Achieving early satiety and controlling ghrelin secretion rates is one of the modern techniques that bariatric surgeons apply to protect their patients suffering from one of the most widespread diseases of the century: "obesity." This disease is characterized by the accumulation of unnecessary fat in the body, thus leading to an increase in body mass.
To remedy this unsightly problem of obesity, we recommend the Sleeve gastrectomy in Tunisia. Not only will you be operated on by highly qualified surgeons, but you will also be in the hands of a very meticulous medical staff who respect hygiene rules in clinics with an infrastructure built in compliance with all international standards.
One of the advantages of choosing the Sleeve gastrectomy Tunisia, It's the absence of a language barrier since you'll be communicating with a multilingual team. Communication with the staff and medical staff will be seamless. All these factors make Tunisia a very strong proposition.
What is sleeve gastrectomy?
During a bariatric surgery with the technique of sleeve gastrectomy, the surgeon reduces the stomach's capacity. This is done by removing the area that secretes the appetite-promoting hormone. The patient will feel full early and will eat less food than usual.
La sleeve gastrectomy This involves removing approximately two-thirds of the stomach to absorb fewer calories and reduce its capacity. Experts say this technique is highly effective, and results are noticeable after about a few weeks. These results can only be guaranteed if you follow a strict diet that can last a lifetime. Your surgeon or nutritionist will provide you with a list of foods to avoid.
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia, lasts approximately 40 to 70 minutes, and the incisions will be 5 to 15 millimeters in size. The results of the procedure are permanent.
People who have undergone this procedure typically lose 60% of their body weight in 12 to 18 months. So, if you're 100 pounds overweight, you'll lose about 60 pounds, although some lose more and others less. Of course, regular exercise and a healthy, balanced diet are essential.
Recovery after sleeve gastrectomy
Discharge from the hospital usually occurs after 1 to 2 nights. All patients are encouraged to walk for 3 to 4 hours after surgery. Pain is mild to moderate and easily manageable with regular painkillers.
Patients return to work after 10 to 15 days. Fatigue is common during the first 2 weeks after surgery due to low calorie intake from a liquid diet. However, the majority of patients do not feel hungry during this phase of the diet.
Energy levels improve rapidly after the introduction of the soft diet, approximately 2 weeks after surgery. Patients can begin exercising approximately one month after surgery. Sleeve gastrectomy.
Risks & Premature
Over the last decade and with the improvement of surgical techniques and the experience of bariatric surgeons, the Sleeve gastrectomy has become a generally safe surgical procedure. However, complications can still occur during and after surgery.
Here are the main complications and risks of the surgery Sleeve gastrectomy :
- Staple line leakage: This is a serious complication of the Sleeve gastrectomy. The reported leak rate is less than 3%. At Medcare Vacations, our partner bariatric surgeons pay particular attention to our surgical techniques to minimize any complications from staple line leakage.
- Stenosis
- Bleeding or hemorrhages
- A blood clot
- Heartburn: This is a very controversial topic in bariatric surgery and the data differ. In our experience, most patients with heartburn before surgery experience an improvement in symptoms after surgery due to weight loss. Some patients may develop new heartburn, which can be treated with over-the-counter acid-reducing medications, in most cases.
- Nutrient or vitamin deficiency
- Weight gain after 1 to 2 years
- Excess loose skin.
What to eat after a sleeve gastrectomy?
After Sleeve gastrectomy, the patient will have to be very careful with everything that concerns his diet. It is necessary to consume semi-liquid and semi-solid dishes such as broths. Also, chew solid foods very well to help his digestive system to assimilate the food well to adapt little by little to the new modified digestive system. It is also advisable to avoid high-calorie liquids such as carbonated drinks and especially not to snack.
The surgeries of Sleeve gastrectomy Tunisia will have the same quality as those performed in Europe because our specialist surgeons have worked in international clinics and studied in renowned medical schools.
For your Sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Tunisia medical tourism agency Medcare holidays We will take care of you upon your arrival in Tunisia. We will provide you with professional and personalized service. You can contact us via email or phone for more details regarding your medical stay in Tunisia.