Gastric Sleeve

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 hormone, which stimulates the hypothalamus region of the brain. In this way, there will be no decrease in the person’s feeling of hunger. In sleeve gastrectomy surgeries, the stomach valves called pylorus, which regulate the emptying of the stomach, are preserved. Since these valves are preserved, there will be no change in the digestive system of the stomach. You will only feel full more quickly by eating less. People with sleeve gastrectomy surgery can reach a feeling of fullness by eating less food normally thanks to their shrinking stomach. The purpose of gastric sleeve surgery is to enable the person to lose weight by eating less and consuming healthier foods. Gastric sleeve surgery can be performed open or closed.

What should I pay attention to before gastric sleeve surgery?

It is generally recommended to be hospitalized 24 hours before your obesity surgery time. You should also go on a liquid diet and not eat solid food the day before. Eating should be completely stopped from 12 o’clock at night. Oral water intake should be stopped 8 hours before your operation time.

What are the advantages of sleeve gastrectomy?

The advantages of sleeve gastrectomy include narrowing of the gastric passageway, satiety with small amounts of food, decreased appetite and balanced nutrition. Gastric sleeve gastrectomy is an easier and shorter operation compared to gastric bypass surgery and the hospital stay is shorter. Gastric sleeve surgery can be converted to some other obesity surgeries when necessary.

Who is suitable for gastric sleeve surgery?

Not everyone who complains of being overweight can undergo gastric sleeve surgery. In order to undergo this surgery, the patient must be between the ages of 18 and 65 and have a body mass index above 35-40. If the person has cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and serious health problems caused by excess weight, if there is no alcohol and drug addiction, if his psychological state does not prevent him from changing his lifestyle and if he is able to overcome the stress of surgery, if his health condition is suitable, if the person cannot lose weight other than surgical method to lose weight, he is suitable for sleeve gastrectomy surgery.

How much weight can I lose after sleeve gastrectomy?

If you eat healthy and exercise regularly after gastric sleeve 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.

What will I experience after sleeve gastrectomy?

You can stand up 1-2 hours after coming to your bed from the operating room. Afterwards, you can take a shower by closing your dressings with your protective bath covers from the first day. You can start your job after resting for about a week after the surgery. If you have a job that requires physical activity, it is recommended that you start after 30 days.