What is the difference between a Gastric Bypass & Gastric Sleeve?
The purpose of weight loss surgery is to change the way the digestive system senses food so that people can more easily achieve weight loss. The surgery works to reduce a persons’ appetite which helps promote healthier eating and more conscious food intake. The effects are quite marked in the early months after surgery, but […]
Will I have scars following weight loss surgery?
Whenever someone contemplates having surgery, it is inevitable that they will think about the scars that will be left on their body as a result. With most modern keyhole weight loss operations, scars are minimised and are often very hard to spot once healed. Our expert surgeons will minimise the incisions and even re-use any […]
The dos and don’ts after weight loss surgery
Having weight loss surgery is the first major step to losing excess weight if overweight, however, it is not the last. The surgery’s complete effectiveness becomes evident only when the patient adheres to the recommendations provided by the surgeons and actively takes measures post-surgery to guarantee weight loss. Streamline Surgical has put together a simple […]
Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve vs traditional Gastric Sleeve
At Streamline, not only do we offer traditional Gastric Sleeve surgery, but we also offer a new, less-invasive alternative – the Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve, also known as an Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy or ESG for short. What is the difference between the Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve and the traditional Gastric Sleeve? Traditional Gastric Sleeve surgery is […]
What is the safest weight loss surgery option?
When considering weight loss surgery, it is important that you know which options are available to you and to get an opinion from professionals who will consider your medical history. The right surgery for you, will likely be the safest option and understanding the potential risks involved will help to ensure that you find the […]
What is a Gastric Sleeve?
All about the Gastric Sleeve? The Gastric Sleeve or Sleeve Gastrectomy, is a procedure, which reduces the volume of the stomach. Keyhole surgery is used to remove 90% of the stomach, changing it from a ‘normal’ sized one to a narrow tube (or sleeve) approximately 1cm in diameter. By removing, the part of the stomach […]
Considering weight loss surgery?
Are you considering weight loss surgery and not sure where to start? This article is for you! The information below will give you an insight into whether you are eligible for weight loss surgery and the types of surgeries available. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to obesity and the type of treatment or procedure required […]
