4 Things You Need To Know About Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
ESG is a solution for all those who are suffering from obesity and have BMI (Body Mass Index) between 25 and 35. A lot of people don’t want to go for surgery and try everything from dieting to workout but somehow nothing works on them. For them, ESG is an aid that can help them in achieving weightloss goals without having scars on their body. Want to know more about it?
Read the details below and plan your transformation journey with the experts –
What is Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)?
A non-surgical endoscopic procedure to reduce weight, it is done by passing an endoscopic suturing system through the mouth. Without any cuts on the body, the stomach size is reduced limiting the food intake. It, therefore, limits the number of calories consumed without causing deficiencies & prolongs the time food remains in the stomach, extending the feeling of fullness.
The procedure takes around 50 minutes. The patient is able to walk after 4-5 hours and mostly gets discharged the next day to resume his/ her regular routine. Since the procedure is done through the mouth, with an endoscope, there is less pain and discomfort.
How does it work?
The procedure reduces the stomach size by 80%. This makes you feel full fast and for a longer time. Further, it makes you feel less hungry because a smaller stomach secretes fewer hunger-causing hormones.
Do you qualify for ESG?
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is often an option for people who cannot go for other bariatric surgeries. It is an option for people whose body mass index (BMI) is above 27 and who are not being able to reduce weight through exercise and dieting.
A screening process helps doctors see if the procedure is beneficial for a particular individual. And an individual must be willing to commit to healthy lifestyle changes along with regular medical follow-ups.
ESG is not recommended to anyone suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, a hiatal hernia larger than 3 centimeters or someone who has had stomach surgery before.
When will I start seeing results?
The results are noticeable from the first month itself and a patient usually achieves his or her ideal weight within six months. The weight loss varies from person to person but past results have shown that patients tend to lose 15-20% of total body weight.
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