Gastric Sleeve in Colombia with Experts
Successful Corporate Testimonial
- Since 2005, we have selected one or two bariatric surgeons from each city, focusing on those with the most accumulated experience at the time.
- Now, more than 18 years later, we reaffirm that the greatest chance of success lies with the most experienced bariatric surgeons. In the hands of these experts, the risk of complications, weight regain, and reoperations is minimal.
- This is why we believe that the key to successful bariatric surgery is experience—everything else is just marketing.
Ideas About Gastric Sleeve Surgery You Should Reconsider
- The type of surgery isn’t your choice: It’s the specialist who determines the most appropriate procedure during the consultation, explaining why the gastric sleeve suits you and why a bypass may not.
- Stay away from internet assumptions: The potential technical benefits you find online about gastric sleeve surgery may not apply to your case. It’s better to discover what works for you directly with your surgeon.
- Testimonials aren’t universal: Don’t assume the success stories of others will automatically apply to you. What worked for them might not be the right solution in your situation.
Why Don’t You Need to Know Everything About Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Don’t exhaust yourself: If gastric sleeve surgery is the best option for you, all you need to understand are the specific benefits of this procedure for your clinical case. Why learn everything about it if it’s not even the right fit?
Get clarity: The answers you’re looking for regarding gastric sleeve surgery can only be found in your consultation with the surgeon.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Colombia
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Pre-Surgical Preparation
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- Pre-surgical preparation is essential: The more stable you are before surgery, the lower your chances of complications.
- For 17 years, we had seen consistent outcomes, but three years ago, we implemented a treatment used in Europe and the United States. This approach promotes faster recovery, reduces pain, and improves the healing process.
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What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, involves reducing the stomach’s size to prevent overeating without altering intestinal transit.
How Long Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Take?
Gastric sleeve surgery is a bariatric procedure that typically lasts 1 to 2 hours.
What Are the Surgical Techniques for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
- Open surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive).
What Are the Risks of Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Although the risks of gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) are rare, they can still occur. Below are some potential complications:
- Fistulas: These are leaks from the incisions made to create the new stomach.
- Stenosis: The new connections in the intestine may become too tight, causing food to get stuck and leading to vomiting.
- Bleeding: Like any bariatric surgery, there is a risk of bleeding, as the surgical joins need time to heal properly.
- Infections: Since the procedure requires incisions and sutures, there is a possibility of infection.
- Anesthesia Risks: Bariatric surgery involves anesthesia, which carries low risks for certain patients, including the potential for blood clots.
- Respiratory Issues: Some patients may experience pulmonary complications during or shortly after surgery.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Recovery
Recovery from gastric sleeve surgery typically takes about one week, but it may take a couple of weeks for patients to adjust to their new eating habits, as the stomach is smaller, requiring smaller portions of food.
Gastric Sleeve Before and After
Before Surgery
Your specialist will recommend diets aimed at stabilizing and conditioning your health, ensuring you are in the best possible condition for the procedure.
After Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery promotes long-term weight loss, with patients expected to lose about 55% of their excess weight. Over time, you will achieve caloric balance, where the number of calories burned matches those consumed daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
The choice between gastric sleeve and bypass surgery is not up to the patient. The specialist, along with a psychiatrist, will decide which procedure is most suitable based on the patient’s diagnosis and psychological evaluation.
No. In healthy patients with normal conditions, the issue isn’t the effectiveness of the sleeve but the patient’s habits. Those who return to old eating patterns may stretch the new, smaller stomach, leading to weight regain and a return to obesity.
Requirements:
- BMI over 35
- Presence of weight-related health conditions
- Failed diets for over a year
Additionally, the bariatric surgeon will evaluate candidates based on BMI, height, weight, and age. The presence of specific health conditions will also be considered.
A psychological assessment is crucial to understand the patient’s relationship with food and anxiety levels.
- Patients shouldn’t choose between gastric sleeve or bypass based on cost. The decision must be based on medical necessity, as determined by the surgeon..
Sin embargo, La manga gástrica se recomienda en pacientes con cierto perfil que lo determina su cirujano bariátrico según su índice de masa corporal en función de la estatura el peso, la edad.
También tiene mucho que ver las enfermedades destacadas al momento de la cirugía de manga gástrica,
La valoración psicológica es clave para determinar la actitud que el paciente tiene respecto a la comida y la ansiedad.
All bariatric surgeries are invasive. However, invasiveness is measured by the extent of changes to the digestive system:
- Gastric sleeve alters the stomach but preserves natural intestinal transit.
- Gastric bypass modifies both the stomach and intestinal transit, though this does not significantly increase the risk of complications compared to the sleeve.
Synonyms
Obesity:
A disease characterized by the accumulation of excess fat beyond what the body needs, leading to overweight.
Sleeve (Manga):
The new stomach in a smaller, tubular shape, giving rise to the term “gastric sleeve.”
Restrictive:
Reduces or limits stomach capacity, restricting food intake.
Laparoscopy:
A surgical technique where the bariatric surgeon uses instruments, including miniaturized lights and forceps, to operate externally, simulating hand movements without opening the abdomen.
Minimally Invasive:
A key advantage in bariatric surgeries like the gastric sleeve, minimizing the risk of complications.
Bariatric:
Derived from Greek: Barys or baros meaning “weight” and -atrica meaning “medical treatment,” referring to weight-related medical or surgical treatments.
Energy Imbalance:
In the context of obesity, it occurs when the intake of calories exceeds the amount of energy burned throughout the day.
Stenosis:
A complication where sutures are too tight, leading to food blockage or intestinal obstruction, often resolved through dilation without surgery.
Gastric:
Refers to anything related to the stomach.
Our Stars of Excellence
A Guiavital specialist is a bariatric surgeon who not only holds all required certifications but also brings over 15 years of experience, has operated on thousands of patients, and is an active member of both local and international associations.
Safest Medical Package
We offer robust surgical complication policies that double the usual coverage amounts for procedures such as gastric sleeve surgery.
Additionally, for each companion, we provide USD-denominated policies with extra coverage and direct disbursements, so you won’t need to worry about paperwork or reimbursements.
Top Hospitals & Facilities
When you choose a Guiavital gastric sleeve surgeon, you gain access to clinics with the highest international standards, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and strict safety protocols, ensuring excellence in every procedure and a safe, comfortable experience for our patients.
Global Health Concierge
A trusted professional will handle everything related to your gastric sleeve surgery—from preparation to scheduling—and even organize activities for your companions. Relax, we’ve got everything under control.
Total Comfort & Quality Care
Enjoy all the comforts of home in a high-quality accommodation, with private transfers and a personal driver. We’ll be attentive to your safety and peace of mind throughout your journey.
