Gastric Sleeve (Bariatric surgery) in Iran
Operation: 1 – 2 Hours
Anesthesia:General
Healing:1 – 2 months
Clinic Stay: 1 Day
Total Stay: 9 Day
Back to Work: 14 Days
Our Sleeve Surgery Packages include:
Our Sleeve Surgery Packages include:
Your Detailed Schedule in Iran
>> Day 1: The representative of Iran Surgery Center is waiting for you at the airport. And transfers you to the hotel. You will meet the doctor on the same day and then perform your tests and Heart and nutrition counseling with our representative.
>> Day 2: Our representative at the hotel is waiting for you to go to the surgery center or hospital together. All arrangements are made by us for Weight loss surgery. Instructions after surgery will be communicated to you in writing and orally.
>> Day 3: You will return to the hotel with your interpreter. The doctor’s assistant follow up will start 24 hours a day. A private nurse will be available if needed. Daily light walking and taking postoperative medications begin.
About our hotels and services
During your stay and treatment in Iran, you will not have any worries about accommodation, transportation, translator and anything else. Depending on your taste and needs, VIP or economic services and hotels will be provided for you. Further details will be announced during the application process.
Our Patients Have Something To Tell You
See why people choose us as their facilitator to get their plastic surgery done in Iran.
Is Iran the right choice for my Gastric Sleeve surgery?
Iran is a vast country with advanced medical facilities and equipment. Skilled and experienced Iranian doctors with experience in thousands of advanced cosmetic and therapeutic surgeries are ready to serve you. Iranian are interested in various body and facial surgeries and this has made Iranian doctors very experienced in this field. In addition to using advanced medical facilities, you can enjoy the sights of this ancient country before and after the operation.
Why choose Iran Surgery Center?
At Iran Surgery Center, in cooperation with top Iranian doctors, we provide world-class medical and beauty services. Providing visas, tickets, transportation within the city, pick up and drop off to the airport, accompanying you in all stages of treatment, surgery, performing tests and imaging before and after surgery are among the services of Iran Surgery Center.
How will my surgery go at Iran Surgery Center?
The surgical procedure in Iran Surgical Center is very simple. In the first step, you contact us through one of the online communication methods (WhatsApp, Instagram, email, Facebook, etc.). We will do the rest for you. Our experts will review your basic information and requirements. They may ask you for a photo of the area you want to do to choose the right surgeon or to announce the price more accurately, or they may ask for your medical records for medical surgeries. In the following, we take all the necessary measures for a quiet and comfortable surgery.
Why choose Iran for cosmetic surgery?
cosmetic surgery is very popular in Iran. The number of cosmetic procedures in the world is 0.2% of the world’s population, while the number of cosmetic procedures in Iran is 1% of the population. This means that 5 times more cosmetic procedures are performed in Iran than the global average. Iran is known as the ‘nose job capital of the world’ because of the high rate of the procedure. With highly-trained facial and body surgeons and very affordable costs, Iran is a hot destination for all cosmetic surgery candidates from all around the world.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Iran all you need to know
First of all, let’s check if weight loss or liposuction is right for us?
Calculate your body mass index. If your BMI is above 40, you are a perfect case for bariatric surgery. If your BMI is between 35 and 40, you are a suitable case for obesity surgery, but consult your doctor for a more definite opinion. For BMI below 35, liposuction and body contouring can be a suitable option for you.
BMI
Laparoscopic Gastric sleeve is the most popular bariatric surgery. During this surgery, most of the stomach is removed. Because the new stomach has a smaller volume and produces much less hunger hormone than before, the person eats less food and feels full sooner and loses weight quickly.
How is weight loss after gastric sleeve surgery?
- The first 2 weeks: 5 to 8 kg weight loss(500 grams of weight loss per day)
- First 3 months: 45% – 35% reduction in excess weight
- First 6 months: 60% – 50% reduction in excess weight
- First year: 70% – 60% reduction in excess weight
- Maximum weight loss in 12 to 24 months after obesity surgery
* Weight loss in obesity surgery depends on the person and the result varies from person to person. There is no guarantee for a certain result and specific weight.
Gastric sleeve operation step by step
First, 5 small holes are made to insert surgical instruments in the abdomen (laparoscopic method)
- The stomach is examined and the surrounding arteries are separated from the stomach
- A calibration tube or boogie (to measure and control the remaining stomach diameter) is inserted into the stomach
- The stomach is punctured and incised as much as a calibration tube or bogie with a surgical stapler and The stapler is struck to the end of the stomach and the stomach is completely separated
- The detached stomach comes out of the abdomen. The calibration tube or bogie comes out and the final shape of the sleek stomach turns into a banana or sausage.
Diseases that can be treated with gastric sleeve surgery
Extensive studies have shown that gastric sleeve surgery improves or treats many obesity-related diseases, such as:
Type 2 diabetes: Numerous studies have shown that 80% to 60% of patients with type 2 diabetes will recover after gastric sleeve surgery , blood pressure, Fatty Liver, High cholesterol, Sleep apnea, Reduce cancer rates, Polycystic ovary (PCO), Asthma, Migraine,
joint’s pain, Depression and psychiatric problems, Infertility, Low testosterone levels(Slioma action naturally increases testosterone levels), urinary incontinence, Gout and etc.
Nutrition after gastric sleeve
- 1 day later: water, tea and filtered liquids
- Week 1: Water, tea, juice, yogurt, milk and buttermilk
- Week 2: Soup Mix
- Week 3: Puree
- Week 4: Soft food
1 month after gastric sleeve surgery, you can start the table diet with the following conditions:
- Eat with a small spoon or fork (small amount)
- Chew well
- Pay attention to the size of the new stomach
- Drink plenty of water
- Take supplements and vitamins regularly
Complications of sleeve surgery
In the last 20 years, with the improvement and advancement of surgical techniques and tools, as well as the increasing experience of surgeons, gastric sleeve surgery has become a low-risk obesity surgery; At Iran Surgery Center, we take all measures to minimize the possibility of complications. The following is a list of possible major complications of gastric sleeve surgery:
Leakage from staple line – This is a very rare but important and serious complication. Various articles have reported leakage rates between 0.5 and 3%. In order to reduce this complication as much as possible, the doctors of Iran Surgery Center have a great plan and accuracy in their patients, so that we have had the least complication in gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass. These protocols of Iran Surgery Center include:
- Careful examination of the patient before surgery
- Pre-operative subspecialty consultations
- Treatment of lung and heart diseases… before surgery
- Precise surgical technique during surgery
- Operation time leak test
- Endoscopy at the end of the operation
Reflux or heartburn – This is one of the most controversial topics in obesity surgery. Some people may develop postoperative reflux, which usually improves with weight improvement, eating habits, and regular antacids (OTCs).
Vitamin deficiency – is easily treated with supplements.
Weight Regain – After 1 to 2 years, a slight increase in weight occurs in most people and with any operation (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass) that is not a cause for concern, but about 10 to 20% of patients may be significantly overweight. After 5 years, most surgical centers around the world have reported that most patients have been able to maintain their weight loss during this time.
Drooping or sagging skin after gastric sleeve – seen in some people. After the weight is fixed, we can return the freshness of your skin to you, with abdominoplasty, breast lift ,butt lift and arm lift at Iran Surgery Center.
Postoperative bleeding – usually only increases the length of the hospital stay.
Clot in the leg or lung (pulmonary embolism) – (very rare)
Postoperative gastric sleeve stenosis – (very rare)
gastric bypass or gastric sleeve?
While gastric bypass surgery is considered the gold standard in bariatric surgery, in recent years gastric sleeve surgery has become the most popular and common bariatric surgery in Iran, the United States and around the world. Because:
- Technically, gastric sleeve surgery is easier than bypass surgery. The length of gastric sleeve surgery is about half that of gastric bypass.
- Gastric sleeve is much less likely to be malnourished and vitamin deficient than gastric bypass. There is no malabsorption in gastric sleeve.
- Long-term complications of gastric bypass are greater than sleeve surgery. For example, in gastric bypass, there is a possibility of intestinal obstruction, marginal gastric ulcers and internal hernia, while this possibility is not present in the gastric sleeve.
- Favorite of doctors in other groups (especially gastroenterologists)
If needed, you can also read the Wikipedia article in this field.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
Suitable candidates for gastric sleeve are those with a
- Body Mass Index (BMI) 39.9-39 with one of the diseases related to obesity such as: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, fatty liver and …
- Body mass index (BMI) or BMI above 40
On average, a person will lose between 60% and 70% of their excess weight with gastric sleeve surgery.
The success of gastric sleeve surgery for weight loss is approximately 90% – 80%
In general, postoperative pain is well controlled and most patients need less painkillers than prescribed. And there is basically no need for a pain pump.
In the first 2 to 4 weeks, weakness and fatigue are normal, but by changing the diet to puree after the second week, the body gradually adapts and the energy level returns to the previous level.
You can exercise 4 weeks after surgery. and exercise greatly increases your energy levels.
if you work with computer or pen, Up to 7 days after gastric sleeve surgery, you can return to work as long as you do not lift heavy equipment, and do not exercise and do strenuous activity. 1 months after gastric sleeve, you can exercise and do any activity you like.
You should wear a surgical bra for about 2 months after surgery. If you feel comfortable, you can use the special bra for up to 6 months.
To maintain the new shape of the breast and get the best results from breast reduction surgery, wearing this bra is strongly recommended.
To get your gastric sleeve done in Iran, you just need to contact us by completing the above form or text us through the below chat box. Our patient coordinators are 24/7 available to provide you with all the information you may need prior to your trip to Iran.
Once we receive your information and medical history, we’ll arrange your treatment with one of our trusted plastic surgeons. We’ll get your visa, get your ticket, and book your hotel and doctor’s appointment. As soon as you arrive at the airport, we will pick you up, take you to the doctor and hospital, and stay right by your side until the time you leave the country.
75 to 80% of the stomach is expelled from the abdomen and the remaining stomach is about 20 to 25% of the main stomach
What is the amount of pain that we have to endure in this operation? If we want to consider 10 as the most severe pain, what number can be considered for gastric sleeve or maybe bypass operation?
There will be no pain after gastric sleeve surgery in most people. But the pain that few people will experience is very mild and will go away within the first few days. However, if there is pain, it is well controlled with painkillers. The amount of pain varies depending on different people, but most patients of the Iran Surgery Center have reported the number 3 for the amount of pain.