Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery is the most preferred bariatric surgery method around the world and in Turkey. While this surgical procedure is called “sleeve gastrectomy” in the medical field, it is popularly referred to as “Gastric Sleeve Surgery” or “Stomach Reduction Surgery” in public. It is ısually applied to patients with a body mass index of 35 and above.
What Is A Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery is a surgical procedure performed to treat obesity and promote weight loss. During the surgery, a large part of the stomach is removed and left back in the form of a small tube.
How To Perform Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery is performed with a minimally invasive method called laparoscopic surgery. During the surgery, the doctor makes small incisions in the abdominal area and removes a large part of the stomach with special surgical equipments. The remaining stomach is left in the form of a thin tube.
How To Achieve Weight Loss With Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery promotes weight loss by reducing the volume of the stomach and through hormonal changes. After this surgery, you eat less and feel full faster, which supports weight loss.
To Whom Gastric Sleeve Surgery Can Be Applied
Gastric sleeve surgery is performed on people who have obesity problems and whose weight loss efforts failed with diet and exercise. It is generally recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 or a BMI over 35 and health problems related to obesity.
How To Eat After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
After Gastric Sleeve Surgery, patients should eat small portions. It is important that the food is rich in protein and has high quality. It is necessary to develop the habit of chewing slowly and carefully. Liquid and pureed foods are recommended for the first few months.
When To Return To Normal Life After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
The process of returning to normal life after Gastric Sleeve Surgery may be didderent from person to person, but daily activities can usually be returned within a few weeks.
How Much Weight Will People Who Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery After The Surgery
Weight loss after Gastric Sleeve Surgery depends on the person’s initial weight, age, lifestyle, and postoperative nutrition and exercise habits. A quick weight loss may occur in the first few months, but weight loss slows down over time.
Will There Be Any Scars On The Body After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgeries are usually performed laparoscopically, so surgical scars are small and may fade by time. The scars may be different from person to person, but are usually not very noticeable.
Benefits Of Gastric Sleeve Surgery
The advantages of Gastric Sleeve Surgery include fast weight loss, improvement of obesity-related health problems, reduction of hunger hormones and long-term weight control.