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- Gastric Banding
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Sleeve
- Conversion after gastric surgery failure
- Cosmetic Surgery After Weightloss
- Benefits of weight loss surgery
- Pregnancy and weight loss surgery
- Your Weight Loss Surgery Aftercare
Gastric Sleeve
The gastric sleeve is restrictive procedure only. Two thirds of the stomach is resected and removed, leaving a smaller stomach in the shape of a sleeve.
The portion of the stomach removed produces a hormone that stimulates appetite and hunger and therefore removing this results in a significant reduction in appetite.
This procedure allows the consumption of normal food in much smaller quantities, therefore fewer calories are absorbed and weight loss is experienced and long-term weight loss maintained.
This procedure, like the gastric bypass, is suitable for those who have more weight to lose and who's health is at risk, due to their weight and obesity related diseases.
he operation takes approximately two hours (depending on your medical condition) with 2-3 nights in hospital.
Unlike gastric banding, a gastric sleeve is not reversible. It does not require the implantation of any device around your stomach or frequent band adjustments. Long term commitment to follow u and vitamin supplements will be required.
50% of excess weight within 2 years (British Medical Journal).
Like any surgical procedure there are possible risks and complications. They are rare and everything possible will be done to prevent them from occuring.
The most common complications are:
- Haemorhaging
- Anaesthetic reactions
- PE/DVT
- Death
- Infections
- Wind/constipation
- Nausea and vomiting