastric bypass, the gold—standard weight loss surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, takes less time to perform. People with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy lose less blood, have lower rates of infections, and are less likely to require additional procedures. 

You may need to spend a day or two at the hospital during the initial recovery period, but many patients return to work within a couple of weeks.

Long-term health benefits

Sleeve gastrectomy can lead to dramatic weight loss that changes the course of your life. Beyond your new wardrobe, the long-term benefits of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are health-related. The surgery may improve or prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and infertility.

Weight loss may also make it easier to go about your daily routine by improving energy and reducing joint pain. It also does wonders for your self-confidence and self-esteem.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a remarkable procedure, but it only works if you put in the effort. This means following the nutrition program provided by our registered dietitian, finding time for regular physical activity, and prioritizing sleep and stress management.

Weight loss surgery is a tool that can transform your life. Are you ready to make the change? We can help. 

Call the office nearest you today or request an appointment online. We offer many surgical and medical weight loss options.