Who Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Bariatric Surgery Includes a Variety of Procedures Performed on People Who Are Obese. Long Term Weight Loss Through Standard of Care Procedures Is Largely...
Bariatric surgery includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Long term weight loss through standard of care procedures is largely achieved by altering gut hormone levels that are responsible for hunger and satiety, leading to a new hormonal weight set point.
What qualifies you to get a gastric sleeve?
In general, sleeve gastrectomy surgery could be an option for you if: Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
Who is the gastric sleeve good for?
Gastric sleeve surgery is best for people who have a BMI (body mass index) of at least 40. That means you're 100 pounds or more over your ideal weight. Some people are too heavy for gastric bypass surgery, so it may be a good alternative.
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