Sleeve gastrectomy
The basics
- Most of the stomach is removed
- A long tube-like stomach is left that is about the size of a banana
- The intestines are left in original state and not rearranged.
How it works
- Restricts how much you can eat at one time
- Makes you feel full with less food.
- Less ghrelin (the hormone that causes hunger) is produced
Benefits
- Average weight loss is 50–55% of excess body weight.
- Less likely than gastric bypass to have ulcers or develop a bowel blockage.
Risks
Risks include, but not limited to:
- Heartburn
- Scarring
- Long-term weight loss is unknown
- Death
