Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Obesity tends to bring other problems with it, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, joint strain, poor sleep, and cardiovascular risk. Many patients have already given diet and medicines a fair trial without lasting results. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a bariatric hospital in Mumbai where evaluation is organised in a set order, so each visit has a purpose. The first consultation and several initial tests can often be arranged together to avoid repeat trips. Sleeve gastrectomy removes about 75 to 80 percent of the stomach, leaving a narrow tube that limits intake and lowers hunger. Our Andheri East centre offers sleeve gastrectomy in Andheri East, Mumbai for patients who need a more lasting option.
Symptoms and Health Problems Linked to Obesity
High blood sugar or poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Joint pain in the knees, hips or back
Snoring, broken sleep and daytime fatigue suggesting sleep apnoea
Breathlessness on stairs or short walks
Weight regained after repeated diets
Patients with several of these can consult our bariatric surgery team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.
Who Is a Candidate
A BMI above 35 is generally sufficient grounds
A BMI above 32 with diabetes, hypertension or obstructive sleep apnoea often warrants earlier evaluation
Eating patterns are assessed individually
Psychological readiness is considered, since surgery changes the stomach and not the habits around it
What the Procedure Involves
About 75 to 80 percent of the stomach, mainly the outer curve under the left rib cage, is removed, leaving a tube of roughly 60 to 100 millilitres. Food still moves the usual way, and the pylorus is untouched. Hunger often falls early because the removed portion produces ghrelin, the appetite hormone.
Comparison With Gastric Bypass
The sleeve is technically less complex, carries a lower risk of serious malabsorption and, for most patients, avoids dumping syndrome. Bypass may suit severe, long-standing acid reflux or diabetes that has not responded to medicines over many years. The decision follows individual assessment.
Nutrition and Follow-Up
High protein at every meal
Vitamin B12, calcium and iron supplements over the long term
Follow-up visits scheduled in advance, so they can be planned around work
Diabetes, blood pressure and joint pain often start improving within weeks. Regain is possible if eating patterns gradually expand the sleeve. Patients can speak to the best bariatric surgeons in Andheri East, Mumbai about eligibility.
Treatment Approach: Before, During and After
- Before the procedure
Medical history, blood tests and an assessment of eating behaviour and psychological readiness, completed in the planned sequence. During the procedure
Laparoscopic surgery through five or six incisions of under 1.5 centimetres each. The left part of the stomach is divided and removed with staplers, and the pylorus is preserved.After the procedure
Diet progresses over several weeks from liquids to soft blended food and then regular meals, with small portions at first. The team explains the recovery stages beforehand so patients can plan their return to routine.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Evaluation for sleeve gastrectomy surgery in Andheri East, Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals includes surgical assessment, nutritional planning and psychological review where indicated. Family involvement is encouraged during consultations. No patient proceeds until evaluation is complete and expectations are clear on both sides. If diet and medicines have not given lasting results, speak with our bariatric surgery team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, to understand whether sleeve gastrectomy is the right next step.