Gastric Sleeve Procedure
The gastric sleeve procedure reduces the volume of the stomach to about the size of a small banana. Reducing the size of the stomach also reduces hunger, because the part of the stomach that produces the hormone, Ghrelin, is removed. This hormone is what makes a person feel hungry every few hours.
The advantages of the gastric sleeve procedure are:
- No cutting, bypassing or stapling of the intestine
- Less concern about vitamin and calcium absorption
- Less risk of “dumping” syndrome
- No adjustments or artificial devices put into place
- All foods are possible
What to expect after surgery
After your surgery, the Fresh Start Bariatrics team will be there to give you extensive nutritional counseling, post-surgery follow-up visits, emotional and relational support along with therapy and long term weight management. Read more about what to expect after surgery here.
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