In the realm of weight loss treatments, the pursuit of effective non surgical procedure options has led to remarkable innovations. One such groundbreaking procedure is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), which is rapidly gaining recognition for its impressive results and minimal recovery time. It is NOT a surgery but MANY benefits of a surgery.
Here at Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics in Atlanta, Georgia, our team performs this procedure with profound results. Here’s what we want you to know.
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a nonsurgical weight loss procedure designed to reduce the size of your stomach using an endoscope — a flexible tube with a camera and special suturing tools attached. Unlike traditional bariatric surgeries, ESG doesn’t require any incisions.
Instead, we insert the endoscope through your mouth and down into your stomach, where we perform the suturing within. The procedure effectively reduces your stomach’s volume by up to 70%, creating a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach that can hold less food. It decreases the amount of food you can take in.
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One of the most compelling aspects of ESG is its non-surgical nature. Traditional weight loss surgeries, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, involve significant surgical intervention, including incisions, removal of a portion of the stomach, and a longer recovery period.
In contrast, we perform ESG through your mouth, leaving no visible scars and requiring no hospital stay. You can go home the same day and get back to your normal activities and work within 2-3 days.
• no cutting of stomach
• no cutting of small intestine
• no cutting of abdominal wall
Despite its minimally invasive approach, ESG delivers substantial weight loss results. Patients can expect to lose an average of 12-20% of their total body weight within the first year after the procedure.
This weight loss can have a profound impact on your overall health, improving or even resolving obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
The risks associated with ESG are significantly lower compared with traditional weight loss surgeries. Since the procedure is nonsurgical, there’s a reduced risk of complications such as infections, bleeding, and hernias.
In addition, because we don’t physically remove a portion of your stomach, as in sleeve gastrectomy, ESG is considered a reversible procedure, adding to its appeal for those seeking a less permanent option.
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty might be suitable for you if you haven’t achieved your desired results through diet and exercise alone. It’s also an attractive option if you’re not a candidate for traditional bariatric surgery or prefer to avoid it.
If you’re a candidate for ESG, its combination of non-surgical procedures, significant results, and lower risks makes it a powerful option to achieve long-term weight loss.
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