Gastric sleeve surgery is basically a procedure based on reducing the size and capacity of the stomach. Gastric sleeve gastrectomy, which is widely used as “stomach reduction surgery”, results in a reduction in stomach capacity by removing a part of the stomach and reducing appetite.

How is Gastric Sleeve Procedure Applied?

Gastric sleeve gastrectomy is an effective method with low risk rates. This operation, which is performed under general anesthesia, changes the shape of the stomach and makes it smaller. With the shrinking stomach and decreased appetite, the calorie intake in the body is greatly reduced, resulting in weight loss.

The decrease in appetite as a result of the operation is not only related to the reduction in the volume of the stomach, but also to the hunger hormone secreted in the stomach. Since changing the size and shape of the stomach has an effect on the secretion of the hunger hormone in the stomach, the weight loss process also occurs with a hormonal effect.

Who is Eligible for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery is a procedure that is generally applied to people who have been living with obesity for a long time, have a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 30, or in some cases have type 2 diabetes. Gastric sleeve surgery can be applied when methods other than surgery are unresponsive or insufficient for weight loss. Gastric sleeve surgery, which shows its effect in a short time and is an effective solution, is a safe operation that increases the quality of life.

Gastric sleeve surgery is not recommended in certain situations. For example, if the person has diseases such as advanced diabetes or reflux, or if the person is outside the age gap of 18-65, gastric sleeve surgery is generally not applied.

In order to find out whether you are suitable for gastric sleeve surgery, meetings with specialist doctors and consultants and certain tests included in the plan they deem appropriate will be sufficient. After it is understood that you are a suitable candidate for gastric sleeve operation, you will need to follow some instructions that will be presented to you by your healthcare team during the pre-operation preparation process.

In the postoperative period, the recovery process will not exceed a few days unless there is a complication. It is not recommended to do strenuous and challenging activities for a while and you may have to wait about 1 month, but other than that, you can return to your normal routine in a short amount of time.