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What is Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Sleeve gastrectomy surgery is also known as Sleeve Gastrectomy. In the operation, a large part of the stomach, approximately 80% of the stomach, is cut to reduce the volume of the stomach. The person will lose weight as food intake will be restricted by reducing the stomach. The stomach, which normally has a sac-shaped appearance, will take the shape of a thin long tube after this surgery. The cut stomach is irreversibly removed from the body. There is a part of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone ghrelin, which stimulates the hypothalamus region of the brain.
Treatment Process
The procedure can vary from person to person, but in general;
What Should I Pay Attention to Before Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy?
It is generally recommended to be hospitalized 24 hours before your bariatric surgery. Again, the day before, you should be on a liquid diet and not eat solid food. Eating should be completely stopped from 12 o’clock at night. Oral water intake should be stopped 8 hours before your operation time.
How Much Weight Can I Lose After Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy?
If you eat healthy and exercise regularly after sleeve gastrectomy surgery, you can achieve 65-80% weight loss within 1 year after surgery. However, if you cannot establish your eating habits and cannot eat healthy, you may experience approximately 5% weight gain again in the future.
