Dr. K’s Mini Sleeve
Low BMI Gastric Sleeve in Miami, FL

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Precision Weight Loss for Lower BMI Patients

If you've struggled with your weight but don’t meet the traditional BMI criteria for bariatric surgery, Dr. K’s Mini Sleeve offers a game-changing solution. Designed for patients with a BMI between 25 and 35, this minimally invasive gastric sleeve procedure is tailored for those who don’t qualify under standard guidelines. Backed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and trusted by patients across Miami, this is weight loss — personalized.

Why Choose Dr. K's Mini Sleeve?

Big Results, Designed for Smaller BMIs

What the Process Looks Like

Simple. Supportive. Surgical Precision.

Preparing for Surgery

We’ll guide you every step of the way. You may be asked to maintain or lose a small amount of weight before surgery. You’ll stop tobacco use at least 1 month prior and pause blood thinners about 2 weeks out.

The Procedure

On surgery day, arrive 2 hours early. Dr. K uses laparoscopic techniques to resize your stomach under general anesthesia — the procedure takes 1–2 hours. You’ll stay overnight and go home the next day, with direct access to Dr. K before and after.

Recovery & Results


Most feel back to normal in 3 days. Take a week off work, avoid heavy lifting and stimulants for 4–6 weeks, and follow our guided post-op plan. Once healed, you’ll begin your new routine and see the weight come off.

Weight Loss Success Stories

Hear From Patients Who Achieved Their Best Health

I recently had bariatric surgery with Dr. Keshavarzi, and I can’t say enough about the amazing care I received. From my very first consultation, he was attentive, informative, and compassionate. 

FABIANNA G.

Dr. Keshavarzi and his staff are the best. I knew from the moment I met him that he was the surgeon for me. He made me feel completely at ease and inspired so much confidence. My recovery was a breeze and I know it was because Dr. Keshavarzi is such a skilled surgeon.

HANNAH S.

Who is the Low BMI Gastric Sleeve for?

Here’s the ideal Candidate:

Real People. Real Results.

See how thousands of patients have changed their lives.

FAQs

Everything You Need to Know— Answered

Many patients want to know just how this procedure will impact the everyday function of their stomachs. The main change you will experience is in the size of your stomach. After the procedure, the gastric sleeve is approximately the size of a banana. It will still expand like a full-sized stomach, but it will hold less food and help you feel full sooner. In addition, this surgery impacts the portion of the stomach that controls hormone release and hunger cravings. With this section safely removed, the majority of our patients report that they not only feel full after eating but that their hunger cravings are dramatically reduced. These combined procedure results help set you up for success as you lose weight without affecting the basic functions and health of your stomach and digestive processes.

It’s estimated that almost 40% of Americans are over the weight that is considered healthy for their body type. Instead of providing a viable solution, the weight loss industry offers short-term treatments and sub-par results. Many of our patients are unsatisfied with their appearance due to their weight. We’re prepared to help you reach your ideal image, but we’re also committed to improving your health. Excess weight can cause serious medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These conditions can prevent you from living your life to the fullest and may come with long-term side effects.

While every patient’s experience and results are different, our patients have experienced great success with weight loss after low BMI bariatric surgery. Once you have recovered from surgery, our team will assist you in starting your weight loss journey. Thanks to the smaller size of your stomach, you will notice that you eat less food and feel full much more quickly. In addition, your hunger cravings will be significantly suppressed. When combined with a balanced, nutritious diet and regular exercise, this surgery can assist you in losing up to 30-100% of excess pounds over the following 6-12 months. The average weight loss is 10-15 pounds and often more per month until your goal is achieved.

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