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E-Waiting RoomObesity is a global health epidemic. In the United States alone, 40% of adults and 1 in 5 children (ages 6 to 19) are obese. The chronic disease comes with more than just added weight and societal stigma — people who are obese are more at risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis and certain types of cancer. These serious health conditions are some of the leading causes of premature death in the world.
A common treatment for obesity is lifestyle management — diet, physical activity, and behavior modifications are popular methods for maintaining a healthy weight. For patients who are 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight, however, these strategies are proven to be ineffective. Less than 5% of morbidly obese patients succeed in losing a significant amount of weight with non-surgical weight loss methods.
Numerous studies have shown bariatric surgery to be the most effective and longest-lasting treatment for obesity. Today, the most popular form of weight loss surgery is the gastric sleeve, also called a sleeve gastrectomy. According to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, gastric sleeve surgery accounted for an estimated 60% of all bariatric surgeries performed in 2017.
Gastric sleeve surgery is an advanced weight loss procedure that permanently reduces stomach size by 85%. You lose weight by feeling less hungry, thereby reducing your food intake and the number of calories consumed. Here are three reasons why gastric sleeve surgery is an effective solution for obesity:
Unlike dieting, gastric sleeve surgery results in biological changes that decrease the production of gut hormones, such as ghrelin, that work with the brain to stimulate hunger. A reduction in the concentration of ghrelin results in decreased appetite, reduced hunger pangs, and enhanced feelings of fullness.
Obesity is the primary predictor of type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness, kidney diseases, and lower extremity amputations in adults. People with diabetes are also more likely to experience heart complications and stroke.
Losing as little as 5% of your total body weight helps reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Patients who receive gastric sleeve surgery lose up to 30% of excess weight in the years following the procedure. Additional benefits of gastric sleeve surgery include lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and improved lipid levels.
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On average, patients who have weight loss surgery experience a 29% reduction in health care costs five years after their procedure. This dramatic decrease is due to the reduction or elimination of obesity-related conditions, which cost more money to treat over time.
In fact, weight loss surgery nearly pays for itself — estimates suggest that patients recover the cost of gastric sleeve surgery within two to four years of the procedure, due to the decrease in costs associated with treating weight-related conditions.
Economics experts also argue that weight loss surgery sparks an increase in worker productivity, which results in an estimated annual gain of $2,765 for U.S. employers.
Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics is the premier provider of gastric sleeve surgery in New Jersey. Our surgeons are board-certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and have years of experience in weight loss surgery techniques. Our dedicated team of professionals will ensure you receive the most compassionate care and education on gastric sleeve surgery in New Jersey.
Not sure which bariatric surgery is right for you? Contact us for a personalized evaluation to determine your candidacy for the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band, or other weight loss procedures. Appointments to discuss surgical and non-surgical weight loss options can be made at any of our offices in Somerset, Marlboro, Hillsborough, or Princeton.
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Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.
Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek
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