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The Gastric Sleeve Surgery (or Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) is a bariatric procedure that removes 75-80% of the stomach. It is now the most commonly performed bariatric procedure in United States and worldwide.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery brings profound changes to life!

• Overall improved quality of life

• Excess weight loss of about 60-70% within one year of surgery

• Remission or improvement of obesity related health conditions such as diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, joint pain, and hyperlipidemia

• Desire to eat decreases

• Reduction in hunger sensation

How does the Gastric Sleeve surgery work?

1. There is a reduction in stomach volume, causing people to feel full much quicker after the surgery

2. Hormonal changes such as reduced secretion of hunger hormones cause people to feel less hungry

3. Increased stomach motility, which allows food to pass stomach and intestine quicker after surgery

How much weight will I lose after the Gastric Sleeve?

• On average, people lose about 60-70% of their excess weight 

  • The first 2 weeks: 10-20 pounds; most patients lose about one pound a day

  • The first 3 months: 35-45% of excess weight loss

  • The first 6 months: 50-60% of excess weight loss

  • The first year: 60-70% of excess weight loss

  • Most people reach their lowest weight 12-24 months after surgery

Advantage of Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

Technically, the Gastric Sleeve is a much simpler surgery. The operating time for gastric sleeve is usually 40-70 minutes, while gastric bypass surgery takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

• There is a much lower chance for nutrient or vitamin deficiency with the Gastric Sleeve procedure. In addition, there is no mal-absorption for Gastric Sleeve patients.

• Some long-term complications could occur with the Gastric Bypass patients including bowel obstruction, marginal ulcer, and internal hernias. The chance of Gastric Sleeve patients developing these complications is exceedingly rare.