Surgery: Gastric Sleeve

Surgeon: Dr. Ahmed Hatem

Pre-surgical weight: 150 kg

Mr. Mohamed is one of our heroes who performed a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Ahmed Hatem, consultant of bariatric and laparoscopic surgeries, after he weighed 150 kilograms, and he was suffering from diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia, which caused him to feel general inactivity and laziness which is accompanied by the need to sleep for long hours. This is what he describes to us in this video, about two and a half years after the surgery.

Mr. Mohamed tells us about the easy steps of his journey to the ideal weight with Dr. Ahmed Hatem, and the absence of any complications or side effects. So, he provides a complete answer to one of the most important questions on the minds of obese patients who are concerned to choose a qualified surgeon. 

The ultimate goal of bariatric surgery is to achieve the desired weight loss and reach the ideal weight after surgery. This is accomplished by the two main characters, the surgeon and the patient. The patient's responsibility is to maintain a healthy diet and to adhere to all the advice and instructions of his therapist. The surgeon's responsibility is to ensure a successful and complication-free surgery. However, surgeons differ among themselves in achieving these goals, and there are many differences in terms of:

- The results of bariatric surgeries, in terms of the percentage of weight loss, differ from one surgeon to another due to the difference in their skills.

- The incidence of complications and the duration of hospitalization depends on the experience of the surgeon.

* Leakage along the staple line, which may lead to inflammation and reinforce the patient to perform additional abdominal surgery with more financial spending and extended hospitalization after surgery.

* Reflux from the stomach into the esophagus is another complication that may follow gastric sleeve, especially when performed by an inexperienced surgeon.

Studies have shown that the incidence of complications of leakage and reflux is related to the surgeon and his experience, and his compliance with all safety standards to avoid these problems. So obese patients should research carefully and see the previous stories of the surgeon's patients and make sure they succeed to ensure an excellent outcome and this is what our hero cared about when choosing Dr. Ahmed Hatem.

Mr. Mohamed was able to reach his ideal weight after the first year of surgery. He is now enjoying a stable weight, a healthy body, as well as the complete disappearance of diabetes after surgery.

Scientists have confirmed that being overweight increases the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. In this disease, the body produces sufficient amounts of insulin to convert glucose into energy for the cells, but the problem is the inability of cells to respond to insulin, which is supposed to order cells to use glucose as fuel for the cell's processes and thereby burning it.

Being overweight affects the cell response to insulin, as overeating leads to insulin resistance and consequently persistent high concentrations of glucose in the blood. If this condition continues untreated, it develops into diabetes.

There is more than one surgery that helps you get rid of excess weight and diabetes. Dr. Ahmed Hatem will study your case and determine the efficiency of your pancreas, to choose the surgery best suited for you to get rid of diabetes and protect you from serious long-term complications, such as the incidence of peripheral neuropathy and diabetic foot.