Sleeve gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a type of surgery designed to help people who are struggling with weight loss improve their health. During the procedure, the surgeon removes about 75–80% of the stomach. What’s left is a narrow, banana-shaped "sleeve" that connects the food pipe (oesophagus) to the small intestine.

This smaller stomach:

• Limits how much you can eat, so you feel full sooner.
• -Changes certain hormones that control hunger, which often helps reduce appetite.
• Unlike some other weight loss surgeries, a sleeve gastrectomy doesn't involve rerouting the intestines or adding any foreign devices. It’s done using small cuts (keyhole surgery), and recovery is typically faster than with more complex procedures.
• Over time, many people lose a significant amount of weight and see improvements in conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. However, it's a serious procedure that requires lifelong changes in eating, lifestyle, and follow-up care.