Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Key Facts:
Gastric sleeve surgery removes a large portion of your stomach, around 80%.
It helps restrict your portion size to about ½ cup (125 ml) each meal and reduce your hunger.
The average weight loss is 30% of your total weight, or 60% of your excess weight.
Why This Surgery?
Sleeve gastrectomy is a proven treatment for people with obesity. It is generally recommended if:
Expected Benefits
Weight Loss
On average, patients lose about 60% of their excess weight in the first year.
Some achieve more, especially with healthy eating and regular exercise.
Weight loss usually continues for about 12 months, making this an important time to focus on building healthy habits.
Improvement in Obesity-Related Conditions
Many health problems improve with weight loss, such as:
Your GP and specialists may need to adjust your medications as your health improves.
Risks and Possible Complications
All operations carry some risk. For sleeve gastrectomy, the key risks include:
Short-Term (First Few Weeks)
Medium to Long-Term
Other Considerations
What the Operation Involves
Recovery
Stomach Size After Surgery
After Surgery
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At ECBS, we’ve performed thousands of gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries with excellent safety and long-term outcomes. Our surgeons are also involved in training the next generation of bariatric specialists in public hospitals.
If you’re considering weight loss surgery, we encourage you to book a consultation with one of our experienced surgeons. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and help you decide if this is the right step for you.
