Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy—Laparoscopic(Sleeve Gastrectomy—Laparoscopic; VSG—Laparoscopic)
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Sarah J. Kerr, BA DefinitionVertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is surgery to decrease the structure and size of your stomach. This restricts the amount of food you are able to consume.
Reasons for ProcedureBody mass index (BMI) is used to determine if a person is overweight or obese. A normal BMI is 18.5 to 25. This surgery is an option for people with:
If lifestyle changes are made, the benefits of VSG include:
Possible ComplicationsProblems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
Long-term complications include vomiting and developing gallstones. Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications such as:
What to ExpectPrior to ProcedureEach bariatric surgery program has specific requirements. Your program will likely include the following:
Leading up to your procedure:
AnesthesiaGeneral anesthesia will be given through an IV. It will block pain and keep you asleep through surgery. Description of the ProcedureSeveral small cuts will be made in your abdomen. Gas will be pumped in to inflate your abdomen, making it easier for the doctor to see. A laparoscope and surgical tools will be inserted through the incisions. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tool with a tiny camera. It sends images of your abdominal cavity to a monitor. Your doctor will operate while viewing the monitor. Surgical staples will be used to divide the stomach vertically. The new stomach will be the shape of a slim banana. The rest of the stomach will be removed. Your new stomach can hold 50-150 mL (milliliters) of food—about 10% of what a normal adult stomach can hold. Incisions will be closed with staples or stitches. In some cases, the doctor may need to switch to open surgery. Immediately After ProcedureThe breathing tube and catheter will be removed. How Long Will It Take?About 2 hours How Much Will It Hurt?Anesthesia will prevent pain during surgery. Pain and discomfort after the procedure can be managed with medications. Average Hospital StayThe usual length of stay is 2-3 days. Post-procedure CareAt the HospitalYou can expect the following:
In the hospital, you may be asked to:
Your bowels will work more slowly than usual. Chewing gum may help speed the process of your bowel function returning to normal. Preventing InfectionDuring your stay, the hospital staff will take steps to reduce your chance of infection such as:
There are also steps you can take to reduce your chance of infection such as:
At HomeYou will need to practice lifelong healthy eating and exercising habits. After your surgery:
For good nutrition:
Call Your DoctorContact your doctor if your recovery is not progressing as expected or you develop complications such as:
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away. RESOURCES:American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery https://asmbs.org National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases https://www.niddk.nih.gov CANADIAN RESOURCES:HealthLink BC https://www.healthlinkbc.ca Weight Loss Surgery https://weightlosssurgery.ca References:
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