Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Resection Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity - Birmingham, Montgomery, and across Alabama

Many individuals who suffer from morbid obesity have found that bariatric surgery at our office serving Birmingham, Montgomery, and other areas of Alabama provides life-changing results. If you are considering weight-loss surgery, laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection with experienced bariatric surgeon Andrew M. Dewitt may be an excellent option. It is important to remember that all types of bariatric surgery require a commitment to making significant changes in lifestyle and eating habits. The rewards for committed weight-loss surgery candidates can include a dramatic reduction in weight and increased self-confidence.

If you would like to learn more about morbid obesity and bariatric surgery at our office serving patients from Birmingham, Montgomery, and all of Alabama, contact Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt today.

• How Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Resection Works
• What to Expect after Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Resection Surgery
• Risks of Gastric Sleeve Resection Surgery

How Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Resection Works

Laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection is a relatively new surgical approach to treating morbid obesity. This form of bariatric surgery is now provided at our Birmingham, Alabama practice. The procedure involves the removal of the lower two-thirds of the stomach, which results in a stomach pouch that is smaller and more tube-shaped. This causes patients to become full after eating much less food than before surgery. Dr. Dewitt performs the gastric sleeve resection using the minimally invasive laparoscopic method. With the laparoscopic technique, small holes are made in the abdomen instead of larger, more traditional, surgical incisions.

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What to Expect after Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Resection Surgery

The laparoscopic approach results in a much shorter recovery period. Before you undergo bariatric surgery, the staff at our Alabama practice will help you prepare for the best recovery possible. After the laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection procedure, eating and other lifestyles habits must be permanently altered. Required changes include eating smaller quantities of food more frequently in order to prevent sudden attacks of hunger and to ensure that the body obtains sufficient proteins, minerals, and vitamins. 

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Risks of Gastric Sleeve Resection Surgery

Like all surgery, the laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection involves certain risks. When helping patients determine how best to combat morbid obesity, Dr. Dewitt thoroughly reviews the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery with all his Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama area patients. Risks associated with laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection include infection, pneumonia, and bleeding. In extremely rare cases, the procedure has resulted in death. Before you make any decisions regarding bariatric surgery, Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt can help you determine whether this weight-loss procedure is right for you.

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Contact Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt for a Consultation

For those suffering the effects of morbid obesity, bariatric surgery at our practice serving Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama can lead to healthier, happier, and more active lives. We offer eligible patients the opportunity to dramatically reduce their weight with procedures performed by our highly experienced, caring, and compassionate surgeon. For more information about laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection and to learn whether you are a candidate for this or other bariatric surgery procedures, contact Dr. Andrew M. Dewitt today to attend an informative seminar.

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Andrew M. Dewitt, M.D.
2401 15th Ave N
Suite 140
Birmingham, Alabama 35234
Phone: (205) 502-4400
Fax: (205) 502-1210

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