Gastric Sleeve Surgery
in Toronto
in Toronto
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a Transformative Weight Loss Procedure
Discover how it can give you back your health and confidence.
Life-changing and transformative – these are two of the most common ways our patients describe gastric sleeve surgery and its long-term effects on their health, confidence, and well-being.
Whether you’re just beginning your weight loss journey, or are ready to take the next step, explore everything you need to know about gastric sleeve surgery and its many benefits here.
What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery ?
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the world’s leading weight loss procedures. Discover how it’s performed, how it helps you lose weight, and how it benefits your overall health and life.
( Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy or VSG )
Gastric Sleeve Surgery removes a portion of the stomach to create a smaller, banana‑shaped sleeve. It reduces hunger and portion sizes while keeping food on a normal path (no intestinal rerouting).
Why some patients consider it:
- Powerful, well‑studied weight‑loss for many patients
- Simpler anatomy and vitamin routine vs. bypass procedures
- Often a good first‑line surgical option
How Gastric Sleeve Surgery Helps You Lose Weight
The procedure works by removing a significant portion of your stomach – with minimum effect on the digestive process. The now-reduced stomach area then resembles a sleeve, thus the name of the surgery.
BENEFITS
Reduce your food intake, reduce your cravings.
One completed, gastric sleeve surgery offers you two distinct benefits for weight loss:
The procedure works by removing a significant portion of your stomach – with minimum effect on the digestive process. The now-reduced stomach area then resembles a sleeve, thus the name of the surgery.
Secondly, the surgery also limits the amount of food that you crave. This is because your stomach is reduced in size now, and you feel satisfied with smaller amounts of food. The science behind your food cravings has to do with a ‘hunger hormone’ your stomach produces called ghrelin, which sends signals to your brain causing cravings and hunger. Gastric sleeve surgery actually removes the portion of the stomach that produces the most of this hunger hormone. This means you’ll be satisfied with less food and will be able to wait longer between meals before you have the urge to eat again.
How Gastric Sleeve Surgery is Performed
A unique dual-surgeon approach in our state-of-the-art clinic.
Step One:
The patient is given general anesthesia to ensure they are asleep and pain-free during the procedure.
Step Two:
The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope (a small camera) along with other surgical instruments through these incisions.
Step Three:
Next, our surgeons use the video feed to remove a portion of the stomach and staple the remainder of the stomach into a sleeve shape. To accomplish this with precision, we use a Smart Stapling system, which is a device that measures the thickness of the tissue and simultaneously separates, cuts, and staples with three lines of interlaced titanium staples. This creates a remarkably strong, leakproof hold. Plus, the titanium staples are MRI safe.
Step Four:
Finally, the excised portion of the stomach along with the camera and instruments are removed, and the incisions in the abdomen are sutured. The entire surgery takes about 1.5 hours to perform, and the recovery period is typically just a few hours. Most patients go home the same day.
Lap Band vs. Gastric Sleeve?
Unhappy with the results of your previous lap band surgery? 360 Sleeve offers a gastric band conversion solution – explore your options now and learn about how the conversion brings about the long-term weight loss results you want.
Have Questions About Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Explore our FAQ to learn all about long-term weight loss.
Welcome to our Gastric Sleeve FAQ page, where we address your most pressing questions and provide you with the information you’ll need to make informed decisions about the gastric sleeve procedure.
Guiding You Through The Gastric Sleeve Process
Whether you’re considering this weight loss surgery or seeking clarification on certain aspects, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to guide you through the gastric sleeve journey.
Read on to find answers to common inquiries and gain a better understanding of the gastric sleeve, its benefits, potential risks, recovery, and more.
We’re here to empower you with knowledge and support every step of the way on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
Gastric sleeve or sleeve gastrectomy is a type of bariatric surgery intended to treat obesity by inducing weight loss.
Gastric sleeve surgery helps you lose weight by making your stomach smaller. This means you feel full faster and eat less. The surgery also reduces the hunger hormone ghrelin, so you’re less hungry.
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After exhausting diet and exercise options, you may be ready to consider bariatric options.
Candidates typically need to have a BMI of 30+ and have a realistic expectation of the outcome of surgery. Check out our BMI calculator >
If you’re ready to take the next step, book a consultation with our surgeons who will further determine your candidacy for sleeve gastrectomy. Take the next step >
OHIP typically covers gastric bypass surgery and a small percentage of gastric sleeve surgeries.
Meeting OHIP criteria for gastric sleeve can be very challenging due to their strict requirements.
Candidates need to have a BMI over 60 and/or pre-existing medical conditions that make bypass surgery too risky to perform (e.g., ulcerative colitis or chronic steroid use).
This is why many people choose 360 Sleeve. As a private clinic, we do not accept OHIP referrals, which allows us to provide gastric sleeve surgery to patients who don’t meet the stringent OHIP requirements.
Additionally, we can expedite the process, helping you avoid long provincial wait times.
At 360 Sleeve, we offer top-quality care with a comprehensive 6-year aftercare program.
The entire procedure takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete, during which the patient is asleep.’
Gastric sleeve surgery is normally a same-day procedure, and you’ll be sent home when our team determines that you’ve reached the criteria for discharge.
We recommend taking between 1-3 weeks off work, depending on your job.
Yes, you will have small scars after gastric sleeve surgery because it involves making a few small incisions in your abdomen. These scars are usually minimal and fade over time.
After gastric sleeve surgery, you’ll need to eat smaller portions and follow a special diet initially. Over time, you can eat a variety of foods, but in smaller quantities than before.
With Gastric sleeve surgery, patients can lose between 60-70% of their excess body weight.
The other benefits include reducing or resolving many obesity-related diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and more.
Learn more about the many benefits of gastric sleeve surgery >
Yes, it’s safe to get pregnant following gastric sleeve once your weight stabilizes.
It’s recommended that pregnancy be avoided during the first 12-18 months following surgery due to the significant weight loss and metabolic changes that will be occurring.
Preparing for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Learn how to prepare for gastric sleeve surgery and what to expect on your weight loss journey — from your free consultation right through to recovery.
Coming from Out of Town
360 Sleeve has performed life-changing gastric sleeve surgery on patients from across Canada. Learn more now about our National Patient Program and why distance is no barrier to long-term weight loss.
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