GASTRIC SLEEVE
GASTRIC SLEEVE
The Gastric Sleeve has become the most popular weight loss procedure over the last decade.
It is performed laparoscopically, using tiny skin incisions & a portion of the stomach is removed, leaving behind a smaller stomach about the size of a banana. This smaller stomach means you eat a smaller amount of food to feel full. Additionally, the part of the stomach that produces the hormone Ghrelin is removed. This hormone plays a role in causing the feeling of hunger. After the Sleeve, as levels of Ghrelin decrease, and feeling of hunger decreases. Significantly less calories consumed leads to massive weight loss.
We find that patients are extremely satisfied with this procedure. They go about their daily lives with a stomach that still feels pretty normal, although significantly smaller. They still enjoy their favorite foods, and go to their favorite restaurants. Since their is no re-routing of intestines, there is minimal malabsorption of nutrients. It's a great operation, and when performed on the right patients, and can give fantastic results.
GUIDELINES FOR QUALIFYING WERE RECENTLY LOWERED- Recently Guidelines for this surgery have been lowered so many patients who may not have qualified before, can now have weight loss surgery with BMI as low as 30 for most people, and as low as 27 for asians.
INSURANCE COVERAGE - Insurances often cover this surgery if their guidelines are met. These guidelines are different amongst different insurance companies and hundreds of different plans. Our office will do all the work necessary to get you covered.
SELF PAY- Our lowest in North East price is $ 13,990 includes surgery fee, hospital OR fee, anesthesia fee, one overnight stay at the hospital, and 1 year of follow-ups (in-person or using tele-health) including dietary counseling. There are no hidden fees. Immediate appointments are available and you can have the surgery within weeks. Generally, this procedure costs between $20-30k elsewhere.
FAST-TRACK - We can fast-track these procedures, especially for self-pay, since the insurance approval timing is eliminated, and you can have the procedure within a couple of weeks.
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USUAL BENEFITS SEEN FROM GASTRIC SLEEVE
GASTRIC SLEEVE CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS:
Cardiovascular disease: Morbidly obese individuals are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Type 2 diabetes: Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, which can lead to a range of complications including nerve damage, kidney disease, blindness, and heart disease.
Sleep apnea: Obese individuals are more likely to develop sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops and starts during sleep. This can lead to poor sleep quality and daytime fatigue.
Joint problems: The excess weight carried by morbidly obese individuals can put significant strain on the joints, leading to conditions such as osteoarthritis and back pain.
Infertility: Obesity can cause hormonal imbalances that can lead to infertility in both men and women.
Respiratory problems: Obese individuals are at an increased risk of developing respiratory problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Gastrointestinal disorders: Morbidly obese individuals are at an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Certain cancers: Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of several types of cancer, including breast cancer, colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
Mental health issues: Morbidly obese individuals may be at an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the presence of multiple small cysts on the ovaries, irregular periods, and high levels of male hormones (androgens). Obesity is strongly associated with PCOS, and research has shown that up to 80% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese.
Migraines: Obesity has been found to be linked to migraines, a common and disabling neurological condition that affects many people worldwide. Here are some of the ways in which obesity is related to migraines.
Fibromyalgia: is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The exact causes of fibromyalgia are not well understood, but research has suggested that obesity may be a risk factor for the development of fibromyalgia.
IS IT SAFE ?
IS IT SAFE ?
SAFETY
Gastric Sleeve procedure have come a long way, and has become as safe as many routine surgeries. It's performed laparoscopically in a minimally invasive manner. Dr. Mehta has successfully performed thousands of weight loss surgeries over 2 decades, and continues to perform the entire surgery himself from beginning to end. These procedures have become significantly safer over the years, leading the American society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) to lower their guidelines to who can qualify for surgery.
You should also know that all surgeries are personally performed by Dr. Mehta, not by a junior surgeon. Students are never involved in surgery. You get the benefit of a highly trained and vastly experienced surgeon who has performed thousands of laparoscopic weight loss surgeries.
Weight Loss Surgery: Lowers Risk of death from HEART DISEASE by 40%, from DIABETES by 92% & from CANCER by 60%
HOW MUCH WEIGHT WILL I LOSE?
Overall weight loss depends on many factors. Since you are unique, and so is your weight loss journey, diet & lifestyle, how much weight you will lose can only be estimated after putting your entire picture together regarding your age, height, weight, medical illnesses, and lifestyle. Smaller patients can lose around 50 lbs. but larger ones can lose up to 180 lbs. or more. Results vary based on many factors such as age, sex, and conforming with proper post-op nutrition guidelines. The size of the gastric sleeve can be customized for the desired weight loss whether you want to lose 50 lbs. or 150.
HOW MUCH TIME OFF IS NEEDED?
Nearly all of our patients go home after 1 overnight stay at the hospital. Most people can resume work from home in 3 days or go to a desk job in about 7-10 days. Those who can take more time off, generally take 2 weeks.
IS IT SAFE ?
INSURANCE COVERAGE
DOES INSURANCE COVER THE GASTRIC SLEEVE ?
Insurance companies can be complex and benefits frequently change. We would be glad to check your coverage at no cost, and do all the leg-work to acquire insurance approval.
IF INSURANCE DOESN'T COVER SURGERY, WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
1. Options include upgrading insurance. You can contact us and find out which insurance benefits would best fit you.
2. Self-Pay. Our self-pay fees for Gastric Sleeve are the lowest around despite the fact that we spare no operative expense and use the best surgery devices and materials on the planet, for the added safety of all our patients. Our current package price is $13,990 and includes surgery fee, hospital OR fee, anesthesia fee, one overnight stay at the hospital, and 1 year of follow-ups (in-person or using tele-health) including dietary counseling. Immediate appointments are available and you can have the surgery within weeks. Generally, this procedure costs between $20-30k elsewhere.
3. Our office can sometimes get insurances to cover part of the procedure.
4. Financing is available using Care Credit and Health Care Services Loans.
DOES INSURANCE COVER THE GASTRIC SLEEVE ?
Insurance companies can be complex and benefits frequently change. We would be glad to check your coverage at no cost, and do all the leg-work to acquire insurance approval.
IF INSURANCE DOESN'T COVER SURGERY, WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
1. Options include upgrading insurance. You can contact us and find out which insurance benefits would best fit you.
2. Self-Pay. Our self-pay fees for Gastric Sleeve are the lowest around despite the fact that we spare no operative expense and use the best surgery devices and materials on the planet, for the added safety of all our patients. Our current package price is $13,990 and includes surgery fee, hospital OR fee, anesthesia fee, one overnight stay at the hospital, and 1 year of follow-ups (in-person or using tele-health) including dietary counseling. Immediate appointments are available and you can have the surgery within weeks. Generally, this procedure costs between $20-30k elsewhere.
3. Our office can sometimes get insurances to cover part of the procedure.
4. Financing is available using Care Credit and Health Care Services Loans.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
DOES INSURANCE COVER THE GASTRIC SLEEVE ?
Insurance companies can be complex and benefits frequently change. We would be glad to check your coverage at no cost, and do all the leg-work to acquire insurance approval.
IF INSURANCE DOESN'T COVER SURGERY, WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
1. Options include upgrading insurance. You can contact us and find out which insurance benefits would best fit you.
2. Self-Pay. Our self-pay fees for Gastric Sleeve are the lowest around despite the fact that we spare no operative expense and use the best surgery devices and materials on the planet, for the added safety of all our patients. Our current package price is $13,990 and includes surgery fee, hospital OR fee, anesthesia fee, one overnight stay at the hospital, and 1 year of follow-ups (in-person or using tele-health) including dietary counseling. Immediate appointments are available and you can have the surgery within weeks. Generally, this procedure costs between $20-30k elsewhere.
3. Our office can sometimes get insurances to cover part of the procedure.
4. Financing is available using Care Credit and Health Care Services Loans.
"I was made aware of Dr. Mehta’s program through an associate at work. I was shocked at the reaction that Dr. Mehta received from his patients during the seminar. He answered all of my questions straight to the point. My total experience with the program was fantastic!! Dr. Mehta has given me my life back! I am able to live and work like I did when I was young! I feel I was given a chance to start over and I owe it to Dr. Mehta. My surgery was flawless. I felt great after. Recovery was quick and now I am on my way to new goals. Thank you so much for the new LIFE!!"
GARY G. FRANKLIN PARK, NJ
"I suffered from diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, sleep apnea, lack of energy, swollen feet and grumpiness. Best of all I no longer use medicines & no longer suffer from any of the other medical issues. Even my grumpiness has gone away. My PCP was amazed and very impressed. I wish that there was a way to thank Dr. Mehta for what he has done. If I could do it all over again, I would in heart beat with Dr. Mehta."
- Miguel C. (Lost 76 lbs.)
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
"I suffered from diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, sleep apnea, lack of energy, swollen feet and grumpiness. Best of all I no longer use medicines & no longer suffer from any of the other medical issues. Even my grumpiness has gone away. My PCP was amazed and very impressed. I wish that there was a way to thank Dr. Mehta for what he has done. If I could do it all over again, I would in heart beat with Dr. Mehta."
- Miguel C. (Lost 76 lbs.)
WHY CHOOSE DR. MEHTA & OUR BARIATRIC CENTER
Dr. Mehta has done thousands of weight loss surgeries over the last 2 decades, and has helped people lose hundreds of thousands of lbs. Every person is different and requires a tailored surgery that's best for them.
The size of the stomach is customized so the patient can lose the correct amount of weight. There is a critical difference between someone who needs to lose 50 lbs. compared to another who needs to lose 200 lbs.
Your surgery, pre-op and post-op follow-ups are all done by Dr. Mehta, so you get personalized care, which is not seen in large university programs.
WHY CHOOSE DR. MEHTA & OUR BARIATRIC CENTER
Safety: Dr. Mehta has done thousands of weight loss surgeries over the last 2 decades, and has helped people lose hundreds of thousands of lbs. Every person is different and requires a tailored surgery that's best for them.
Customization: The size of the stomach is customized so the patient can lose the correct amount of weight. There is a critical difference between someone who needs to lose 50 lbs. compared to another who needs to lose 200 lbs.
Personalized Care: Your surgery, pre-op and post-op follow-ups are all done by Dr. Mehta, so you get personalized care, which is not seen in large university programs.
Long Term Follow-up: Our patients are followed up for as long as they choose to keep coming back. Some of our patients have been with us for 2 decades.
Body Contouring: Dr. Mehta is amongst the few surgeons in the world that perform both bariatric surgery and extensive body contouring procedures.
Patient satisfaction: Dr. Mehta has an average of 4.8 stars out of 5 from over 450 reviews.
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OLD BRIDGE OFFICE2 Hospital Plaza, Suite 470, Old Bridge, NJ
PRINCETON, NJ OFFICE
1 Academy Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
OLD BRIDGE, NJ OFFICE
2 Hospital Plaza, Suite 470, Old Bridge, NJ
Call/Text (609)924-0200
Call: 888-NEW-BODY
"I was made aware of Dr. Mehta’s program through an associate at work. I was shocked at the reaction that Dr. Mehta received from his patients during the seminar. He answered all of my questions straight to the point. My total experience with the program was fantastic!! Dr. Mehta has given me my life back! I am able to live and work like I did when I was young! I feel I was given a chance to start over and I owe it to Dr. Mehta. My surgery was flawless. I felt great after. Recovery was quick and now I am on my way to new goals. Thank you so much for the new LIFE!!"
GARY G. FRANKLIN PARK, NJ
"I suffered from diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, sleep apnea, lack of energy, swollen feet and grumpiness. Best of all I no longer use medicines & no longer suffer from any of the other medical issues. Even my grumpiness has gone away. My PCP was amazed and very impressed. I wish that there was a way to thank Dr. Mehta for what he has done. If I could do it all over again, I would in heart beat with Dr. Mehta."
- Miguel C. (Lost 76 lbs.)