What is the gastric sleeve procedure?
A gastric sleeve bariatric surgical procedure is performed for patients with morbid obesity. A bariatric surgeon will remove a large portion of the stomach of patients and leave a portion of the stomach in the form of a pouch. This pouch looks like a sleeve or tube.
Is it safe to have a gastric sleeve?
The gastric sleeve bariatric surgical procedure is one of the safest among bariatric surgical procedures. There are fewer complications compared to other procedures. In rare cases requires a revision gastric sleeve procedure may need to be performed.
What should you eat after gastric sleeve surgery?
A healthy liquid diet without caffeinated and carbonated beverages is prescribed for the first week. Soft pureed food is prescribed for a few weeks. After five weeks three small healthy meals are prescribed. Patients should drink plenty of water. Patients should eat healthy snacks or fruit and avoid fried snacks and carbonated drinks.
What is the sleeve made from?
The gastric sleeve consists of a thin tube made of plastic or rubber, called a bougie, inserted into the stomach to form a pouch.
How much can you eat after a gastric sleeve?
The gastric sleeve can generally contain only four ounces of food. The stomach has the tendency to stretch and stomachs can stretch even after gastric sleeve surgery. It is important to follow a healthy diet, drink plenty of water and eat small meals to prevent the stomach stretching after surgery.
Why visit Pasig City?
Why is Pasig City a popular tourist destination?
Pasig City is the location of the Ortigas Centre Business District and the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig. Its Cathedral is as old as the City and dates back to 1573. Pasig City has many large malls and shopping centres, cinemas, food courts and museums. Accommodation options in Pasig City include hotels for all budgets, guest houses and services apartments.
Why is Pasig City an international medical tourism destination?
Pasig City is home to the well-known and well-equipped tertiary hospital, Medical City. Besides this large well-equipped hospital there are many specialist clinics and hospitals that offer services to overseas patients. The clinics and hospitals are accredited by the Philippine Department of Health and international accreditation agencies like the JCI.
How does a medical tourist get to Pasig City from the airport?
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is not far from Pasig City. There are taxi services taking visitors from the airport to Pasig City. Visitors can get Jeepneys, the local Filipino transport vehicle outside the airport to take them to Pasig City. Most hospitals and clinics offer pickup and drop off services for medical tourists from the airport and local transportation services.
What are the visa requirements for medical tourists to the Philippines?
There are no specific medical tourism visas required for patients. Patients with valid passports and return tickets from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Kuwait and a few other countries do not require a visa for staying in the Philippines for up to 21 days. Patients can get details of visa requirements by visiting the website: www.immigration.gov.ph
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