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Bikini Line Gastric Sleeve surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes about two hours to complete. 4 small incisions are made in the abdominal wall: 3 of them in the bikini area, and one in the navel area.

Aesthetic (bikini line) gastric sleeve is a modification of the most popular surgical operation for obesity at the moment – gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy). Doctor of bariatric (obesity) and abdominal surgery dr. Donatas Danys was the first in Europe to perform this type of operation at “Gijos Clinic”.

During the operation,  approximately 80 percent of the stomach is removed and the rest of the pouch is sealed using medical staples. In order to prevent any leakage after a patient starts consuming food, the staples are then manually stitched over and a fluid test is done while the patient is still on the operating table. The new stomach acquires a shape somewhat similar to a sleeve or banana. The stomach retains all of its previous functions, therefore, food can still be digested properly. The biggest change is a significantly decreased feeling of hunger. Moreover, the patient feels full faster and can eat smaller portions of food.

You typically qualify for bariatric surgery if you have a BMI higher than 35. A BMI of 30 to 35 is considered sufficient for undergoing gastric sleeve surgery if a patient is present with type 2 diabetes or arterial hypertension.

Patients go for bikini-line gastric sleeves abroad for multiple reasons. Main ones are:

• There are no (or very short) waiting lines for bariatric surgeries
• Individual attention from the surgeons
• Recommendations from previous patients, friends, or family
• Top-quality service for affordable prices
• Possibility for a refund from your local health board

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Our patients are covered by reliable insurance covering surgical malpractice. Yet, first & foremost, we ensure maximum safety.

Our clinic is not based in the center of Stockholm or London and does not have to pay eye-watering rents. We also work with a limited number of patients and do not waste massive sums on marketing. Therefore, you pay only for the surgery & world-class rehabilitation (and not for an expensive location or advertising on TV or on the tube).

At the same time, you get an all-inclusive package (making your travel stress-free) when booking with us.

Getting the surgery abroad involves similar risks as getting the surgery at home. For that reason, we recommend always checking the following:

• The surgeons and their credentials. Preferably, ask for an online consultation to meet your surgeon before going abroad
• What do the previous patients say about the clinic and their experience
• Whether you will be insured

Never base your decision on the price alone.

You can have your surgery done for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. We are helping patients with the documentation needed in order to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. Patients usually choose this route because of the long waiting list in their country of origin.

Most of the patients can travel back 6-8 days after the surgery.

For your flight back it is advisable to get special assistance to help to get in/out of the plane. The service is freely provided by the airports/airlines.

Patients after bikini line gastric sleeve surgery need about a 2-3 week recovery period, (although some can take as long as 6 weeks) before they can return to work.

We advise that you should not drive a motor vehicle for 2-3 days after your bikini line gastric sleeve operation. This is to allow the effects of the anesthetic and any post-operative analgesia (painkillers) to wear off.

In order to get the most out of your weight loss surgery, it’s going to take a lot of hard work on your part post-surgery. That includes working out on a regular basis. Depending on your health and how your body is healing, your doctor may allow you to engage in light exercise in the first two weeks after surgery.

Most patients lose between 2-4 lbs (0.9-1.8kg) every week for about 6-12 months.

An average of 60 percent of excess weight can be lost within the first two years.

• Everything for the treatment, anesthesia, 2-3 nights of hospitalization;
• Diet instructions after bariatric surgery
• FREE dietitian follow-up
• Needed consultations, and medical tests;
• Finding the best airplane ticket deals and hotel deals;
• Meeting at the airport, personal driver within Lithuania;
• 24/7 assistance in Lithuania;
• Special discount for plastic surgery later (if needed)

Complications after bikini line gastric sleeve are rare, yet they may occur (as is with any other surgical procedure). The complications include:

• Blood clots.
• Gallstones (risk increases with rapid or. substantial weight loss)
• Hernia.
• Internal bleeding or profuse bleeding of the. surgical wound.
• Leakage.
• Perforation of stomach or intestines.
• Skin separation.
• Stricture.

You will be guided through all the possible complications during your consultation(s) with the surgeon.

In case you are feeling unwell or there is anything abnormal:

While you are still in Lithuania: you will be immediately checked upon by the medical personnel. Should there be a need for a follow-up procedure, it would be carried out for you free of charge.

The complication in the later stages of the recovery is even rarer and most of the time, not an emergency. If they happen, our surgeon would consult you online and explain the steps to take.

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