What is the exact process for a Weight Doctors SLEEVE®?
After consultation and information, your stomach is gathered from the inside under general anaesthesia during a gastroscopy; as a rule you go home after approx. 4–5 hours. This is followed by 4–6 weeks of liquid diet and a step-by-step build-up of your diet with accompanying coaching – the individual steps are set out above under “How the treatment works”.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure itself takes 30–60 minutes. It takes place under general anaesthesia and in a single session, by gastroscopy through the mouth – there is no incision in the abdominal wall.
Will I have pain after the procedure?
Discomfort is generally mild. Because the stomach is gathered from the inside, there are no wounds on the abdominal wall. Temporary side effects in the first days, sometimes weeks, are normal until the body has recovered; you are usually socially presentable after 3–4 days.
Do I have to stay overnight in the clinic?
Usually not: the Weight Doctors SLEEVE® is generally carried out as an outpatient procedure, and you stay for approx. 4–5 hours. At the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim, an overnight stay is planned and included in the price.
Who is the endo sleeve suitable for?
For people who want to lose weight permanently, escape the yo-yo effect and achieve stable results in the long term – without classic surgery. The endo sleeve is recommended at a BMI of 27–40; for higher values, there are Extended Sleeve and Extended Sleeve+.
Which technologies are used for the endo sleeve?
Two endoscopic technologies are available: pose® 3.0 Double Helix and the nickel-free OverStitch NXT™. Both reduce the stomach gently from the inside, without incisions and without scars.
What advantages does pose® 3.0 technology offer?
With pose® 3.0 Double Helix, the stomach is reduced entirely endoscopically from the inside – with no incision on the abdomen, without scars and generally as an outpatient. In the case of a nickel allergy, the nickel-free OverStitch NXT™ is available instead.
What distinguishes the endo sleeve from classic stomach surgery?
With the endo sleeve, the stomach remains completely in the body and is gathered from the inside; recovery is generally shorter. With stomach surgery, the operation is performed from the outside using keyhole surgery: with the gastric sleeve, a large part of the stomach is removed; with the gastric bypass, the small intestine is also rerouted. We offer both as Weight Doctors BARIATRICS®.
What weight loss can I achieve with the Weight Doctors SLEEVE®?
It has been observed with all three variants that almost 95% of patients lose a double-digit percentage of their body weight in the first 6 months. How much it is for you depends significantly on your cooperation. Results vary from person to person.
Can you eat normally after the endo sleeve?
Yes. After the healing phase, you build up your diet step by step until you are eating without further restrictions; you do not have to give up solid food permanently. The difference lies in the quantity: the aim is for you to feel full with smaller portions.
Is the stomach reduction permanent?
The gathering is designed for the long term. Because the Weight Doctors SLEEVE® has a modular design, the stomach can be reduced further later if needed with a more restrictive variant. How well the result lasts in the long term depends above all on whether you change your diet and exercise permanently.
What risks are there with the Weight Doctors SLEEVE®?
Complications are rare and can usually be treated conservatively, that is, without further surgical intervention. Post-procedure bleeding at the suture site in the stomach, bruises (haematomas) and injuries to the stomach or oesophagus may occur. Despite its minimally invasive nature, the Weight Doctors SLEEVE® remains a medical procedure with risks, which requires special information and the assessment of whether it is indicated by a specialist.
What does an endo sleeve cost at Weight Doctors in Germany?
The endo sleeve is available from €5,500 – with pose® 3.0 Double Helix as well as with OverStitch NXT™, including private medical preliminary examination and aftercare. All prices at a glance: Costs & prices.
What is included in the price of the endo sleeve?
In addition to the procedure, preliminary examination and aftercare: 1 year of the Weight Doctors® App, a Bluetooth smart scale with smartphone connect function and, at selected locations, 2× 3D Bodyscan.
Does German statutory health insurance cover the costs?
Where there is a medical indication in line with the guidelines, there is a chance of cost coverage. You do not have to submit an application beforehand: we check all the requirements before the procedure, and billing follows directly afterwards. More in the article Endo sleeve and German health insurance.
Is there a financing option for the endo sleeve?
Yes, via our partner medipay. You decide the term yourself, and you can submit the application entirely online. More under Payment in instalments.
What are the differences between the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim and other locations?
At the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim, the procedure is offered at a reduced price without VAT, and the overnight stay is included. Pick-up from Frankfurt Airport is possible for an additional charge.