Advantages of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Canada

Advantages of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Canada

vertical sleeve gastrectomy


Vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery is a less-common form of bariatric obesity surgery, designed to help obese persons to lose a significant amount of weight. The procedure facilitates rapid weight loss by restricting the amount of food intake by bypassing the intestines.

During the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, Canada surgeons remove more than half of the stomach, essentially creating a tube or sleeve. In most cases, the surgery only takes about an hour and patients are allowed to leave the hospital the same day. Most patients who undergo vertical sleeve gastrectomy lose up to half of their body weight in the first year or so following the procedure.


There are Many Benefits of This Surgery. Among these Are:

The procedure does not negatively affect the function of the stomach at all.

The procedure removes the part of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone

Chances of having conditions such as anaemia, protein deficiency, vitamin deficiency, and osteoporosis are greatly reduced due to the intestinal bypass.

The procedure has been shown to be very effective for those with a high Body Mass Index.

The surgery can be performed laparoscopically, which mean less pain, quicker recovery, and fewer risks of complication.

There is no implantation of devices in the body, such as with gastric bypass surgery, which requires bands to be left in the body, increasing the risk of complications.

If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, you are at high risk of things like serious heart attacks, stroke and even some kinds of cancer. If you believe you are a candidate for this type of surgical weight loss solution, it’s time to talk to your doctor. Before undergoing this type of procedure, it’s absolutely imperative that you talk about the pros and cons with your doctor. It’s important to know that this is a life-changing decision. You will have to be committed to a few post-surgery lifestyle changes, including following a healthy diet and following the new dietary restrictions you will be under after the surgery. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s instructions to the letter, to avoid any complications now or later in life.

There are certain risks associated with any surgery, and it’s important to understand that with an extreme procedure such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, there are additional risks that come with the procedure. That being said, there are many great reasons to undergo this surgery, and the benefits most often outweigh the risks. The risks of being morbidly obese are very serious, and if you have tried other methods of losing weight but struggle to take it off or keep it off, vertical sleeve surgery can be a very good option for you. You will lose a significant amount of weight quickly but safely, and you will be able to maintain a healthier weight as long as you follow the dietary restrictions.

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Reviewed By:

Dr. Bharti Talreja (MBBS, DPM, FAGE, MIPS)

She is a Psychiatrist practising in Botad, India.