Gastric Sleeve in NJ

The gastric sleeve (also known as sleeve gastrectomy) is a less invasive weight loss surgery because it focuses exclusively on resizing the stomach, which is reduced to the shape of a sleeve.

The sleeve dramatically reduces the amount of food which can be consumed, but also quells hunger and appetite, especially for fatty foods and carbs. This is due to the removal of the excess stomach which reduces ghrelin, the hormone responsible for hunger and appetite.

Compared to the other bariatric surgery options, the Gastric Sleeve does not reroute the bowel, like gastric bypass, or require an implanted medical device, like the Lap Band. The gastric sleeve is done laparoscopically and takes about an hour to perform. An overnight stay is required and patients return to work within two weeks.

Patients typically lose an average of 60% of their excess body weight a year after surgery. Gastric sleeve has proven to be more effective than the Lap Band (patients lose more weight overall at a faster rate). This procedure is also well-suited for patients who do not want be committed to lifelong Lap Band adjustments which require an office visit.

Dr. Sowemimo performs more than 100 laparoscopic gastric sleeve operations each year at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, a Bariatric Center of Excellence, and at Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals located in central New Jersey. He maintains a consistently low patient complication rate.

Bariatric patients at Prime Surgicare also achieve a higher than average rate of weight loss due to our comprehensive Bariatric Success Program.

Considered a NJ gastric sleeve expert, Dr. Seun has been featured on News 12 NJ′s “To Your Health” and Time Warner's NY1.