Wonderful program, staff, and doctors.
Melody B.
The Sleeve Gastrectomy (also called Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) is the most commonly-performed bariatric operation worldwide and here at Sage Bariatric Institute as well. It is designed to help patients who suffer from obesity to lose weight in an effective and sustainable way. Our surgeons have performed thousands of these surgeries and have mastered this life-changing procedure.
A Sleeve Gastrectomy is done laparoscopically (minimally invasive) under general anesthesia. We remove 70-80% of the stomach to reduce how much one can eat at a time. This resection also eliminates the source of key hunger hormones such as ghrelin. This hormone rebalancing helps sustain hunger so patients don’t feel as hungry as they did before. This allows them to follow the bariatric dietary and behavioral guidelines that are an important part of their success.
Selected patients with early stage obesity disease may have their Sleeve operation at an ambulatory surgery center which is located right in our building. Due to the experience and expertise of our surgeons and facilities, many patients feel well enough to go home the day of surgery! The vast majority of patients are back at work 2 weeks from surgery.
Results vary from patient to patient, but on average patients lose from 60-200 pounds with a Sleeve, and they experience major improvements in medical conditions like High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Sleep Apnea, and Diabetes as well. Our patients rejoice over more energy, ease of movement, being able to ride a roller coaster, not needing a seatbelt extender in airplanes, being able to tie their shoes, and trying new activities they never thought they could do.
Wonderful program, staff, and doctors.
Melody B.
I had bought a pair of jeans last year. they were really snug but my goal was to fit in them someday soon. I finally put them on (6 months after). When I put them on I had a big huge smile on my face. They were too big! but the best feeling of all is having energy and feeling better overall. I would recommend Sage 1000% to anyone trying to lose weight. The staff is above excellent. I give them 5 out of 5 stars! -Laura R.
Laura R.
I wanted to navigate the world more comfortably and that is what is happening every day – more energy, less pain, more stamina. Dr. Pilcher is amazing, encouraging, and extremely competent. Vanessa is also very knowledgeable. All the staff have been amazing.
Amber M.
Being healthy enough to donate a kidney to my husband was the best feeling in the world. Sage not only saved my life but my husband’s as well. -Guadalupe C.
Guadalupe C.
Linda is a fantastic nurse practitioner. She keeps you in line! Her support is tremendous for me.
Robert G.