what are the requirements for gastric sleeve surgery?
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You typically qualify for bariatric surgery if you have a BMI of 35-39, with specific significant health problems like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure. A BMI of 40 or higher also is a qualifying factor.
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['NVQ/SVQ in Food and Drink Service.', 'NVQ/SVQ in Hospitality.', 'Edexcel (BTEC) Certificate in Food and Beverage Service.', 'NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision.']
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['Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).', 'Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.']
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Medicare covers weight loss surgery in most cases assuming you meet the coverage requirements. Not every weight loss procedure is covered either. If the criteria are met, Medicare covers Gastric Bypass, Lap Bands and Gastric Sleeve surgeries.
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Ketogenic Diet can be an option for patients who are at least 30 days out of Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery. This is because a Keto diet is ideal for weight loss and for some patients being susceptible to dumping syndrome with high sugars and fats.
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After six weeks you should be able to resume a normal solid food diet. Your gastric sleeve will allow you to eat almost any type or texture of food. You should aim for three well balanced meals each day. Your calorie intake should be between 1000 and 1200kcal per-day.
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['In good general health.', 'Able to perform your normal day-to-day activities.', 'At least 17 years old.', 'Meet our height and weight requirements if you are between 17 and 23 years old.']
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['Successful Completion of GCE O/L - 6 passes with a credit pass for English obtained in not more than two sittings.', 'Height 170.2 cm (Male) and 157.5 cm or minimum arm reach of 212cm on tip toes (Female), Body Mass Index (BMI) applies.', 'Good English Skills recommended.']
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As a guideline, both open and laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve surgery patients have about a 2-3 week recovery period, (although some can take as long as 6 weeks) before they can return to work.
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For a safe and healthy pregnancy, you should wait at least 18 months for your weight to stabilize before getting pregnant. Most women can get pregnant after a gastric sleeve surgery. However, after the surgery, your body will go through a lot of demanding changes.
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['Healthy eating plan and regular physical activity.', 'Changing your habits.', 'Weight-management programs.', 'Weight-loss medicines.', 'Weight-loss devices.', 'Bariatric surgery.', 'Special diets.']
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["Doctor's name and address.", 'Medical history.', 'Details of any current or previous serious illnesses, suffered by either you and/or your family.', 'Details of any medication that you are currently taking or have taken in the last 5 years.', 'Height and weight measurements.']
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Gastric sleeve expected weight loss typically begins to occur right after the procedure, but some patients may even report no weight 3 weeks after gastric sleeve. As the patient recovers from the surgery, they will start feeling less hungry than before.
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Weight loss surgery requires a commitment to lifestyle changes, including what you eat and how often you exercise. We help you set the groundwork, so you're mentally and physically prepared for life after bariatric surgery. The entire process, from consultation to surgery, generally takes about six months to complete.
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People usually recover from gastric sleeve surgery in a week. But it will take several weeks before you can eat regular food again. Gastric sleeve surgery makes your stomach smaller — permanently.
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['A five-year degree in medicine, recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)', 'A two-year foundation course of general training (a paid position)', 'Core surgical training in a hospital (a paid position lasting two years)', 'Specialty training (a paid position lasting up to six years)']
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As a guideline, both open and laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve surgery patients have about a 2-3 week recovery period, (although some can take as long as 6 weeks) before they can return to work. Open surgery patients generally take longer. The difference in how these two surgeries are performed explains this.