Endosleeve
How it works
Also called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Reduced stomach volume
Do I qualify?
BMI 30-35 kg/m2
Diets did not work
I am very motivated to change my lifestyle
Additional info: www.endosleeve.be
Weight loss
50% excess weight loss in 1 years
Procedure
Endoscopic, scarless procedure under general anesthesia
1 night in the hospital
Postoperative diet
Risk
Very low risk procedure
Operative: bleeding, perforation
The stomach size is reduced using an gastroscope inserted into the mouth.
Sleeve gastrectomy
How it works
Decreased ‘hunger hormone’
Reduced stomach volume
Do I qualify?
BMI > 35kg/m2
Diets did not work
I am very motivated to change my lifestyle
Weight loss
60-80% excess weight loss in 1-1.5 years
Procedure
Laparoscopic procedure under general anesthesia
1-2 nights in the hospital
Pre- and postoperative diet
Risk
Low risk procedure
Operative risks: bleeding, wound infection, organ injury, stapleline leak, thrombosis, pain
Side effects / postoperative complications: gallstones, temporary hair loss, reflux, vitamin deficiency
Approximately 70% of the stomach is resected.
Gastric Bypass
How it works
Decreased ‘hunger hormone’
Reduced stomach volume
Decreased absorption of food
Do I qualify?
BMI > 35kg/m2
Diets did not work
I am very motivated to change my lifestyle
Weight loss
60-80% excess weight loss in 1-1.5 years
procedure
Laparoscopic procedure under general anesthesia
1-2 nights in the hospital
Pre- and postoperative diet
Risk?
Low risk procedure
Operative risks: bleeding, wound infection, organ injury, anastomotic leak, thrombosis, pain
Side effects / postoperative complications: dumping syndrome, gallstones, temporary hair loss, internal herniation, vitamin deficiency
From normal to situation after gastric bypass.
Re-do surgery
Occasionally, patients develop weight regain or other problems after prior weight loss surgery, making additional surgery necessary in some cases. For instance, late complications after gastric banding occur quite frequently.
There are multiple surgical procedures possible to treat late complications. We offer a wide range of secondary surgical (laparoscopic and endoscopic) procedures which can be indicated depending on the prior surgical procedure and complication type. Please contact us for more information.
Bariatric surgery
Surgery for weight loss is called bariatric surgery. During bariatric procedures changes are made to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Some procedures limit how much you can eat, other procedures also reduce absorption of nutrient.
Many studies have shown that bariatric surgery offers the highest chance of successful weight loss for patients with morbid obesity. In addition bariatric surgery results in a significant reduction of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, joint problems etc etc. It is important to realise that all weight loss operations are a tool to help you lose weight in combination with a diet and lifestyle changes. So, an operation is not the easy way out. It will take motivation, adaption and hard work to achieve your weight-goals.
Price of our procedures
Our procedures are reasonably priced. For a price overview of our procedures, please have a look at our price list. We advise you to contact your insurance company to inform if you are eligible for reimbursement for bariatric surgery procedures. If you are eligible for reimbursement, we are happy to assist you with a medical reimbursement letter.
Get in touch
We at Waregem Weight Center know that finding the right doctor to help you is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer a free info session to walk you through your needs and wishes. Dr Christopher Lange is available for an info session by telephone to answer questions and advise you what steps to take if your are interested in bariatric surgery.