Sleeve gastrectomy, Dallas
Overview
Sleeve gastrectomy, Dallas,
also called a vertical Sleeve gastrectomy, Dallas, is a surgical weight-loss
procedure. This procedure is typically performed laparoscopically, which
involves inserting small instruments through multiple small incisions in the
upper abdomen.
During Sleeve gastrectomy, Dallas, about 80 percent of the
stomach is removed, leaving a tube-shaped stomach about the size and shape of a
banana.
The same hormonal changes
also help relieve conditions associated with being overweight, such as high
blood pressure or heart disease.
Why it's done
Sleeve gastrectomy, Dallas is done to help you lose excess
weight and reduce your risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related
health problems, including:
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Heart disease
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High blood pressure
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High cholesterol
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Obstructive sleep apnea
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Type 2 diabetes
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Stroke
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Infertility
Sleeve gastrectomy, Dallas is typically done only after
you've tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.
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Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or
higher (extreme obesity).
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Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity),
and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes,
high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
Check with your health insurance
plan or your regional Medicare or Medicaid office to find out if your policy
covers weight-loss surgery.
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