Gastric Sleeve

Jaime Ponce, MD, Medical Director of the Hamilton Bariatric Surgery Program is credentialed to perform a new procedure called the Sleeve Gastrectomy. The Sleeve Gastrectomy removes two-thirds of the stomach, restricting food intake, and reducing the appetite.

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Dr. Ponce explains, "We remove the part of the stomach that produces the hormone that triggers the urge to eat. This helps tremendously with patient compliance, which is critical to the success of any procedure." Dr. Ponce continues, "One of the main advantages of this procedure is that it does not restrict absorption during the digestive process, so it is easier for patients to get proper nutrition while taking in less food. Many patients also like the fact that this procedure uses no foreign body, as with the Gastric Band."

According to Dr. Ponce, "In terms of risk, the sleeve procedure is in between the bypass and the banding procedure. It is equally effective with helping patients reach and maintain their desired weight."

An educational seminar is held monthly at the Brown Conference Center offering more information on all of Hamilton’s surgical weight management options - to register or for more information call 706.272.6668.

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