Gastric sleeve in Malaysia

Hospitals for Gastric sleeve in Malaysia

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Sunway Medical Centre Malaysian Society for Quality in Health

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Specialities: Cosmetic surgery, general surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, heart & vascular surgery, dental services, infertility, ENT, eye surgery, spinal treatment, urology
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Have you tried dieting and other weight loss interventions for many years with minimal success, and are looking for a permanent solution for your obesity problem?

Perhaps it is time you considered gastric sleeve surgery.

This procedure is considered to be the best for persons with a BMI of over 40, so if you fit this profile, you should take the first steps in having corrective surgery done.

Please read on to find out how you can undergo gastric sleeve surgery, safely and affordably, in Malaysia.

About Sleeve Gastrectomy

The surgeon starts by making some incisions in your stomach followed by insertion of a laparoscope (miniature camera that transmits images to a monitor).

Other surgical instruments are inserted into the surgical site to remove almost three quarters of your stomach, in what is known as minimally invasive surgery.

The remainder of your stomach is then reattached to form a sleeve or tube shape.

Cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Malaysia

Gastric sleeve surgery in Malaysia costs between $8,000 and $12,000, depending on which doctor and hospital you choose to have the procedure done.

Surgery time

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Days in hospital – 2 days

Stay in Malaysia after gastric sleeve – 2 weeks

Recovery after surgery – 4 to 6 weeks

Risks & Recovery

Gastric sleeve surgery has a low mortality risk with 1 death recorded in every 1000 surgery cases.

However, it carries other risks especially for persons with higher BMIs, including symptoms like pulmonary embolism, internal bleeding, gastric leaks, abscess formation and strictures which lead to food intolerance.

What to expect after surgery?

Unlike gastric bypass surgery, gastric sleeve surgery is irreversible, and requires you to change your eating habits forever. After surgery:

You will experience belly pain, and tenderness around the surgical incisions; the doctor should provide you with pain medication
You will get fuller faster, and may experience weakness, nausea, or diarrhea due to “dumping” of food into your small intestines
Avoid lifting heavy objects while your stomach heals
Start with semi-solid foods as you recover from surgery, and graduate to solid foods – albeit in very small quantities.
Take plenty of fluids to stay hydrated

For gastric sleeve in Malaysia, consider the hospitals listed on the right.

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