Sleeve Gastrectomy

What is it?

Sleeve gastrectomy is a popular weight-loss surgery that removes about 80% of the stomach, leaving behind a slim, tube-like “sleeve.” This limits how much food you can eat and significantly reduces levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin.

Why choose this?

  • Significant, long-term weight loss

  • Lower risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies compared to bypass

  • Doesn’t involve rerouting the intestines

  • Often helps resolve obesity-related conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure

What to expect?

Performed laparoscopically under general anaesthetic, the surgery typically lasts 1–1.5 hours. Most patients stay in the hospital for 1–2 nights and recover quickly. Within a few weeks, you’ll be back to regular daily activities.

Post-surgery, you’ll begin with a liquid diet and gradually reintroduce solid food under the guidance of our dietitian team. The sleeve offers rapid weight loss, particularly in the first 6–12 months. With continued support, most patients maintain excellent long-term results.

Sleeve gastrectomy is an excellent option for patients looking for effective weight loss without the complexity of intestinal bypass.

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