Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy: Taking Back Control of Your Health Journey

Embarking on a weight loss surgery journey is a courageous step. For many, a Sleeve Gastrectomy provides incredible, life-changing results. However, for some patients, the journey can face a roadblock. Over time, some may experience insufficient weight loss or weight regain. This can be due to a variety of factors, including the natural stretching of the stomach sleeve or facing new lifestyle challenges. If this is your experience, it is not a failure—it is simply a sign that it's time to get back on track.

Imagine the Change: Reigniting Your Progress

Imagine rediscovering that feeling of control you had after your first surgery. Picture getting back on track with renewed restriction, a better handle on your appetite, and the confidence to continue moving toward your original health and weight loss goals. A Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy is a second-chance surgery, a powerful tool designed to help you overcome your plateau and reclaim your progress.

The Solution – What is a Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy?

A Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy is a revision bariatric procedure specifically for patients who have previously had a sleeve gastrectomy. The surgery aims to restore the effectiveness of the original procedure. Using the same safe and minimally invasive laparoscopic (keyhole) approach, our expert bariatric surgeon will carefully reshape and reduce the size of the previously created stomach pouch, which may have enlarged over time.

This "re-sizing" restores the stomach's restriction, helping you feel full and satisfied with smaller portions once again, and effectively putting you back on the path to successful weight loss.

Why Choose This Procedure?

• Effective for Renewed Weight Loss: It is a highly effective procedure for patients whose primary issue is an enlarged stomach sleeve, and it can lead to a renewed phase of significant weight loss, similar to initial sleeve results.

• Minimally Invasive: Being performed laparoscopically means smaller incisions, less discomfort, and a faster recovery compared to open surgery.

• Restores Restriction: The primary benefit is the restoration of portion control, which is the key mechanism of the original sleeve gastrectomy.

Your Journey Step by Step

1. Comprehensive Evaluation: This is the most critical step. Our team conducts a thorough review of your previous surgery, weight history, and current anatomy (often using diagnostic tests like an endoscopy or barium swallow) to confirm a re-sleeve is the right option for you.

2. Laparoscopic Re-shaping: The revision surgery is performed under general anaesthesia by our experienced bariatric surgeon.

3. Short Hospital Stay: Post-operative care in our modern hospital typically involves a stay of 2 to 3 nights.

4. Gradual Return to Normal Eating: You will follow a carefully structured dietary plan, similar to your first surgery, starting with liquids and gradually progressing to solids under the guidance of our nutritionists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: How soon can I have a re-sleeve after my first surgery?

  • A: A re-sleeve is typically considered only after a patient's weight has stabilized and sufficient time has passed to evaluate the success of the first procedure, usually at least 18 to 24 months.

• Q: Is weight regain common after a sleeve?

  • A: While the sleeve is a very effective tool, long-term success is a partnership between the surgery and lifestyle. Weight regain can happen if the stomach pouch stretches over time or if lifestyle and dietary habits change.

• Q: Will recovery be longer than the first sleeve?

  • A: The recovery experience is usually very similar to that of your primary sleeve gastrectomy.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice or a diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any health concerns.