Gastric Sleeve Worldwide

I had the vertical sleeve done to lose weight and get my co-morbidities under control. I have high blood pressure, dangerously high cholesterol, and peptide hormone resistant diabetes and ALL my numbers have improved since having had the procedure. I could not get the VSG done in the United States because my BMI didn't meet the standard requirements. Also, because of these BMI requirements my health insurance would not pay for it no matter how sick I was. I would recommend this treatment for anyone in my position, or to someone who just wanted to get rid of their unhealthy weight. The price is super reasonable. I had the best experience with MG/BG. Nydia, one of the coordinators, took care of all the arrangements, I just had to get to Monterrey. I really liked the fact that my procedure would be done in a hospital instead of a clinic, especially since I had never had surgery before and didn't know how I would do under anesthesia. The hospital was beautiful, and so clean. The nutritionist and internist were very nice and professional. The best of all was my surgeon Dr.Francisco Barrera. He was so knowledgeable and kind. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone thinking about having any kind of bariatric procedure.

I had my rhinoplasty operation about a year ago. Great job, lovely people highly reccomend

Gastric sleeve. I was a little skeptical about the life changing procedure, but I am glad I made the decision to go ahead with Dr Senapati. After care was excellent and the nurses are excellent.

After much consideration and research, I opted to have the Gastric Sleeve. The reason I chose the sleeve was largely due to the lifestyle element it offered after the operation. My job involves a lot of travel and business events that involve dinners etc and I felt that the sleeve offered the most normal way of eating, albeit in tiny amounts. The sleeve procedure also removes the area of the stomach where the hunger hormone - Ghrelin is produced, therefore, you don't feel hunger and almost have to remind yourself to eat. I didn't want the gastric bypass as I couldn't risk having dumping syndrome, nor did I want to worry about eating the odd slider food. I was also really concerned about the level of malabsorption that the comes with the bypass - with both the sleeve and the bypass, this is an issue but is more of a concern with the bypass and I was concerned about my vitamin levels and the risk of hair loss post surgery. Whilst the sleeve does come with the risk of having a leak along the staple line, the percentage of people who have had a leak is very low and if you opt for a reputable surgeon and heed the advice from the bariatric team - the chances of a problem are very low. I would recommend the gastric sleeve to people who are looking to lead as normal life as possible, I am able to eat relatively normally but in very small portions. I am really pleased I chose this procedure and have absolutely no regrets over my decision. If I have one piece of advice to anyone considering bariatric surgery it would be to do your research on the clinic, the surgeon and the team, make sure you speak to people who have had experience of that team and don't opt for the cheapest package/place. This is major surgery that affects the rest of your life, making a decision based on cost could have far-reaching consequences. Reputable clinics/surgeons have support groups and information evenings that are free of charge to attend prior to you making a decision about having the operation and mean you can meet other patients who have had procedures under that surgeon and discuss their experiences, along with meeting the full team including the surgeon himself. This is imperative for you as a patient because it allows you to speak to a number of different people about the procedures they chose, why they chose them and their overall experience, thus allowing you to make an educated and informed a decision about your next steps. In my opinion, having my procedure done at the Spire, with Simon as my surgeon was worth every single penny and is an exceptional value. This is a life changing decision and one you cannot afford to make lightly. Research and meeting the team and their patients are absolutely essential. I was fortunate enough to have my procedure at The Spire hospital - Gatwick, under the surgeon Simon Monkhouse and his Bariatric team. After a lot of research on private clinics and surgeons, The Spire Group came recommended to me. When I met with Sarah one of the bariatric nurses to discuss my options, her level of knowledge and her advice based on the explanation of my lifestyle, gave me a lot of confidence. Her son also had a gastric sleeve procedure under Simon which gave me further reassurance. When I met with Simon to discuss the operation itself and make sure I was making the right decision in terms of the sleeve v bypass, he was extremely candid and open with me about the pro's and cons of each procedure. He explained both in great detail and went through the reasons for my decision carefully in order to ensure I was making the correct choice. Again, his experience, his honesty and his understanding reassured me that I was making the correct decision. The Spire package was not the cheapest option but it was the most inclusive of all the private options I had explored (many private options have a lot of hidden costs) offering 2 years of all inclusive care and support, along with a dietitian and also an assessment with a psychologist to make sure that I was doing this for all of the right reasons. Simon's team (including Simon himself) offer around the clock care, his nurses are always available to answer any questions and their level of personal care is phenomenal. They know each and every one of their patients so well and understand the individual circumstances of each. I literally could not fault Simon and his team and I feel privileged to have been able to have my operation performed by an exceptional surgeon and his exceptional team. I know many people opt for surgery abroad as it is cheaper, however, following my operation, I could only think how glad I was that I chose to have it in the UK and with such an amazing surgeon. I am now 6 weeks post-op and have had no problems whatsoever... my weight loss is good, I am eating well, I have got no medical problems as a result of the operation and I am still receiving constant after care from the team at the Spire. I literally cannot fault my entire experience and my only regret is not having done this sooner.

Excellent team work and Doctor Kang was an absolute super star, Excellent experience,can't complain at all, The best 10k I ever spent on my self

The best decision you will ever make is to choose Tonic! I had the gastric sleeve procedure and wouldn't change my decision for even a split second. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family - I am a new person! Dr Sheriff is an amazing surgeon, makes himself so available to you pre and post op and is just wonderful at what he does. All of the questions I had about the surgery were answered by him in person and then on the day of the surgery his bed side manner is amazing, so comforting and felt completely at ease and stress free in his care. In terms of the procedure, there is 1-2 days post op that are uncomfortable, but relatively painless and then it is all onwards and upwards from there. The results are spectacular and I have currently lost nearly 23kgs in about 14 weeks and am loving having to replace my wardrobe! In terms of health, I have no sleep apnea, no snoring, have reversed my trend towards diabetes and more importantly, have so much energy for my kids, family and friends. The impact on your life post surgery is really minimal and it is liberating to be able to eat what you want and not have to worry about the dreaded D word (diet!) anymore. Whatever you decide to do, comitt to something and I highly recommend this type of surgery and lifestyle! The entire team at Tonic is amazing. Tonic really provides 360 degree care for you and not just on the day of your surgery, but for two years after your surergy. Having access to the pyschologyst, personal trainers, nurses, dieticians and the surgeons for frequent follow ups and to ensure you are staying on track is really amazing. This is the reason why I went ahead with Tonic over any other clinic. Honestly, the support from Tonic is out of this world and you really feel like they are in your corner supporting you and nothing is too much trouble - they want you to succeed. I couldn't recommend the clinic more highly.

I had underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy by dr.praveen raj using the robotic technology.Amazing person and a great recovery Its the best i have witnessed.They treat you like your family .

Tomorrow i am 1 week post surgery i had revision surgery from gastric sleeve to bypass ,, the service was outstanding excellent care taken , i would recommend this hospital 100% ,, surgeon was so professional called into room twice a day to make sure everything was going good,,, i am so happy i went with this clinic

I did a sleeve gasterectomy. I had no complications. Everything was done according to plan. Its a small high standard clinic in a quite city. Perfect conditions for resting. I would recommend this clinic. It was good. Staff is prepared 24h, although nurses dont speak english, they are very nice and try to communicate. I choose this clinic due to its location and suregon. Overall nothing to complain about.

I had my sleeve gastrectomy by Dr Armia on the 10th of April 2017 at Al Assema Hospital and so far I am very very pleased. I have so far dropped a total of 18 lbs and cannot be happier. Out of all the inquiries I had made on whatclinic, Dr Hany was the only one that actually picked up the phone and spoke to me. After speaking to him and making him aware of my future travel plans, he was amazing enough to accommodate me into his schedule right away - I chose to fly in 2 days later for the surgery.. I mean why wait 2 months where I could be well on my way to looking and feeling amazing instead. After being discharged Dr Armia was consistently available for any after-care questions and concerns I had and to this day (I am now 9 days post-op), I can still quickly send him a msg and he responds back as soon as he can which is so awesome!! I completely and utterly recommend him and his services. He will put your mind at ease and give you all the explanations needed!! Thank you Dr Armia for all that you did for me - I very much appreciate it! Exemplary!! My surgery took place at Al-Assema Hospital. I cannot say enough about the pre and post-op care the staff gave me - Everyone was very professional and always around whenever I needed. Dr Armia made sure to keep visiting me while I was admitted overnight and stayed available on his phone whenever I needed! Best experience so far!

I had gastric band inserted The keyhole operation went well and was done quickly after arrival to the clinic I used the remote control for the bed to get me moving before I got up to go to the toilet. The nurses and doctors where extremely attentive and helpful. I was treated beautifully from my first phone call and still.

My Husband had the sleeve done by The Excellent surgeon at Waroongha Sydney Gastric Banding and we recommend him 200%, very caring and very thorough My husbands experience was fantastic no problems at all and Dr's and staff were wonderful