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Gastric Sleeve Surgery A Ray Of Hope For Obese People
Tuesday, 01 December 2009 09:51 | Written by Jason Ming
Gastric Sleeve surgery is a relatively new weight loss surgery also technically known as gastric sleeve resection, sleeve gastrectomy or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. It is a part of the duodenal operation and involves removing the 2/3rds of the lateral side of the stomach with a stapler-like device. It is also a keyhole surgery but is not reversible. It basically transforms a stomach sack into a stomach sack.
Gastric Sleeve surgery is a relatively new weight loss surgery also technically known as gastric sleeve resection, sleeve gastrectomy or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. It is a part of the duodenal operation and involves removing the 2/3rds of the lateral side of the stomach with a stapler-like device. It is also a keyhole surgery but is not reversible. It basically transforms a stomach sack into a stomach sack.
The gastric sleeve surgery promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach's size permanently and thereby restricting the consumption of food. The surgery is the first part of a two stage procedure where the surgeon removes three-quarters of the stomach along the outside curve of the stomach. The new belly takes the shape of a narrow tube which runs along from the esophagus to the small intestine. The reason why the surgery is done in 2 parts is to make it safer for obese patients with a BMI of over 60.
The first gastric sleeve surgery took place in 2002 in England and has since been gaining worldwide attention as an effective and safe bariatric procedure. During gastric sleeve surgery, the surgeon removes about 60-80% of the stomach leaving a small tube for the new stomach sack .The hunger hormone GHRELIN that creates hunger in people, slows metabolism and decreases the body's ability to burn fat is removed during the surgery. When the hunger inducing hormone is removed, the appetite is curbed and therefore the patient feels less hungry.
Benefits of gastric sleeve surgery include: The surgery does not involve implanting a medical or foreign device into the body in order to curb eating. The small intestine is left intact with and hence involves fewer complications. Patients with complex medical conditions can safely undertake the surgery. Post surgery, additional nutritional supplements are not needed. Visible positive differences are seen within a year of the surgery. It is a boon for patients with high BMI. Does not restrict intake of normal food soon after surgery. Dumping syndrome does not occur.
Disadvantages of gastric sleeve surgery include: The surgery is non reversible as a part of the stomach is removed permanently. Procedure is not covered by insurance. In the long run, the new stomach sack may stretch. There is not enough data to support long term results.
The surgery takes around 2-3 hours to perform and the patient is given general anesthesia. Patients are put on liquid diet after the surgery and once the body heals, the diet is slowly changed from semi solid, pured food to normal solid foods. Patients can start eating normal food about 1 month after the surgery.
Usually after the surgery, an overall many patients notice an improvement in their medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and blood pressure. Of course, weight loss is on ongoing process and the gastric sleeve surgery is only a step towards promoting weight loss and it is in the hands of the patient to maintain a healthy lifestyle thereafter.
by JasonMing
Gastric Sleeve surgery is a relatively new weight loss surgery also technically known as gastric sleeve resection, sleeve gastrectomy or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. It is a part of the duodenal operation and involves removing the 2/3rds of the lateral side of the stomach with a stapler-like device. It is also a keyhole surgery but is not reversible. It basically transforms a stomach sack into a stomach sack.
The gastric sleeve surgery promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach's size permanently and thereby restricting the consumption of food. The surgery is the first part of a two stage procedure where the surgeon removes three-quarters of the stomach along the outside curve of the stomach. The new belly takes the shape of a narrow tube which runs along from the esophagus to the small intestine. The reason why the surgery is done in 2 parts is to make it safer for obese patients with a BMI of over 60.
The first gastric sleeve surgery took place in 2002 in England and has since been gaining worldwide attention as an effective and safe bariatric procedure. During gastric sleeve surgery, the surgeon removes about 60-80% of the stomach leaving a small tube for the new stomach sack .The hunger hormone GHRELIN that creates hunger in people, slows metabolism and decreases the body's ability to burn fat is removed during the surgery. When the hunger inducing hormone is removed, the appetite is curbed and therefore the patient feels less hungry.
Benefits of gastric sleeve surgery include: The surgery does not involve implanting a medical or foreign device into the body in order to curb eating. The small intestine is left intact with and hence involves fewer complications. Patients with complex medical conditions can safely undertake the surgery. Post surgery, additional nutritional supplements are not needed. Visible positive differences are seen within a year of the surgery. It is a boon for patients with high BMI. Does not restrict intake of normal food soon after surgery. Dumping syndrome does not occur.
Disadvantages of gastric sleeve surgery include: The surgery is non reversible as a part of the stomach is removed permanently. Procedure is not covered by insurance. In the long run, the new stomach sack may stretch. There is not enough data to support long term results.
The surgery takes around 2-3 hours to perform and the patient is given general anesthesia. Patients are put on liquid diet after the surgery and once the body heals, the diet is slowly changed from semi solid, pured food to normal solid foods. Patients can start eating normal food about 1 month after the surgery.
Usually after the surgery, an overall many patients notice an improvement in their medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and blood pressure. Of course, weight loss is on ongoing process and the gastric sleeve surgery is only a step towards promoting weight loss and it is in the hands of the patient to maintain a healthy lifestyle thereafter.
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