What is the gastric sleeve and how does it work?

What is the gastric sleeve and how does it work?

What is the gastric sleeve…and how does it work? The sleeve gastrectomy, commonly called the gastric sleeve, is a surgical technique that involves the removal of about 75-80% of the stomach. During the procedure, the stomach will be shaped into a tube-like structure or a “sleeve” that is about the size of a banana.

Does the gastric sleeve procedure eliminate the risk of smoking?

One study conducted by the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative shows that smoking cessation or quitting smoking 3 months before the gastric sleeve procedure resulted in the near elimination of risk associated with smoking.

What is the mortality rate of gastric sleeve surgery?

The risk of death from gastric sleeve surgery is close to zero (the survival rate is 99.7%), ( 4) and complications are relatively uncommon, occurring in less than 4% of patients ( 5 ). However, there are several side effects and challenges to be aware of.

How much weight can you regain after gastric sleeve surgery?

At 5 years, the average gastric sleeve patient regains as much as 50% of the weight they lost (9). Just as bad, the more weight you gain back, the more likely your health problems are to return (10).

Is it possible to have complications after gastric sleeve?

It is also possible to have a serious complication after surgery, so the procedure must be taken seriously, like any surgery. There are two types of complications of gastric sleeve surgery: acute and chronic.

How much food can a stomach hold after gastric sleeve surgery?

After gastric sleeve surgery, the stomach or “pouch” can only hold about 4 ounces or 120 milliliters of food. This is much less than a stomach can normally hold. Some complications can happen because of this smaller stomach size. 1

What supplements should I take after gastric sleeve surgery?

Multivitamins (vitamins B12, vitamin D) and mineral supplements (zinc, iron, and calcium) may be essential in the early postoperative period of the gastric sleeve as you may be struggling to eat and your diet may not supply the appropriate quantity of those micronutrients. However, as your meals become more regular]