The sutures are made out of a durable material called Prolene, which is not dissolvable and considered permanent. However, it does not prevent someone from undergoing any surgical procedures on the stomach later if necessary.

Following the ESG procedure, your stomach will be held in its new sleeve shape with internal sutures. These stitches are permanent and there is no need to worry about them afterwards! The role of these external threads becomes less important over time as you body “fibroses” or stiffens from having a reduced volume for long periods of time. You would never know that they exist because the medical professionals take meticulous care when performing this operation on patients like yourself

The procedure takes approximately 30-40 minutes. In order to have it done, you must be put under general anesthesia at Anmed where you’ll stay for 1-2 hours after the surgery has been performed and then discharged home afterwards.

We recommend taking three days off after the procedure to rest and recover, before going back into your normal routine.

The average person will lose up to 60% of their excess weight by following our dieting recommendations. This process may take 6-12 months, or more, but the end result is worth it!

Once the stomach heals, it should remain in a smaller size and shape long-term. U.S studies tell us that weight loss after ESG is maintained for up to 5 years with key factors such as adhering to an approved diet and maintaining regular exercise routines being essential ingredients of success; overeating can lead to increased risk of failing or regaining lost pounds over time just like any other type of surgical procedure.

The ESG should remain in place and suture failure is rare (less than 1%). However, If needed, re-suturing can be performed to further tighten the ESG.

When you first start eating, it may feel like your stomach is full, or “restriction”. The feeling of being full will vary from person to person and typically change over time. For the first few days or weeks after surgery, most people can only consume very small amounts of liquids at a time before they are satisfied; eventually soft foods may also be consumed in large quantities with little discomfort (though some use describe indigestion). After many months into recovery, even though feelings of hunger have decreased significantly since the initial post-operative period following surgery – around four to six months out – there still exists that sensation when one has eaten enough food for their body’s caloric needs: “fullness.”

During plication, the greater curve of a stomach is stitched together to create a “thicker” wall in that area. The blood supply remains completely intact and there are no known long-term risks associated with this procedure. The stomach looks ordinary from the outside but much smaller from inside.

The effects of ESG are often not as drastic or inhibitory to a person’s lifestyle, but there is still some risk. Keep in mind that the risks related to it are far less than those associated with bariatric surgery. There is only about a 0.5% – 1% chance for serious adverse events like bleeding or infection.

Anyone who is obese and has not achieved their desired weight loss with diet or exercise can be a candidate for this procedure. There is no minimum BMI requirement, but the benefits of the surgery are seen in people that have BMIs between 40-50 as well.

It is best to start off slowly after your surgery, with light walking and gentle exercise. As soon as you are meeting protein goals on a consistent basis, it will be safe for you to resume more intense forms of aerobic activity or strength training. The first month following the date of ESG may present some limitations that can prevent vigorous physical activity; however this should not limit any other form of fitness workout once these restrictions have been lifted!