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Sleeve Gastrectomy 

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A sleeve gastrectomy works by reducing stomach volume. The stomach is restricted by dividing it vertically. The resulting “banana-shaped” stomach, or sleeve, is much smaller, which restricts food intake. 

The sleeve gastrectomy may be a good solution for patients who:

  • are concerned about the potential long-term side effects of a gastric bypass.
  • need to take anti-inflammatory medications, which typically must be avoided after gastric bypass. 

With this procedure, the upper intestine is not bypassed, thus calories are fully absorbed into the digestive tract. 

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, sleeve gastrectomy may also result in decreased production of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin. Along with restricted food intake, a decreased amount of ghrelin may also reduce hunger.[i] 

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