I read some talk about the Gastric Sleeve on another board and became very curious so I did some research. I bring it up cause with the potential erosion with any band this is a very possible alternative for me.

The Gastric Sleeve is not a sleeve/tube or a devise, but a type of stomach reducing surgery. A precursor to the DS. In the DS (Duodenal Switch) the stomach is reduce to the size and shape of about a small banana, then part of the intestines are reroute.

With the Gastric Sleeve the stomach is reduced to the same shape and size as the DS but no intestines are rerouted, but if the sleeve/stomach becomes enlarged or weight-loss subsides a second surgery can be preformed to re-route the intestines.

I personally would only have the sleeve done.

What I noted was that there is no malabsorbstion issues with the sleeve, it's just a smaller stomach and has a lot of the same rules as banding such as chew well, no drinking with meals, small food portions, no carbonation. Most of the rules are to avoid enlarging or stretching the new pouch. And of course this is an irreversible surgery.

I'm just wondering if anyone else has done research on the Gastric Sleeve and your inputs??

My description may not be accurate, I'm just starting my research so don't quote me.

For ref.

http://www.obesitymd.org/surgical_sleeve.html

http://www.columbiasurgery.org/divisions/obesity/surgical_ob.html

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Thanks, I feel a little better now , I know it has to be to much carb, I was without any for a month and kinda went wild with the skinny cow icecream. I will cut it out today. jlweb55

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I went to mexico for my sleeve, cost was 9500.00. The doc was great and surgery went very well. The surgery was very easy and I could have returned to work in a week. It was the only thing I would consider for weight loss surgery. thanks jlweb55

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If you decide to get this surgery , email me and I will tell you about my Doctor in Mexico. jlweb55

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