Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy or vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight loss procedure that reduces the stomach size by approximately 75-80%. During this surgery, a large portion of the stomach is permanently removed, leaving a narrow, tube-shaped stomach about the size of a banana. This dramatically restricts food intake and reduces the production of hunger hormones, resulting in significant, sustained weight loss and improvement in obesity-related health conditions.
The Procedure
Gastric sleeve surgery is performed laparoscopically under general anesthesia and takes 1-2 hours. The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope and surgical instruments. Using a stapling device, approximately 75-80% of the stomach is removed along the greater curvature, leaving a narrow vertical sleeve. The removed portion is permanently extracted from the body. The remaining stomach is closed with surgical staples, and the incisions are sutured. This procedure is irreversible but highly effective.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates have a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35-39.9 with serious obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. Good candidates have tried conventional weight loss methods without long-term success, are committed to permanent lifestyle changes, understand the risks and benefits, and are in adequate health for surgery. Candidates should be free from substance abuse and have realistic expectations about outcomes.
Benefits
- Significant weight loss of 50-70% of excess body weight
- Reduces hunger hormones leading to decreased appetite
- Improves or resolves obesity-related health conditions
- No foreign objects or rerouting of intestines
- Lower risk of nutritional deficiencies than gastric bypass
- Shorter hospital stay and recovery time
- Life-changing improvement in quality of life
- Reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Bleeding or blood clots
- Infection at incision sites
- Leakage from staple line (most serious complication)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or worsening of existing GERD
- Nutritional deficiencies requiring lifelong supplementation
- Stricture or narrowing of sleeve requiring dilation
- Blood sugar changes requiring medication adjustments
- Anesthesia-related complications
Important Considerations
- Requires permanent dietary and lifestyle changes
- Lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation essential
- Regular follow-up appointments crucial for success
- Cannot be reversed once performed
- May experience dumping syndrome with certain foods
- Rapid weight loss may cause loose skin requiring surgery
- Psychological support often beneficial during transition
- Success depends heavily on patient commitment and compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
