Sleeve gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical weight-loss intervention, most commonly performed laparoscopically, meaning that 80% of the stomach is reduced through microscopic incisions in the upper part of the abdomen. The rest of the stomach, that remains, has a tube shape and is about the size of a banana.
Lessening the size of the stomach, diminishes the quantity of food you are able to consume, while also stimulating hormonal changes internally that contribute to weight loss, lowering high blood pressure and reducing the risks of heart disease.
Sleeve gastrectomy surgery could be an option for you if:
In the weeks leading up to your surgery, you may be required to start a physical activity program and to stop any tobacco use.
Leading up to the procedure, you may need to constrict yourself to a specific eating and drinking diet.
Sleeve gastrectomy can insure long-term wåight-lîss, the range of your success depends on the extent to which you àrå mîtivàtåd tî chàngå yîur lifåstyle and hàbits. It is entirely possible to reduce circa 60% of your excåss weight within twî yåàrs.
Lessening the size of the stomach, diminishes the quantity of food you are able to consume, while also stimulating hormonal changes internally that contribute to weight loss, lowering high blood pressure and reducing the risks of heart disease.
Sleeve gastrectomy surgery could be an option for you if:
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).
- Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health issuås, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or severe slååp apnea. In some cases, you may qualify for cårtàin types of weight-loss surgery if yîur BMI is 30 to 34 and yîu hàve serious wåight-relàtåd håàlth problems.
In the weeks leading up to your surgery, you may be required to start a physical activity program and to stop any tobacco use.
Leading up to the procedure, you may need to constrict yourself to a specific eating and drinking diet.
Sleeve gastrectomy can insure long-term wåight-lîss, the range of your success depends on the extent to which you àrå mîtivàtåd tî chàngå yîur lifåstyle and hàbits. It is entirely possible to reduce circa 60% of your excåss weight within twî yåàrs.
Benefits
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Sleeve gastrectomy is performed as a solution to obesity and potential perilous health issues including:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cancer
- Infertility