What is a Gastric Sleeve?
Of all available solutions for obesity, the Gastric Sleeve is the quickest and simplest
Gastric Sleeve surgery is one of the most prominent weight loss procedures sought out by a large number of people to shed excess weight, for numerous reasons: the most significant ones being its high effectiveness and safety. This procedure is currently considered the best solution to obesity and its associated health issues, by adjusting the size of the patient’s stomach and reducing the quantities of their food intake on a daily basis. The Gastric Sleeve surgery is only performed on individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35.
Overview
of the Procedure
- Comprehensive body checks are conducted to assess the patient’s readiness for operation.
- The surgeon begins by creating several holes in the stomach (2-5 holes) with the use of ultra-fine surgical tools.
- The surgeon will then remove the largest part of the stomach, as well as the part (of what?) responsible for producing the hunger hormone, in order to minimize this feeling which will lead to decreased food intake and shedding excess weight as a result.
- Gastric Sleeve surgery usually takes 60-90 minutes, or 2 hours at most.
Anesthesia:
Gastric Sleeve surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
Duration of Stay:
The patient must stay in Istanbul for 10 days following the operation, with the first 3 nights spent at the hospital.
Post-Op & Aftercare
In order to maintain the Lumineers in optimal condition, the patient is advised to avoid certain activities that can lead to their damage, such as nut consumption or nail biting. In addition, it is best to schedule a follow-up visit to the dentist for cleaning in no longer than 6 months after the procedure is done, as well as being mindful of regular hygiene.
Your case will be monitored by the medical follow-up department on a monthly basis following the operation for a full year to ensure adherence to instructions for the best results.
