Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, often referred to as sleeve gastrectomy or simply sleeve, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to assist with weight loss.
During this 30-45 minute surgery, a large portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a sleeve-like structure. The result is a reduced stomach capacity, leading to decreased food intake and decreased levels of Ghrelin, a hunger-promoting hormone.
Few surgeries for weight loss offer such high benefits and lower overall risk of gastric sleeve surgery. Although all patients experience weight loss differently, most sleeve patients lose up to 50-70% of their excess weight within the first 1-2 years after surgery.
Even more, most sleeve surgery patients not only have significant long term weight loss outcomes but life-changing improvements in their diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
During surgery, five 0.5 cm incisions are made to remove almost 60-80% of your stomach, kickstarting your exciting weight loss journey.
Unlike band surgery, there is no foreign material left behind, and unlike a bypass, no new connections are made between your stomach and intestines.
Why Grand Genesis?
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One of the largest Private Plastic Surgery Centers in Ontario, fully equipped state of the art facility located in Richmond Hill, efficient and user friendly,, but more economical than downtown luxury mini clinics
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2 Fully Equipped Operating Rooms – 15 Recovery Beds for Overnight Stays
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15 Plastic Surgeons (Guest & In house) – 30 Nurses
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VERY SHORT waiting times for Consult & Surgery
Grand Genesis Health exclusively partners with surgeons Dr.s Hong, Ramji and Doumouras from MyLife Bariatrics for Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Surgery
Behind every successful Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a team of experts dedicated to your well-being. Our esteemed team includes:
Dr. Doumouras
Dr. Ramji
Dr. Hong
GGH & MyLife Bariatrics Partnership
Grand Genesis Health (GGH) has partnered exclusively with MyLife Bariatrics to provide Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, a minimally invasive and effective weight-loss procedure.
This collaboration brings together GGH’s advanced facilities and short wait times with the expertise of a highly skilled bariatric surgeons ensuring patients receive safe, professional, and compassionate care.
The procedures are led by Dr. Aristithes Doumouras, Dr. Karim Ramji, and Dr. Dennis Hong, each with outstanding credentials that include Canadian and American bariatric fellowships, public health training, and specialized weight loss experience. With this partnership, patients benefit from both world-class surgical skill and a comprehensive approach to long-term health.
Learn more about MyLife Bariatrics (Patient Introductory Package)
Click here: MyLife Patient Intro Package
Price:
$16,000 to $20,000
Financing
FINANCING available via Beautifi.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
If you have struggled with weight loss, have a BMI >30 and are interested in timely, on-demand surgery, private weight loss surgery may be right for you. Surgery is not covered by OHIP but individual private plans may provide some coverage. Customized, on-demand care is why patients seek a private surgery option.
Please note:
Publicly covered OHIP is available in Ontario if you meet certain clinical criteria. The MyLife Bariatrics team will happily guide you toward public surgery channels if you qualify and are interested.
Gastric sleeve surgery is covered by OHIP if:
- Your BMI is more than or equal to a BMI of 60
- You have a significant amount of scarring within your abdomen that is prohibitive for undergoing a gastric bypass operation.
- Finally, you have a medical condition that makes performing a Gastric Bypass operation unsafe or clinically not recommended for you.
If you are interested in OHIP covered bariatric surgery, please discuss this with your family doctor who will send a referral to the Ontario Bariatric Network.
Out-of-Province patients
Join MyLife at Grand Genesis and experience Out of Province Surgery. We will see you via a Zoom meeting, ensure that you are optimized for surgery and book your surgery date. We recommend a three-day stay in the area. All post-surgery follow-ups can be done remotely. We are here to facilitate every step in this process.
The Procedure
The laparoscopic approach involves making small incisions in the abdomen, through which a laparoscope (a tiny camera) and surgical instruments are inserted. The surgeon carefully removes a large portion of the stomach, leaving a narrow “sleeve” or tube-like structure. This procedure reduces the stomach’s capacity, limiting the amount of food it can hold.
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy or “the sleeve” is performed in roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour including your time under general anesthesia. You are completely asleep for the procedure.
Recovery
The procedure is performed as a day procedure and after a monitored period in our recovery room you are safely discharged once you are tolerating some fluid intake by mouth and your pain is more than manageable.
Over the next few days, you slowly increase your fluid intake and manage your mild pain and nausea, if any, with our comprehensive script of medications. We encourage you to be mobile, up and about every day, and ready to connect with us for our check-in appointments.
Regular check-ins from Dr. Hong, Ramji and Doumouras in partnership with our dietitian, Dr. Ellie Aghdasi will get you quickly on track after surgery, guiding you through dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes crucial to help you maintain your weight loss results.
Possible Complications
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a safe, reliable and effective procedure. All surgical procedure carry risks and MyLife Surgeons will detail these for you in your pre-operative appointment. Complications can include bleeding, infection, or leakage at the staple line. Our experienced clinical team is well-equipped to manage and minimize these risks.
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