Teachers, Kids Aren’t the Only Ones with a Vacation – Spend Yours Getting a Sleeve Gastrectomy!

What’s the best perk of being a teacher? June, July, and August. Get as much as you can from this gift of time: time to care for yourself, consider your health, reimagine your goals, and retool your lifestyle.

Many of us have desk jobs which, unfortunately, can promote a sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle. We want to talk to you about the sleeve gastrectomy, which helps patients lose weight more effectively than diet and exercise alone. There’s no better time than now to adopt healthier habits – read on to see if the gastric sleeve is for you!

Benefits of a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Making up over 50% of bariatric procedures performed, the sleeve gastrectomy is the most popular option when it comes to weight-loss surgery – and for good reason! Patients who opt for this surgery lose, on average, 55 to 70% of their excess weight. The best part? The benefits of a sleeve surgery go far beyond dramatic, successful weight loss. Imagine having more energy, feeling better, and experiencing less joint pain, just in time to return to the classroom!

This procedure removes about 75% of a patient’s stomach, preserving its normal functions and allowing the patient to continue eating many foods, albeit in smaller quantities. Since the stomach functions normally, patients don’t need to worry about protein and vitamin deficiencies. They still absorb nutrients as normal, and we have talented nutritionists on staff to help keep patients on track through meal plans, exercise recommendations, and more. We also offer supplements to help our patients fulfill their dietary needs!

Additionally, the sleeve gastrectomy doesn’t need to bypass any part of the anatomy, and it doesn’t require banding. This helps it circumvent the possible complications of other common bariatric surgeries.

Yet another benefit of the gastric sleeve is how it resets a patient’s metabolism. The feeling of “hunger” is caused by a hormone called ghrelin, while its counterpart – leptin – helps people feel full and satisfied. The gastric sleeve procedure removes the part of the stomach that produces ghrelin, and in turn helps a patient’s body generate more leptin. Patients then feel more full on less food, leading to successful weight loss!

New York Teachers: A Special Benefit

We want bariatric surgery to be affordable to as many people as possible – and teachers are no different! In fact, bariatric surgery can even be at no cost to you and fully covered by your medical insurance. It’s easy enough to find out. Your consultation may be covered by your insurance and most teachers’ state-granted insurances may even pay for your sleeve gastrectomy in full!

Teachers: Why Now?

When it comes to bariatric surgery, the best time to start your health journey is today.

Obesity doesn’t just generally decrease quality of life, it can be life-threatening! Obesity is due to overtake smoking as the #1 cause of cancer in the world, and it has already been closely linked to many other weight-related conditions – type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, and COPD, just to name a few. Plus, studies show that the more time obesity is left untreated, the worse these conditions can become. Learn everything you need to know about obesity and bariatric surgery by signing up for one of our free online seminars!

A study published in JAMA Surgery stated that it’s better to get bariatric surgery right away than it was to wait. Patients who waited to start their bariatric surgery tended to gain more weight in the meantime, which led to worsened health and more difficulty in losing weight. The members of the study who chose surgery right away overcame obesity at a much higher rate – leading to lower weights, improved health conditions, and prolonged lives!

Weight-Loss Surgery: The Best Option

Have you struggled with unsuccessful diets? We’ve all been there. Traditional dieting techniques cause an unending cycle of weight loss and weight gain, as well as feelings of defeat. While you are shedding pounds, your body believes it is being starved, making it work extra hard to maintain a heavier weight afterwards. Weight-loss surgery breaks that cycle by helping reset patients’ metabolisms to maintain their new, lower weight. While the results of diets don’t last, studies show that many bariatric surgery patients maintain their successful weight loss even 12 years later!

Living healthy is a life-long commitment, and bariatric surgery could be the first step towards better health. In the end, there really is no better time than NOW to start your journey!

The NYBG Difference

Before their surgery is scheduled, our patients meet with a variety of professionals to help prepare them for their sleeve gastrectomy. To help accommodate even the busiest schedule, we’ve designed our offices so that patients can meet with everyone they need to all in one day, under one roof! As an added bonus, you can call to find out which night and evening appointments are available for your convenience. Because of this, patients can get their surgery within weeks, rather than months. Additionally, these meetings make it easier for patients to understand the process and set their expectations.

Another great reason for teachers to come to NYBG is that their sleeve surgery could be at no cost to you! Bariatric surgery is often covered by major insurance companies and some state-granted insurances cover the sleeve gastrectomy in full! There’s no reason not to learn more today: for most teachers, our consultation fees can be completely covered by insurance as well!

So, why should you come to NYBG? Simply, because we’re the best – from patient comfort to our success rates, we can’t be beat! We’ve performed over 15,000 successful procedures and continue to make great strides in the field of bariatric medicine. We treat our patients like they’re part of our family, and we stay with you through your entire journey – from your first consultation to long after your surgery has finished.

Don’t wait, start your journey with NYBG today by

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When it’s time to start a successful weight-loss journey, it’s time to call NYBG! We’re the best practice around and our numbers prove it:

9 skilled surgeons who are leaders in bariatrics
15,000 successful procedures performed with more every day
The #1 gastric balloon practice by volume – most balloons placed in the United States
24/7 access to online seminars
100s of videos for patients explaining procedures, answering common questions, and showcasing previous patients
Since 2000, we boast 18 years of success!

Our commitment to patient success and excellence has earned us accreditation from the Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This prestigious achievement recognizes only the top bariatric practices. Stop waiting; start achieving better health today. https://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/

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I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

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Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

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I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

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I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

I feel like a completely different person.

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I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

It saved my life.

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The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

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I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

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I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.