Take control of your health and transform your life with sleeve gastrectomy, a proven weight loss surgery designed to help you lose excess weight and improve obesity-related health conditions. By reducing the size of the stomach, this procedure helps you feel full sooner, eat less, and build healthier habits for long-term success.
Sleeve gastrectomy is a popular bariatric surgery that helps individuals achieve significant and long-term weight loss. The procedure involves removing a large portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach that limits food intake and supports healthier eating habits.
Sleeve gastrectomy works by reducing the size of the stomach, allowing patients to feel full faster and eat less. The procedure also decreases the production of hunger hormones, helping to reduce appetite and support sustainable weight loss.
Sleeve gastrectomy can result in substantial weight loss and improved overall health. It may help manage obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. Many patients also experience increased confidence, better mobility, and an improved quality of life.
The patient undergoes a comprehensive evaluation, including medical tests and consultations, to determine suitability for surgery.
Pre-operative instructions are provided, which may include dietary adjustments and lifestyle recommendations before the procedure.
General anesthesia is given to ensure the patient remains comfortable throughout the surgery.
Using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, the surgeon removes approximately 75% to 80% of the stomach.
The remaining stomach is reshaped into a narrow sleeve and sealed securely with surgical staples.
The patient is monitored after surgery and typically stays in the hospital for one to two days.
A structured diet plan is introduced, progressing from liquids to solid foods while regular follow-up appointments monitor recovery.
Most patients lose approximately 50% to 70% of their excess body weight within 12 to 24 months after surgery.
Yes. The portion of the stomach removed during surgery cannot be replaced, making the procedure permanent.
Sleeve gastrectomy typically takes between one and two hours, depending on the individual case.
Many patients can resume light daily activities within one to two weeks, although recovery times may vary.
Individuals with obesity or obesity-related health conditions who have not achieved successful weight loss through conventional methods may be suitable candidates, following a medical assessment.