Gastric Sleeve

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

It consists of surgically reducing the stomach’s capacity by up to 80%, leaving it in a tube-like shape. This helps decrease appetite and regulate ghrelin, the hormone responsible for hunger and satiety.

Who Can Undergo This Procedure?

Patients with a BMI over 40
Patients with a BMI over 35 with obesity-related conditions

How to Prepare?

The preparation includes a comprehensive assessment, which includes:

Psychological evaluation, to ensure proper adaptation to lifestyle changes.
Nutritional and physical preparation, through a balanced diet and exercise plan.
Medical and laboratory tests recommended by the healthcare team.

Results

Approximate loss of 60% or more of excess weight within up to two years.
Improvement or resolution of conditions related to overweight and obesity.

Benefits

Greater feeling of fullness with smaller amounts of food.
A safe technique for patients with severe obesity.
80%+ improvement in metabolic conditions.
Sustained weight loss with nutritional follow-up..
Low complication rate due to being a minimally invasive procedure.
Laparoscopic surgery allows for a faster recovery and no visible scars.