Gastric Sleeve Surgery in New York, NY

Also called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve surgery is a procedure that involves reducing the size of the stomach. The surgeons remove about 80% of the pouch-shaped stomach, transforming it into a tube-like banana-shaped “sleeve.” As a result, most tissues are discarded, while the remaining stomach is put back together in its new, smaller shape.

There is a simple working principle behind the gastric sleeve procedure in NYC: to reduce your usual daily food intake and lower the production of hunger hormones. Since the stomach’s size is significantly reduced, you feel full faster and your appetite decreases. Therefore, you can enjoy a rapid weight loss and avoid regaining lost weight.

You qualify if you have a high BMI. Patients with a Body Mass Index of 40 or a BMI of 35 and above and who suffer weight-related issues like heart disease and diabetes are eligible for a gastric sleeve. You can also opt-in if you have struggled with losing weight before, even with exercise and dieting, provided you have a strong desire and are mentally and physically prepared for the procedure.

At Lenox Hill Hospital, our licensed and experienced professionals specialize in gastric sleeve surgeries in New York, guaranteeing a safe and effective procedure. Contact us today for personalized solutions.

Gastric sleeve surgery at Lenox Hill Bariatric Surgery Program is extremely safe. Our surgeons are highly experienced in minimally-invasive bariatric procedures and have performed hundreds of successful surgeries.

As with any surgical procedure, there are minor risks associated with surgery and general anesthesia. Patients must take care to follow post-surgical dietary and exercise guidelines in order to achieve satisfactory long-term outcomes from gastric sleeve surgery in NYC.

In most cases, insurance will fully or partially cover gastric sleeve surgery. Prior to proceeding with surgery, our team will work with you to verify insurance coverage through your provider, including incorporating any necessary pre-surgical steps, like diet and exercise plans. For your convenience, Lenox Hill Bariatric Surgery Program accepts most major insurance carriers offered in the state of New York. If your insurance is not accepted or you do not have insurance, we do accept cash pay and payment plans.

*Results may vary.

To learn more about gastric sleeve surgery in Manhattan, New York, and other weight-loss surgery options, contact us to enroll in our free weight loss seminar here at the Lenox Hill Bariatric Surgery Program in New York City, or give us a call at 1-888-WHY-WEIGHT (1-888-949-9344).

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