How it works

The stomach is stapled along its length to create a banana shaped sleeve, about 20% of the total stomach volume, meaning you can eat a very small amount of food before feeling full. As well as restricting the volume of food intake, the sleeve gastrectomy also reduces levels of the gut hormone ghrelin, causing a loss of appetite

The procedure

The sleeve gastrectomy procedure takes approximately 1 hour and usually involves a 2 night stay in hospital. Most patients are back at work after 1-2 weeks. It is a laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure so scarring is minimal.

The sleeve gastrectomy is a relatively new procedure and so less data on patient outcomes is available than for the more established procedures. It can, however, be a good alternative for patients considering a gastric band or gastric bypass.

Aftercare

Careful long term follow up is essential after a sleeve gastrectomy to help you achieve your weight loss goals. 

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Your 2 year aftercare package includes:

• Clinical reviews at 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months
• Care from a team of specialist bariatric nurses
• Detailed dietary advice from a nutritionist and health educator to get the best results
• 2 years FREE VitaWeight™ vitamin and mineral supplements
• Online support forum
• 24 hour emergency helpline

Watch our video on what a sleeve gastrectomy is by Dr Ashton