Patients who need to lose more than 50 pounds and have a body mass index of more than 35 are candidates for the gastric sleeve bariatric surgery. This procedure is designed to constrict the stomach, making it easier for patients to lose weight quickly.
One patient who has seen extreme success is Renee Wilson. A former contestant on The Biggest Loser, Renee chose Dr. Frenzel for her gastric sleeve procedure. Four months post-surgery, Renee reports losing 60 pounds. After spending time on the ranch for the reality television show, Renee had a serious back injury.
This debilitating injury meant that Renee could not work out any longer, and she gained a lot of weight back.
With such a serious injury, Renee Wilson experienced mental and physical hardships. She could barely walk and was unable to live the active lifestyle she became accustomed to on the Biggest Loser.
But that’s no the end of her story; Renee came to Dr. Frenzel at Advanced Bariatric Solutions. At an initial consultation, Renee and Dr. Frenzel went over all of the bariatric surgery options. Together, they decided that the gastric sleeve procedure would be the best for Renee’s body and lifestyle.
After having the surgery, Renee can now exercise, play with her grandchildren, go running and live an active lifestyle, and enjoy her body. She says the difference has been night and day.
Weight loss, even with bariatric solutions, is a journey that requires commitment and lifestyle changes. When patients undergo weight loss surgery, it is important to understand the changes that are required. Eating healthy, portion control, and activity levels are just a few of the necessary changes.
If you are considering bariatric solution, listen to the wise words of Renee Wilson. Take the necessary steps to reclaiming your health and your life.
While the gastric sleeve is relatively new, it is a popular choice as a bariatric solution. This procedure can be performed as a single operation or as a first-stage operation before gastric bypass, depending on beginning weight.
During this procedure, Dr. Frenzel creates a vertical sleeve of stomach using a stapling device. About 80 percent of the stomach is removed. The sleeve that remains is a long tubular structure similar to the size of a banana.
Because so much of the stomach is removed, patients will only be able to eat about 50 milliliters of food instead of the typical 1500 milliliters. This surgery does not affect normal digestion or absorption.
If you have health problems related to obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, degenerative joint disease, or hyperlipidemia, consider the benefits of gastric sleeve surgery.
