Inverted gastric sleeve

[PlBren 21]

I think this is what I had, though I didn't realize it was anything special. When my doctor described it to me, she simply said it would be stapled and then folded over and stitched. She never called it "inverted" though. And I had no leaks! (exactly 2 weeks post op today).

[Polished Pig 20]

I also had my inverted sleeve with Dr. Kim in Colleyville, TX. It was comforting to know this would give me extra protection against leaks. Dr. Kim only does the inverted sleeve... He does not offer it any other way so it's the same cost. I highly recommend him if you're in the area. They have an office in Frisco too.

[BobrobynR 17]

Hi there. I had the inverted sleeve done October 2014 with Dr Kim. Had no issues at all. It's actually a bit of reassurance to know it won't leak and makes the staple line stronger. I can eat about a cup of food so it doesn't effect volume either. I've lost 130 lbs and couldn't be any happier with my decision to go to KBI for my procedure

Edited September 17, 2015 by BobrobynR

[Ashoryb 52]

I know this is an older post but I'm in the process of getting approval and will be getting the inverted gastric sleeve from Dr kim. I'm so excited. How has it been so far for all of yall

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[Nikki Jarvis 6]

I also went to Dr. Kim and had the VGS done. He has always done inverted and I have NO issues with my sleeve as far as leaks. Now, with the weight loss, I am my own worst enemy.

[IrishGermanRN 151]

Dr Ortiz in Tijuana does this procedure as well. Leak rate is 0

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

This topic interests me as I may revise from lapband to sleeve. It sounds/looks as though the inverted sleeve seam is kinda-sorta-maybe like the seams on jeans?? GoldenGirl posed a good question about flexibility, etc.

I suppose I didn't realize that a sleeve incision is stapled and that the staples are a permanent fixture. The idea of having them forever is uncomfortable. Can some not we worked out over time and end up floating in the body?

In the case of inverted sleeve, is the suture material also a permanent presence along the incision line?

That no one here had leakage doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Ten people or so are not a reliable sample. I'm not saying that the technique is or isn't foolproof, but it should be possible to find out more.

Mine is half inverted. The other half is stitched to nearby structures to keep in place.ive healed very fast and apart from anything with any type of sugar it apears to be made of steal. Very happy so far.

I hope someone coming by here can give some info on Beachsprite's comment on sugar and whether she may have been referring to sugar during the healing process or forever after. Perhaps you're still around, Beachsprite?

@@LMolina1987, are you still here? What was your final decision? How was it and how are you doing now? That is, if you've had surgery.

[Kindle 8,667]

Inverting the staple line and oversewing with suture is the way my surgeon has always done his sleeve gastrectomies.....over 1600 last time I checked. I had mine done over two years ago with no issues whatsoever....no nausea, no problems with digestion, no discomfort of any kind. I've also never heard of any leaks from any of his patients.

And @WLSRecources/ClothingExch surgical staples are utilized in many abdominal surgeries (gallbladder, appendix, hysterectomies, etc). The beauty of the stapler is that it cuts and seals in one quick motion. Makes for a much quicker, cleaner surgery rather than cutting open the organs with a scalpel and exposing the abdominal cavity to their contents while a surgeon sews it closed. I also have several friends who's shoulders are held together with long lines of internal staples. You should check out one of the many VSG videos on You Tube for a better idea of how stapling works.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@Kindle, I appreciate the information. You've cut things down to size.

I probably do have staples from at least one surgery, gallbladder in 2009 and appendectomy in the mid 80's. As I didn't know of this possibility until today, it's safe to think that my staples are still intact. Whew!

The OP linked an animated demo of the inversion technique. It was to be followed by live-acttion videos which I'll go back for.

Edited March 20, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[CanadaLoser 80]

This is the only way my surgeon does vgs and his complication rates are incredibly low. They are truly Iron sleeves!