Gastric sleeve results are typically impressive, with patients losing 50-60% of their excess body weight within the first year. The surgery also leads to improvements in obesity-related conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Long-term success depends on the patient’s ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle post-surgery.

The stomach sleeve diet follows the same principles as the gastric sleeve diet. After the surgery, patients must follow a structured eating plan, starting with liquids and progressing to solid foods over several weeks. The diet focuses on small, high-protein meals to support weight loss and ensure adequate nutrition.

Roux-en-Y bypass is another term for the RNY procedure. This surgery helps patients lose weight by creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting it directly to the small intestine, bypassing a portion of the digestive tract. The result is a reduced ability to absorb calories and nutrients. Patients who undergo RNY experience rapid weight loss, but it also requires them to make permanent changes to their diet and lifestyle to avoid complications like dumping syndrome, where food moves too quickly from the... +More

The intragastric balloon is the first of the endoscopic techniques which have the potential to be important means of achieving weight loss without the need for surgery. This is the only endoscopic technique which currently we offer at CBS. But the field of endoscopic techniques for weight loss is a rapidly developing one and further techniques could be available in the not-too-distant future. The intragastric balloon is a day procedure. You are very lightly anaesthetised during the procedure as it can be... +More

Gastritis erythema refers to redness or inflammation of the stomach lining, often seen during endoscopic examinations. It can indicate mild gastritis or early stages of stomach irritation. The cause may be related to infections, medication use, or diet, and treatment typically involves addressing the underlying issue.