40-70 minutes.
Most people stay in the hospital for 2-3 days after gastric sleeve surgery and return to normal activities within 3-5 weeks. This can also be considered as the healing time of incisions.
Gastric Sleeve has a success rate of 90%.
Gastric sleeve is a weight loss surgery, that works by restricting the amount of food intake by reducing the stomach’s size by 15% to 20%. As we said before, the surgery is for;
BMI is an acronym for Body Mass Index –which is a value derived from calculating one’s body fat, based on the relationship between height and weight.
The formula to calculate the BMI is: weight in kilograms/height squared in centimeters
Gastric sleeve is a laparoscopic procedure. This simply means that it is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a camera.
When you decide to undergo gastric sleeve surgery, we will plan and customize the surgery according to the best clinical practices and your preferences and needs. Your first consultation will be done online, and when you arrive at the clinic, you will have your final consultation which will be done face-to-face between you and your surgeon.
Here are some of the steps you can expect during the surgery:
To make you feel comfortable during the surgery, your surgeon will give you general anesthesia right before the surgery commences.
When the general anesthesia is applied, your surgeon will create a small stomach "sleeve” using a stapling device and surgically remove a portion of the stomach. In laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a tiny camera placed in the stomach allows the surgeon to see inside the patient's stomach.
During the surgery, your surgeon will make two to five small incisions in the abdomen and the laparoscope and other instruments needed are entered through these openings. Then a large portion of the stomach is removed and the remaining portions of the stomach are joined together using surgical staples. Thus, a long vertical tube or banana-shaped stomach is created.
For the first few days after surgery, you need to rest. You should ensure that you have someone who can help you at home not to force yourself to do the necessary things. You should not lift anything over 10 lbs for 10 days after surgery and any strenuous exercise for 6 weeks after the surgery is not allowed as well. Short walks are recommended immediately after the surgery.
This will help your lungs, circulation, and speed recovery, and also important to get rid of gas. You can usually return to work and your normal life four to six weeks after the surgery once the stomach heals.
For about a week after surgery, you should consume only clear liquids. you are also not allowed to take soft or solid food after one week from gastric sleeve surgery. Solid foods may cause stapler line opening and leakage after surgery.
During this period, liquid foods, low-calorie, and low-fat soups, jellies, and protein drinks can be consumed. An important note at this stage is that the liquid foods consumed must be low-calorie and fat-free.
At this stage, you can eat mashed foods. Excess food intake can cause discomfort and vomiting. Mashed meat, potatoes, and all kinds of fruit puree can be consumed.
Low-calorie and fat-free should be considered. Foods such as processed sugar and concentrated fruit juice should be avoided, as well as the consumption of carbonate-containing liquids is prohibited for one month after surgery.
During this period, soft foods can be slowly added to your diet. Cheese, well-cooked vegetables (through the blender) and protein foods can be eaten. The time between meals should be longer than 4 hours and each meal should be slowly chewed and eaten, for example, in a minimum of 30 minutes.
After 4 months, you can gradually and regularly switch to a normal diet. Meats, eggs, and vegetables can be consumed. However, carbohydrate foods such as rice, pasta, and bread may not be tolerated by the body for a few more months.
Caloric intake can be increased to 1000-1200 levels if strictly followed the instructions so far and after the expected amount of weight loss has been achieved. Although a common dietary example for post-surgery is given herein, it is possible to add or remove certain foods from the diet according to the tolerance level of the individual.
In addition to establishing a diet, you should be ready for a certain amount of regular exercise before and after surgery. This increases the expected weight loss and prevents weight gain again.
Procedure | Gastric Sleeve |
Duration | 2 hours |
Stay | 7 nights hotel |
Cost in Turkey |
€2850 - €3500 |
Anesthesia | General anesthesia |
Recovery | 6 to 8 weeks |
Final Results |
12 months - 18 months |
Side Effects |
Malnutrition, vomiting, low blood sugar |
Risks | Bleeding, infection, blood clots, leakage of digestive contents |
Success Rate | 65% of weight loss |
Exercise | After 6 months |
Back To Work |
After 4 - 6 weeks |
Scars | No |
Pain | Slight |
Related Procedures | Gastric Bypass, Gastric Balloon |
Is Gastric Sleeve Painful?
You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure is done. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.
Does Gastric Sleeve Leave a Scar?
If a gastric sleeve procedure is performed through single-incision laparoscopic surgery patients usually will have one small scar hidden in the belly button. If it is performed as a multi-port laparoscopic surgery, patients will have 4 to 5 small scars across the abdomen. If open surgery should be considered, there will be a larger scar across the abdomen.
How Much Weight Will I Lose With The Gastric Sleeve Procedure?
You will lose 60-70% of your body weight on average within two years after surgery, especially in the first year.
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