FAQ Category: Gastric Sleeve Surgery

It depends and it will vary because each person has a different BMI (body mass index) due to different heights and weights. For weight loss after gastric sleeve surgery, clinical studies show the following averages: Most...

Yes. Surgeons most always will reinforce the sleeve with suture.

The risks associated with gastric sleeve surgery are uncommon, but do exist. For example, difficulty swallowing may occur only temporarily due to having a narrow digestive tube. However, it’s usually resolved between 1 to 3...