Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical weight-loss procedure wherein the surgeon removes approximately 75-80 percent of the stomach, leaving the stomach in a tube or “sleeve” that resembles the size and shape of a banana.
The surgery is performed in order to limit the amount of food the stomach can hold. The stomach still retains all its normal digestive function, but now has a restricted capacity for food intake. This means that the patient feels full after only eating a small amount of food. The patient consumes fewer calories and is able to lose a significant amount of weight quickly and effectively.
*Patients must adhere to a strict diet plan and supplement with vitamins to ensure successful weight loss and health after surgery.