Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery in India

Hey, are you diagnosed with life-threatening Obesity? Did your doctor recommend you have a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy? Are you afraid of it? Do you want to know about the recovery and caring procedure of the patients who had Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy? Leave all your worries out of this page, because today I am going to explain to you the process of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and also going to answer the question mostly asked by the patients and the caretakers. So without more adieus let us get into the topic.

Laparoscopic Gastrectomy

Before we see about Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, let us see a short introduction about Gastrectomy. Usually, Gastrectomy is done to treat stomach cancer; sometimes it is also used to treat the life-threatening obesity, oesophageal cancer, Stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers), and Non-cancerous tumors. It is an effective treatment for stomach cancer and obesity. They are done in two techniques Open and Laparoscopic or Keyhole.  In Open Gastrectomy a large cut is made in your stomach or chest. In Keyhole surgery (laparoscopic Gastrectomy) several smaller cuts are made and special surgical instruments are used. There are four types of Gastrectomy.

• total Gastrectomy – the whole stomach is removed
• partial Gastrectomy – the lower part of the stomach is removed
• sleeve Gastrectomy – the left side of the stomach is removed
• oesophagus Gastrectomy – the top part of the stomach and part of the oesophagus (gullet), the tube connecting your throat to your stomach, is removed

What is Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) is also known as Weight loss surgery. It is a type of keyhole surgery where various tiny holes are made, and the left side of the stomach region is removed. That is a large part of the stomach is removed and makes the stomach region look like a banana shape tube. This reduces the secretion of digestive acids. Thus it makes a person feel full after small food intake, and reduce his hunger. This helps a lot in weight loss. It is the best alternative for the Open Sleeve Gastrectomy.

How long the process takes?

The LSG process will take 1 to 2 hours, after that you will be in the recovery period. Average surgery takes 300 minutes. The range may differ between 154 minutes to 486 minutes. The time for the surgery is based on the complexity and skill of the doctors.

Will I lose blood during the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Comparing to the open sleeve Gastrectomy the blood loss risk in the keyhole or Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is low; the average blood loss range may between 30 to 900ml. Doctors use special fluids to stop bleeding. You should let the doctors know if you have any problems.

How long I need to stay in the hospital after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

It is a major surgery so the hospital stay will be 1 or 2 weeks. It may also extend based on the complications or aftermath problems arise. You will be in the inpatient ward for the first 3 days. Doctors may conduct further check-ups during the hospital stay.

How can I eat after surgery?

The major part of the stomach is removed, you shouldn't and you can’t eat for the first week. All the nutrition will be inserted directly into the vain. And also a nasogastric tube will be inserted through your mouth or nose to the stomach, this will remove the secretion in your stomach, it stops the feeling of sick and hunger.

How long is the recovery period?

It will take time to heal from the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Normally you can return to your normal condition after 6 to 7 weeks. During the recovery period, you will undergo different rehabilitation and diet programs. Full recovery is rarely possible. You can return to 80% of your past state.

Will I have pain during and after the surgery?

The pain scale of the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is 7 out of 10. It may vary based on the person will power. During the surgery you will be asleep, after the surgery you will be given pain killers for first one week, after that doctors will ask you to persist the pain, if you can't you may ask your doctor for pain killers, and you should also let the doctor know if your painkillers don't work.

Will my stomach grow back?

It is very rare and difficult to grow your stomach after Gastric Sleeve surgery. Because you can't eat more and you don't feel hunger. You will feel full after you eat a small amount. However, it is possible as the stomach is made of stretching tissue to enlarge according to your food intake.

What is my diet plan during the recovery period?

You should adjust to the new diet plan after the Gastrectomy; you should follow a digestive record to know the effects of the different foods in your body. After 1 week you can start eating fluid, and three small meals a day. You should avoid the large fibers foods which are hard to digest. You can start eating them after your intestine and stomach adjust according to them. You should take minerals and vitamins in the incorrect ratio. You should take a regular blood test to know your body nutrient level.

What are the complications after Gastric Sleeve surgery?

The success rate of the LSG surgery is 90% and after 5 years of the surgery it 73.2%. Here are some risks that may occur after the surgery. Excessive bleeding, Infection, Adverse reactions to anesthesia, Blood clots, Lung or breathing problems, Leaks from the cut edge of the stomach.

What are the rehabilitation exercises for LSG surgery?

Gradually incorporate low-intensity aerobic exercise (i.e. walking, or swimming). If the surgery was laparoscopic, it is generally safe to start exercising up to your pain threshold two weeks after surgery, but it is best to consult with your surgeon before starting any exercise program.

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