Sleeve gastrectomy is also commonly known as stomach reduction surgery. By making the stomach long and thin, the patient is aimed to get into the desired form by eating healthy with less food. With the closed surgery method, most of the stomach is removed by cutting. Since 20% of the stomach remains, patients’ food consumption decreases. In this way, insulin resistance of patients whose appetite decreases is also broken.
Sleeve gastrectomy surgery is a surgery frequently applied by men and women who want to lose weight quickly. Although it varies from person to person, the procedure can generally be completed in 1.5 – 2 hours. The entrance and exit of the stomach is protected, but some side effects can be observed due to the body’s reactions in the digestive system. In order to observe the side effects, you may be hospitalized for a few days after the surgery.
Who Can Have Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy?
The most common type of sleeve gastrectomy is gastric bypass. Gastric bypass is a preferred method of surgery for patients with Type 2 diabetes and patients who have been using insulin for many years. In addition to these two special patients, this method is also preferred for people with high BMI values. Gastric bypass is also applied to people who have undergone sleeve gastrectomy surgery but regain weight.
Gastric sleeve gastrectomy surgery can be performed on those who are severely obese and have type 2 diabetes with a body weight index between 35 and 40. In addition to hypertension, stomach reduction is also performed for those who face sleep acne problems. Before deciding on stomach reduction surgery, all blood values, physical fitness and patient history are taken by the specialist doctor. At the end of a successful process, the most positive result planned is obtained, although it varies from person to person.
What is the Aftermath of Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy?
There may be some physical and emotional changes in the person after gastric sleeve surgery (gastric bypass). Physically, the person may experience heavy eating and weight loss. Also, the person may have vitamin and mineral deficiencies and may require regular follow-up. Emotionally, the person may experience concerns about eating patterns and weight issues. After surgery, the person should receive counseling to gain healthy eating habits and exercise regularly.
After sleeve gastrectomy, the person may also not be able to maintain eating habits as before and may have to eat slowly. Since the stomach capacity is reduced, the person may experience discomfort as a result of overeating. In addition, since the digestive system has also changed, the person may not be able to digest some foods or may experience problems with the digestive system. After the surgery, the person should see a doctor and dietitian regularly and be followed up.
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies should be prevented and necessary precautions should be taken. The person should also adopt healthy eating and exercise habits and maintain these habits for long-term health.
