Dr. Reza Keshavarzi plans his laparoscopic Mini Sleeve for a BMI of 25 to 30. Coral Springs patients keep the same surgeon from the first consultation through a full year of follow-up.
BeforeAfterEach of these patients had a low BMI gastric sleeve with Dr. K. The starting photo sits on the left and a later photo on the right.
With less weight to lose, the difference tends to show in the waistline, the midsection and how clothes sit. Results differ from one patient to the next.
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A low BMI gastric sleeve is a sleeve gastrectomy planned for people who are overweight but below the BMI where weight loss surgery has usually been offered. Dr. K calls his version the Mini Sleeve and plans it for a BMI of 25 to 30.
Through a few small laparoscopic incisions, he removes the larger, stretchable part of the stomach and leaves a narrow sleeve. Meals fill you sooner, and many patients notice less hunger between them. Your intestines are not rerouted, so digestion follows its usual path.
Because the change is to the stomach itself, the result does not rely on a prescription you must keep refilling. It is paired with the eating plan and follow-up visits that come with it.
Fit is decided with Dr. K in person, around your health and history. These are the reasons patients most often bring up the Mini Sleeve.
Dr. K performs or oversees every one of these, so the comparison happens in a single consultation.
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, or Dr. K to his patients, is a board certified bariatric surgeon and our lead surgeon. After his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, he completed a fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery at Jackson South Medical Center.
He performs the Mini Sleeve himself, along with the standard sleeve, the teen sleeve, gastric bypass and ESG. Patients also get his personal cell phone, so questions after surgery reach the surgeon who operated.
At a BMI of 25 to 30, most patients have tried medication or are thinking about it. Dr. K chooses the treatment for the patient, and sometimes the plan combines more than one.
| Option | Usually suits | What it does | Long-term picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Sleeve | A BMI of 25 to 30 where lost weight keeps coming back | Laparoscopic removal of most of the stomach, leaving a slim sleeve | A permanent change to the stomach from one operation |
| GLP-1 injections | Patients who want a supervised, medication-based approach | Prescription injections lower appetite while you use them | Ongoing prescriptions and monitoring |
| ESG | Patients who prefer no incisions | An endoscope places stitches that fold the stomach smaller, with no tissue removed | A smaller stomach without a surgical cut |
| ORBERA balloon | Patients who want a temporary, nonsurgical start | A balloon in the stomach takes up space so smaller meals satisfy | Taken out when the program ends |
Medication, surgery, nutrition coaching and follow-up are tools that can be used together. Dr. K sets the order and the mix from your health history and goals.
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You talk through your weight history, health conditions and goals with Dr. K. He tells you honestly whether the Mini Sleeve suits you or whether another option would serve you better.
Every sleeve patient completes medical clearances and an upper endoscopy first. Testing can be done with us or at an outside facility, and an endoscopy from the past five months is accepted.
A pre-surgery diet gets your body ready for the operation, with our team guiding you through it. If you use GLP-1 injections, they stop at least two weeks before your surgery date.
Dr. K performs your sleeve through small incisions, and your hospital stay is part of the package. Once your testing is complete, a surgery date can often be set within the same month.
Most patients return to work within 4 to 7 days and avoid lifting more than 20 lbs while they heal. Follow-up visits for the first year are included, and our diet plans walk you through each eating stage.
Our office is in South Miami. From Coral Springs, the Sawgrass Expressway links to I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway heading south. Because clearances can be done near home, your drives center on consultation, surgery and follow-up.
Coral Springs patients pay the same package price as patients who live nearby. The surgeon, the hospital and a year of follow-up sit inside one figure.
$14,000
When Dr. K performs your endoscopy, the procedure is included and a $750 hospital fee applies. Your consultation confirms the exact quote for your Mini Sleeve.
We accept Cherry for surgery, and any remaining balance can go on a debit or credit card. See full terms on our financing page.
Candidacy is based on BMI, which weighs you against your height, not on one number on the scale. Dr. K plans the Mini Sleeve for a BMI of 25 to 30, which for someone 5 feet 6 inches tall is roughly 155 to 185 lbs. Your health history and what you have already tried also shape his recommendation.
Above 30, Dr. K usually talks with you about the standard gastric sleeve or a gastric bypass, both of which he performs. He explains how each one fits your BMI and health so you can compare them with one surgeon.
No referral is needed to see Dr. K. You can book a consultation yourself from this page. The medical clearances and upper endoscopy that surgery requires are organized as part of your preparation.
Prices vary by practice and by what they include. Our gastric sleeve package is $14,000 and covers the surgeon's fee, your hospital stay, hospital-related fees and follow-up visits for the first year. Cherry financing offers 0% interest for 24 months, with payments from $320 a month.
Some patients look abroad on price alone. With Dr. K, your surgery and a full year of follow-up visits happen in South Florida, within driving distance of Coral Springs, and he stays reachable on his personal cell phone. Compare what each quote includes after surgery, not only the headline figure.
Yes, and many patients in this BMI range have used weight loss injections first. The injections are stopped at least two weeks before surgery. Dr. K plans that timing with you.
Most patients are back at work 4 to 7 days after surgery. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 lbs while you heal, and Dr. K tells you when that limit lifts.
Book a consultation to go over your BMI, what you have tried so far and the plan Dr. K would recommend for you.
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