Gastric sleeve surgery:

is a surgical procedure aimed at permanently reducing the size of the stomach, which helps in reducing the amount of food intake and thus losing weight. This is done by removing a large portion of the stomach and leaving a small, tube-like portion.


Benefits of Gastric Sleeve Surgery:

  • Effective weight loss: Helps in significant and sustainable weight loss.

  • Improved overall health: Can help improve health conditions related to obesity such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

  • Enhanced quality of life: Can lead to improved quality of life and increased physical activity.


Procedure Steps:

  1. Anesthesia: The patient is fully anesthetized.

  2. Removal of part of the stomach: About 75-80% of the stomach is removed.

  3. Shaping the remaining stomach: The remaining part of the stomach is shaped to resemble a tube.


Risks and Complications:

  • Bleeding: Bleeding may occur during or after the surgery.

  • Infection: Infection may occur at the surgical site.

  • Stomach leakage: Leakage may occur from the remaining part of the stomach.


Post-Operative Diet:

  • First week: Clear liquids such as water and juices.

  • Second week: Pureed and soft foods.

  • Third week: Gradual introduction of solid foods.


Expected Results:

  • Weight loss: Patients can lose about 60-70% of their excess weight within the