Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Sleeve surgery a.k.a Sleeve Gastrectomy is a proven safe and efficient surgical weight loss procedure. It is the most popular surgical weight loss procedure among physicians and patients alike. The Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is performed by removing a major portion (approx. 80%) of the stomach. The remaining stomach resembles a tube and may look like a banana.
Obesity carries a great risk of developing comorbidities like heart diseases, diabetes, cancers, high blood pressure, higher levels of cholesterol, sleep apnea, and much more. The diseases caused or commonly associated with obesity and are referred to as co-morbidities.
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How Much Weight can I lose with Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
You Can Expect Upto 70% of Excess Body weight reduction in 12 Months.
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How Can Gastric Sleeve Surgery Help Me Lose Weight?
During the sleeve gastrectomy procedure, our surgeon removes approximately 80 percent of your stomach leaving out a part of it in shape of a tube or sleeve resembling a banana. This operation is performed laparoscopically, meaning the surgery is performed by three small incisions rather than a large incision. Since it is a laparoscopic procedure the recovery time will be fast, you will experience less pain and scarring.
The part of the stomach left out holds a considerably smaller volume of food than the normal stomach and thus significantly reduces the amount of food intake. The surgery has a great impact on gut hormones that inturn affects hunger, satiety, and blood sugar control.
Pros of Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Sleeve Surgery holds various advantages over other weight loss procedures.
- It reduces the amount of food your stomach can hold
- Induces rapid and significant weight loss
- Improves a lot of other comorbid conditions
- Short hospital stay & quicker recovery
Cons of Gastric Sleeve
Just like any other procedure Sleeve Gastrectomy has some disadvantages
- It can’t be reversed unlike gastric banding or baloon
- Can cause vitamin deficiencies in some cases in a long-term
- Can cause complications like leaking, infections etc..
- The stomach can stretch over time increasing the food intake.