FAQs - Batash Weight Loss

How Is The Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Carried Out?

The ESG is carried out via endoscopy, which means that it’s done through your mouth and down your throat. Everything is done from the inside of your stomach, rather than the outside of it.

Does This Mean That It’s Not An Actual Surgery?

Technically, yes! An endoscopy is non-surgical. No incisions are made whatsoever.

Will I Be In Pain After The Procedure?

Yes, you are likely to have some discomfort for a couple of days. However, in comparison to other weight loss surgeries, the level of discomfort is far lower. We will provide you with safe pain-relief measures if needed.

How Soon Can I Be Back To Work?

The recovery from an ESG procedure is extremely fast, compared to other weight loss procedures. You should be capable of returning to work within only a couple of days.

What About Scarring, Following The Surgery?

As the ESG is carried out via endoscopy, there is no scarring! No incisions or wounds are made through this procedure.

How Soon Can I Drive, Following My Procedure?

The procedure is carried out under general anesthetic, so we would advise no driving for 24 hours afterwards. Have someone ready to provide you with a ride immediately following the procedure.

Will I Need To Take Vitamin Supplements?

The ESG doesn’t change the absorption of nutrients from food, as your intestines remain unchanged. However, you will be eating a lot less food. Therefore, we advise patients to take a daily multivitamin.

What About Physical Activity Following My Procedure?

Exercise and physical activity are very much encouraged following your procedure. The ESG limits you in no way with this, whether you decide to walk for 5 minutes or run a marathon!

What Results Can I Expect?

In general we’ve tracked 15% of total body weight loss in the first six months; 18% total body weight loss in the first 12 months; and 24% total body weight loss in the first 24 months. This type of sustained weight loss is better than overly rapid weight loss because it allows the body and skin to adjust better to the change. Many people lose much more than the initial 18%. The level of success is highly dependent of the level of commitment to a healthy lifestyle and portion control.

Is There A Recovery Period?

Once you undergo this treatment, you will be discharged within a few hours. You can expect to resume your normal daily activities within a few days of your appointment. While recovery results vary, some patients can return to work within one to two days of the procedure. You will not have to follow any physical activity restrictions, and you won’t have to deal with pain after the procedure is over.

What Kind Of Results Can I Expect?

Once this treatment is complete, you can expect to experience an average weight loss equaling 20% of your total body weight within one year post-procedure. Results do vary among patients based on their initial weight and weight loss goals, but most patients continue to steadily lose weight during the year following their treatment.

How Can I Maintain Results?

You must walk into this treatment with realistic expectations. Resculpt is a successful procedure that will deliver results, but you are responsible for maintaining your weight loss results post-procedure. A healthy diet and a consistent exercise routine is the best way to ensure long-standing success.

Considering Calories

The saying, “Calories in, calories out,” is popular, but there is such a thing as a nutrient-dense calorie and an empty calorie. Even though this treatment will force you to eat less food by default, which will result in significant weight loss, it is important that you consider what kind of foods you are eating.

Monitoring Your Progress

Once we perform this treatment to help you achieve your body goals, we will monitor your progress for the following year. You will also receive one year of nutritional counseling to ensure that you stay on the right track. This accountability can help make all the difference in the world in helping you not only reach your weight loss goals but maintain them over time.

Who Is It Right For?

Resculpt is a revision treatment. It is designed to help those who have undergone gastric bypass or endoscopic sleeve procedures and have sabotaged their results through additional weight gain.

The benefit of Resculpt is that not only can we fix the damage that’s been done so that you can lose weight quickly and effectively, but we will support you with the accountability that you need to maintain your results long-term. Those who need to lose weight and do not want to undergo another surgical treatment make excellent candidates for this procedure.

How Is Orbera Different From Other Gastric Balloons?

Over the past 20 years, ORBERA has become the #1 weight loss balloon in NYC and worldwide. ORBERA is the only gastric weight-loss recognized by the ASGE for its safety and effectiveness. No other FDA-approved, non-surgical gastric balloon showed higher weight-loss results during reported US clinical studies.

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