What you need to know
How is the surgery performed?
Picture your stomach pouch now being the size of a banana. It promotes weight loss by limiting food intake and by removing the hunger hormone (Ghrelin) producing part of the stomach, which lessens the sensation of hunger and increases the feeling of fullness. Other hormonal changes help improve or resolve diabetes.
Set your expectations
It is important that you set expectations for what you will experience after surgery. Your lifestyle changes after surgery will go a long way to establish your ultimate success. You will experience changes in your body and mind and will feel a range of emotions, from excitement to frustration. It will take time for your life to normalize after surgery.
After vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery
Gastric sleeve patients are less likely to experience dumping syndrome and will have fewer dietary restrictions. You may have fewer supplementation needs after surgery, too. However, some patients can develop new or worsening gastroesophageal reflux as a result of the procedure. Bariatric surgery is the only proven long-term treatment for obesity. However, success requires expertise from the surgical practice, and commitment to lifestyle change from the patient.
Do I qualify?
No matter what you’re going through, our personalized approach is making healthy easier. We treat people who are more than 100 pounds overweight and/or suffering from health problems related to obesity such as:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Joint disease
- Infertility
- Depression
360 degree approach to your care
Our offerings span the full spectrum of bariatric services. We have a comprehensive approach that is the safest and most effective way to achieve substantial long-term weight loss. Our multidisciplinary approach to weight loss is centered around you, to ensure the highest quality of care. What’s more, we’re recognized for safety and a history of positive patient outcomes.
This includes:
- Medical treatment
- Psychological evaluations
- Nutritional counseling
- Surgical support
- Diet and exercise solutions
Contact us to start your weight loss journey.
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Stephanie's story
"I’m smaller now than before I had my son,” says Stephanie. “My son touches my stomach and says, ‘Mommy, your stomach is flat now.’"
Stephanie, gastric sleeve surgery patient
Did you know?
Studies show that bariatric surgery patients experience an average weight loss of 80-100 lbs. More than 40% of American adults are obese. Bariatric surgery can help to improve Type 2 diabetes by 85-95%.
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Our expert team provides support for patients at every step of the weight loss journey.
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Atlantic Health’s Bariatric Surgery Program is not a quick fix and those who qualify must be dedicated to life-long medical follow-up, daily vitamin supplementation and changes in eating behaviors. Patients should be aware of all major risks and complications and remember that optimal results will only be obtained by following their specific diet restrictions.
Know your BMI
An interplay of diet, family history and amount of physical activity are all risk factors for obesity and weight gain. Your body mass index (BMI) can help determine into which weight category you fall.
BMI is a numerical measure of a person's body weight in relation to their height. It is calculated by dividing an individual's weight in pounds (or kilograms) by the square of their height in feet (or meters). This determines whether a person falls into the underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese categories.
Your BMI and weight are simple indicators of potential health risks associated with being underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
You may be a great candidate for metabolic weight loss or bariatric surgery if:
- You have a BMI of 40 or more
- Are more than 100 pounds overweight
- Have tried and failed to lose weight
- You suffer from obesity-related health problems
Awards and Accolades
Our bariatric program is recognized for our safety standards and achieving positive patient outcomes for both adults and adolescents.
