Gastric Sleeve

A sleeve gastrectomy offers a solution for overweight people. Especially people who’ve already tried various diets but who fail to lose weight are suitable candidates.

Are there any other gastric sleeve conditions besides being overweight? Your body must be in a good condition to be able to recover. Of course, we will always discuss your options in detail and assess your health status to see whether a gastric sleeve operation is a suitable solution for you and your weight problem.

A sleeve gastrectomy is a common weight loss procedure. The operation is extremely safe and effective. The operation takes 1 to 2 hours and is performed under general anaesthetic.

During the procedure we reduce the stomach to the shape of a sleeve, which explains the name gastric sleeve. Only four one-centimetre incisions and one five-centimetre incision are made in the abdomen. We use staples to create this smaller stomach.

Continuity to the oesophagus and small intestine is preserved, as is the sphincter at the transition from the stomach to the small intestine. The part of the stomach that remains is less stretchy. As a result, the stomach will empty less quickly and no dumping syndrome can occur.

This intervention mainly ensures that the amount of food you can take in during a meal is greatly reduced. All this without feeling hungry and feeling satiated for longer. And everything you eat is also digested. So no nutritional deficiencies can occur.

After the procedure, you will stay overnight at Wellness Kliniek so we can keep a close eye on you. We’ll apply 5 post-operative adhesive plasters as a bandage. You need to take it easy for the first three to six weeks after surgery. The largest part of your recovery will be in the first two weeks. The recovery period can differ from person to person, but we will of course guide and advise you personally.

The results of a stomach reduction are often spectacular. You will start eating less, so you will eventually lose 70 to 80% of your excess weight. The big advantage of a gastric sleeve is that your feeling of hunger subsides, so losing weight after surgery becomes effortless.

Close post-operative monitoring is important to ensure the best results. Usually, you’ll be invited back for consultations after 1, 2, 3 and 6 months, so we can keep a close eye on your progression.  Each time, we discuss the next step to ‘your new me’. And each time, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. During the consultation before the procedure, we’ll discuss what the operation entails and what you can expect.

At Wellness Kliniek, we aim to make people feel good about themselves. That’s why we think it is important to keep aesthetic surgery as affordable as possible. Our effective methods mean we can reduce the costs for a gastric sleeve to a minimum. Besides, the short operating time ensures a faster recovery.

We apply transparent all-in prices, which include the gastric sleeve procedure and aftercare. Click here for our current gastric sleeve prices.

Are you overweight and haven’t been able to lose weight with diets? Please contact us to discuss whether reducing your stomach through a gastric sleeve procedure (or other weight loss method) is a good choice for you.

We’ll give you open and honest advice, so you know what to expect and make a balanced decision as to whether a gastric sleeve is right for you. Rest assured, the consultation is completely without obligation. After that, you can always decide whether or not you want to go ahead with the stomach reduction.