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:
Anesthesia: The patient is fully anesthetized.
Removal of part of the stomach: About 75-80% of the stomach is removed.
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