Overstitch Suturing with LI Obesity Surgery in Huntington, Long Island
OverStitch endoscopic suturing, used in the revision of gastric bypass, is a minimally invasive technique designed to reduce the volume of the stomach, to assist with weight loss. Dr. Buchin was the first surgeon in the New York metropolitan area (and one of the first in the country) to offer this innovative treatment option. Some benefits of the overstitch procedure are:
- Recover faster
- No abdominal scarring
- Patient can go home the same day as the surgery
How Does Endoscopic Suturing Work?
Using the OverStitch suturing device, our expert bariatric surgeon tightens the connection between the small intestine and gastric pouch to restrict food intake and creates the feeling of fullness, (similar to how the patient feels after experiencing bypass surgery). The OverStitch system sutures are placed during an endoscopic procedure, so the patient can return home the same day. Our surgeons easily control the depth of the suture placement and create durable stitches. A staged diet is recommended to help with weight loss and promote optimal tissue healing. Other restrictions do not apply because of the nature of the procedure
What is Recovery Like from Overstitch Surgery?
Patients should refrain from driving for five days after surgery and from lifting more than 20 pounds, but can usually return to a sedentary type job within 1 – 2 weeks. Patients that partake in more rigorous work should discuss options with their LI Obesity Surgery surgeon or Physician Assistant. Drinking carbonated beverages and drinking from straws are discouraged after surgery. While pregnancy is possible after bariatric surgery, we encourage you to hold off for two years post-surgery. This allows ample time for effective weight loss and adjustment to the new lifestyle.Due to bariatric surgery, conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, gastric reflux, urinary stress incontinence, and degenerative joint disease are eliminated or significantly reduced. Bariatric surgery also provides a significant improvement in survival, compared to conventional weight-loss treatments. When one considers the improvements in life expectancy, resolution of severe chronic diseases, improvements in quality of life, and reduction in risk of cancer, there is hardly a procedure or medication in the history of medicine that can equal bariatric surgery.If you would like more information on OVERSTITCH SUTURING, or would like to schedule a consultation to discuss if it’s the right option for you, call our office (631) 351-2024.
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