Obesity is an epidemic, especially in the United States. Fast food, stressful eating habits, and other factors all contribute to excess weight. Diet and exercise don’t always give you the results you need. It’s time to investigate a non-surgical procedure known as endoscopic gastric sleeve. Our Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA based gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA, offers a full range of weight loss services, including endoscopic gastric sleeve.

What You Should Know About Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve ( Gastroplasty)

Endoscopic gastric sleeve is a non-surgical procedure performed endoscopically.

When you have a gastric sleeve procedure, you can expect:

• Feeling less hungry throughout the day and into the night
• You will eat less because you will still feel full
• You will lose up to 75% of your excess weight

You may also experience relief of some of the conditions caused by excess weight, including:

• Diabetes
• Joint pain
• Loss of mobility
• Difficulty breathing

You are an excellent candidate for endoscopic gastric sleeve if you:

• Have a BMI over 30
• Have health problems related to obesity
• Are committed to a healthy diet and lifestyle

To prepare for your gastric sleeve procedure, you will be on a special diet for the 2 weeks before your procedure. Our doctor will provide details on what you should eat and what you should avoid.

After the gastric sleeve procedure, you will need to limit activity for 1 to 3 weeks.

Want To Know More?

To find out more about the endoscopic gastric sleeve procedure, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions in Arcadia, CA and serving residents of Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA. You can reach him in the office by calling (626) 461-5408. Call today.