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Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Hattiesburg Clinic's board-certified bariatric surgeons perform weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve surgery.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Overview

If you are struggling with obesity, gastric sleeve surgery can be a long-term solution for weight loss. At Hattiesburg Clinic, we treat weight loss surgery seriously, working with you before and after to ensure you are not just losing weight but improving your overall health. As a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, our board-certified physicians not only use the latest surgical techniques, but also take a comprehensive approach to patient care, including preoperative assessments, nutritional counseling, psychological support, and postoperative follow-up care.

What is gastric sleeve surgery?

During gastric sleeve surgery, also known as a sleeve gastrectomy, a portion of your stomach is removed to create a smaller “sleeve-shaped” stomach pouch. This smaller stomach limits the amount of food you can eat. Additionally, the procedure removes the portion of the stomach responsible for the hunger hormone further adding in weight loss.

Am I a candidate for gastric sleeve surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery is often recommended for those who are more than 100 pounds overweight and suffer from additional health problems due to obesity such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and heart disease. Because gastric sleeve surgery does not interfere with your ability to absorb medications, it is a good surgical option for those with additional health problems that require medication. If you smoke, you need to quit before surgery. Your Hattiesburg Clinic physician will determine if a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery is best to help you reach your weight loss and health goals.

What should I expect before surgery?

Before undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, you will participate in in-depth pre-surgical counseling with our clinical psychologist. This session helps ensure you are mentally prepared for not only surgery but the ongoing weight loss journey and lifestyle changes ahead. You will receive guidance and support throughout the entire process.

What should I expect after my gastric sleeve surgery?

After gastric sleeve surgery, patients usually experience rapid weight loss, up to 80% of excessive weight within the first year. At Hattiesburg Clinic, your weight loss journey does not end with surgery. We believe in providing comprehensive long-term care. With an ongoing weight management program through Hattiesburg Clinic, you will work with our in-house dietician to develop personalized nutrition plans and lifestyle changes to help you maintain your weight loss. Post-surgery care also includes regular follow-up appointments, counseling, and access to support groups. Unlike other clinics that solely focus on surgery, we prioritize your overall well-being and provide support every step of the way.

Choose Hattiesburg Clinic for Gastric Sleeve Surgery

If you struggle with weight loss, gastric sleeve surgery or other bariatric surgery procedures may be right for you. Interested in starting the surgical weight loss process? Call our bariatric team to schedule your consultation.

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Hattiesburg, MS
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6414 Hwy. 98 W
Ste. 120
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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