Bariatric Surgery Clinics Belgium

All patients are welcome for a free of charge baratric consultations at our clinics to help them choice what type of obesity surgery will help you the most to lose your overweight

The gastric sleeve is the latest weight loss procedure that shows promising results. By restricting food absorbtion and reducing hunger the gastric sleeve might be your best option. Advantages of gastric sleeve include lower cost, less dumping, fewer complications and does not require adjustments after the initial surgery. How does the Gastric Sleeve work? The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive form of weight loss surgery in which approximately 85% of the stomach is removed leaving a cylindrical or sleeve shaped stomach with a capacity ranging from about 60 to 150 cc, depending upon the surgeon performing the procedure.

The gastric bypass or stomach bypass is one of the surgical techniques for treating morbid obesity. Alongside purely restrictive techniques, such as gastric banding, and largely malabsorptive techniques, such as Biliopancreatic Derivation by Scopinaro, this is a combined technique. As with a purely restrictive intervention such as the adjustable gastric band, this surgery is largely a restriction of the food intake, with reduced digestion a less important factor. However, the long-term results are noticeably better than those for purely restrictive surgery. This is due to reduced food intake and a reduced feeling of hunger.

There is a proper solution for anyone who wants to lose weight. Basic requirements for a healthy lifestyle are balanced food and exercise. However, this is not sufficient for everyone. If you want to lose a lot of weight, you will need a personal coach to look for a proper, personalized treatment. Losing weight does not only improve your appearance, but also your health. Obesity can cause lots of health problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart conditions.On this website, you will find more information on different treatments and the results you might expect. You can also consult Joachim Van Gucht, who will tell you which treatment is suitable for you and who can develop a counseling and follow-up plan to make sure that the effects will last on long term.We are specialized in the following treatments:•adjustable gastric band•dietary advice•gastric sleeve surgery•gastric bypass surgery Afterwards, there will be an individual multidisciplinary intake (screening by experienced specialists, such as a psychologist, endocrinologist and dietician) in the hospital of Willebroek/Bornem. The surgery itself takes also place in this hospital, aftercare and recovery can take place in our private clinic.

This is a restrictive type of surgery. Dr. Joachim Van Gucht reduces the size of the stomach with the help of surgical staples. A gastric sleeve, also called sleeve gastrectomy, reduces the stomach to about 25% of its original size. The stomach is first stapled double and then cut in half between the surgical staples. The remaining part of the stomach has the shape of a sleeve, hence the name. The operation removes the upper part of the stomach which produces Ghrelin, a chemical that stimulates appetite.

The gastric bypass (also known as Roux-en-Y’) is a combined type of surgery that aims at the reduction of the amount of food that can be eaten and as well as the amount of nutritious substances that are absorbed. With the use of surgical staples, the volume of the stomach is first reduced. Then, the largest part of the stomach and a part of the bowels are bypassed by stapling a part of the bowel to the smaller part of the stomach. The patient experiences a rapid sense of stomach-fullness and absorbs less nutrients and fats.