Sleeve
Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy offers effective and lasting weight loss, without the complexity of rerouting the digestive system. It is less complex than gastric bypass, involves no foreign objects, and carries a lower risk of malabsorption or complications. By reducing the hunger hormone ghrelin and promoting early satiety, it naturally helps control appetite. Performed laparoscopically, it also ensures a minimally invasive, faster recovery experience.
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What Happens During The Surgery?
Reducing Stomach Size:
During the procedure, about 80% of your stomach is removed, leaving behind a narrow, tube-like structure. This smaller stomach holds much less food, so you feel full more quickly.
Hormonal Effects:
The surgery also reduces the production of a hormone called ghrelin, often referred to as the “hunger hormone.” With lower ghrelin levels, your appetite decreases, helping you eat less over time.
No Intestinal Changes:
Unlike other bariatric procedures, the digestive tract isn’t rerouted. Food still follows its normal path through the stomach and intestines.
How Does It Help?
Weight Loss:
By reducing the amount of food you can eat and lowering hunger levels, it helps patients lose significant weight.
Health Benefits:
Many patients see improvements in obesity-related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Simple Design:
Because it doesn’t involve rerouting the intestines, the risk of complications like malabsorption is lower than in gastric bypass.
What Should You Know About Life After Surgery?
Diet Changes:
After surgery, you’ll need to follow a specific diet, starting with liquids and gradually moving to solid foods focusing on nutrient-rich meals.
Supplements:
Since your stomach is smaller, you’ll need lifelong vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure proper nutrition.
Lifestyle Commitment:
Regular exercise and a healthy diet are crucial for maintaining weight loss.
Why Choose Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Sleeve gastrectomy offers effective and lasting weight loss, without the complexity of rerouting the digestive system. It is less complex than gastric bypass, involves no foreign objects, and carries a lower risk of malabsorption or complications. By reducing the hunger hormone ghrelin and promoting early satiety, it naturally helps control appetite. Performed laparoscopically, it also ensures a minimally invasive, faster recovery experience.
Is It Reversible?
No, the surgery is not reversible because a significant portion of the stomach is permanently removed.
Potential Risks
Irreversibility: The procedure is permanent, as the removed part of the stomach cannot be replaced. Acid Reflux: Some patients may experience or worsen existing symptoms of acid reflux (GERD). Nutritional Deficiencies: Without proper diet and supplements, there’s a risk of deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.