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GASTRIC SLEEVE FOR OLDER PATIENTS

Obesity has a hugely detrimental effect on your wellbeing and overall quality of life. Gastric sleeve surgery is a common weight-loss choice for individuals who have difficulty keeping their weight off. At MayClinik in Turkey, our doctors regularly perform gastric sleeve with great success. But what about gastric sleeve for older patients? Is it safe? In this informative blog post, our team addresses this issue and examines the dangers and benefits of weight loss surgery for older people.

Gastric Sleeve: A Quick Overview

Gastric sleeve surgery is less invasive than gastric bypass surgery. To operate, the surgeon makes tiny incisions in the abdomen and then uses laparoscopic instruments to cut part of the stomach. The remaining section, which resembles a tube or sleeve, is much smaller and thus limits the intake of food.

Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass: Which one is better for older patients?

Gastric sleeve surgery is considered safer for older people than gastric bypass surgery. It is also more effective compared to gastric banding and results in fewer adverse effects and post-operative complications. In general, gastric sleeve surgery is recommended for individuals with a BMI of at least 40. In other words, you’re at least 100 pounds above your target weight.

What do the studies say about this?

In 2011, Digestive Disease Week published a research study on bariatric surgery in older adults. Experts analyzed data on more than 48,000 adults who had undergone weight loss surgery between 2005 and 2009, all of whom had a BMI of at least 35. During that time, the number of senior adults with bariatric surgery more than doubled. Data showed that seniors over 65 years of age were at no higher risk than younger patients when a significant adverse reaction to weight loss surgery occurred. The only identifiable distinction was that patients over the age of 65 are more likely to need longer hospital stays.

Benefits of Gastric Sleeve for Older Patients

There are several benefits that weight loss surgery can bring to older patients. In addition to improving their physical health, the quality of life is significantly improved. Bariatric surgery helps patients to enjoy things they have not been able to enjoy before. Imagine the difference in weight loss surgery will occur as individuals can ride on a plane or stay on their feet for longer. Even a family holiday instantly becomes smoother and less stressful.

Are There Risks?

As in every surgical operation, there is often a chance of gastric sleeve surgery. Some of these include:

• Infection
• Excessive bleeding
• Blood clots
• Adverse reactions to anesthesia
• Respiratory issues
• Leaks from the stomach

Older patients do not have a higher risk of these complications, as described above.

For more information on weight loss in a safe and fast way, be sure to contact our trusted bariatric surgeons and weight loss specialists. MayClinik family always here to help you![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]