Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Obesity is one of the 10 diseases that are increasing in the world, threatening public health and according to the World Health Organization. In short, obesity is the presence of fat in the body that impairs health. In the body mass index (BMI), which is a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight by the square of the person's height, those with an index of 25 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2 and above are generally considered obese. Gastric sleeve surgery, which is one of the ways to get rid of this disease, is performed by removing 70%-80% of the patient's stomach. The patient usually gets rid of 60% of their excess weight within 1 year.

Before and After Surgery

Before the operation, it is decided whether the patient is suitable for the operation and, if appropriate, the date for the operation is determined.

• If the patient is using blood thinners, he should stop. 
• If you use alcohol and cigarettes, quitting during this period will increase your post-operative recovery speed. 
• Take a bath before coming for surgery.
• Since the patient's eating habits and lifestyle are directly related to the success of the surgery, the patient is told what to do after the surgery and a personalized nutrition program is made.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia and laparoscopically (closed surgical intervention). The operation takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Diabetes End With Sleeve Gastrectomy Operation?

Sleeve gastrectomy surgery has been widely recognized as a safe and effective method for most individuals with obesity. Obesity is a severe condition that can lead to various chronic issues, including fatty liver, diabetes, heart and lung diseases, as well as psychological disorders. Studies have shown that 66% of patients who undergo sleeve gastrectomy experience significant improvements and, in some cases, complete remission of their health issues, leading to rapid improvements in their overall health.

Will There Be Any Scars After Stomach Reduction Surgery?

Sleeve Gastrectomy operations are usually performed with a laparoscopic, that is, closed method. The holes formed for the operation performed with a small incision in the abdominal wall are not large enough to cause an aesthetic problem, and they usually close spontaneously over time.

What is the Duration of Stomach Reduction Surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery is performed in 1.5 hours on average.

It is Recommended to Practice Sports After Tube Stomach Surgery?

After sleeve gastrectomy, sports are recommended by experts after the first 3 months. As the patients lose weight after the surgical operation, they move more easily, their lungs relax and the lungs allow the person to exert better effort, the condition increases, and the risk of injury decreases with the loss of weight.

Sports, especially fitness and swimming are recommended for the development of striated muscles in the first three months after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.