What is gastric sleeve surgery?

In this operation, the surgeon removes about 75 to 80 percent of the stomach vertically, and the rest is shaped like a tube and connected to the end of the small intestine. This leads to the shrinking of the stomach volume and thus reducing the feeling of hunger and the desire to eat.

Advantages of gastric sleeve surgery:

Dramatic weight loss: Studies have shown that people can lose an average of 60-80% of their excess weight by doing this procedure.

Improve obesity-related diseases: This practice can significantly improve type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol.

Pain reduction: As the stomach shrinks, the pressure on the joints and spine also decreases, and the pain caused by excessive obesity decreases.

Improved quality of life: Losing weight and improving overall health leads to increased self-esteem, more mobility and better social relationships.

Disadvantages of gastric sleeve surgery:

Irreversible operation: gastric sleeve surgery is a permanent operation and it is not possible to return the stomach to its original state.

Possible side effects: such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malabsorption of nutrients, hair loss and vitamin deficiency.