If you live in Garland and feel like weight loss has become harder than it should be, you are not alone. Many people reach a point where diets, medications, and short-term plans stop delivering the results they want.
Total Wellness & Bariatrics offers the Mini Sleeve®, a minimally invasive version of gastric sleeve surgery that supports substantial weight loss with fewer incisions, less downtime, and no overnight hospital stay.
Our Dallas-based bariatric doctors serve patients from Garland and nearby communities.
A minimally invasive procedure with only 2-3 incisions
A surgery time of about 30 minutes
No overnight hospital stay for most patients
Less visible scarring
Faster recovery time
Support from a patient-focused bariatric team
The only fully qualified bariatric surgeons to perform the Mini Gastric Sleeve surgery.
Performed over 6,000 minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Extensive experience in obesity, endoscopy, anti-reflux, LYNX, and advanced laparoscopic procedures.
This procedure is offered exclusively through Total Wellness & Bariatrics. Most patients complete the Mini Sleeve® as an outpatient procedure and return home within a few hours after surgery. Many patients return to work within 2–3 days, although some fatigue during the first couple of weeks is normal.
No visible scars
Will I lose the same amount of weight as I would with a traditional gastric sleeve?
Yes. The Mini Sleeve® offers the same weight loss results as a traditional laparoscopic gastric sleeve while using a less invasive approach.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes and uses general anesthesia.
Can I go home the same day?
Yes. Most patients go home within 2–6 hours after surgery.
How soon can I return to work?
Many patients return to work within 2–3 days. Fatigue can last for the first week or two, so listen to your body as you recover.
How soon can I exercise?
You can begin exercising when you feel ready, but you should follow your team’s lifting restrictions during the first two weeks.
Will I have visible scars?
The Mini Sleeve® technique places incisions in less noticeable areas, such as the navel, to help reduce visible scarring.
Can I travel home after surgery?
Yes. Patients travel from across the country and even internationally for this procedure. If you fly or drive home, the team recommends walking and stretching your legs every hour.
Can I complete follow-up visits if I live outside Dallas?
Yes. Many post-op visits can happen by phone or video call. The team can also send nutrition guides and lab forms remotely.
Can I still conceive a child after surgery?
Absolutely. In fact, many women in Garland find that losing significant weight helps resolve issues like PCOS, making it easier to conceive. We recommend waiting until your weight has stabilized before beginning your pregnancy journey.
What about post-op discomfort and gas?
The most common complaint is minor gas pressure, which typically dissipates within 48-72 hours. Walking and over-the-counter Gas-X are usually all that is needed for relief.
It has been 4 days since surgery and I still haven’t had a bowel movement. Is this normal?
It is normal not to have a bowel movement after surgery, since your colon is the last thing to wake up from anesthesia. We recommend waiting about 2 weeks before trying a stool softener or laxative of any kind so that your body has the chance to work naturally.
Is the Mini Sleeve a standard size? If so, how much of the stomach do you remove?
The Mini Sleeve is a standard size that requires removal of 70-80 percent along with the hunger-producing hormone, which causes the patient to lower their food intake.
Why do you require a pre-op diet?
Some doctors may require patients to consume a pre-op liquid diet in order to shrink the liver for your procedure to be performed safely. We will give you thorough instructions on how to be successful in completing your pre-op diet since each patient is different.
What is the recovery time like? How soon can I return to work?
After having Mini Sleeve surgery, most patients return to work within 2 to 3 days. It is normal to feel fatigued for the first 2 weeks after surgery.
Why is a pre-operative diet required?
Each plan is customized, but a pre-op liquid diet is often used to shrink the liver. This makes the surgery safer by giving the surgeon a clearer, easier path to the stomach.
