Obesity Surgery

Obesity, which develops due to the fact that the accumulation of fat is excessive and the eating habits of the patients are different from the normal course, may develop with a type called excessive fat accumulation. This condition is called morbid obesity. In morbid obesity, there are cases where the body mass index is 30 and above. It is very difficult to prevent this obesity with weight loss methods. For this reason, sleeve gastrectomy, which is one of the obesity surgery methods developed, is a method applied by reducing the volume of the stomach. By accelerating the weight loss process diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and stroke are prevented.

By following the titles below, you will be able to reach detailed information about this surgery:

• What is sleeve gastrectomy?
• In which cases is sleeve gastrectomy performed?
• How is gastric sleeve surgery performed?
• What is the process after gastric sleeve surgery? What are the risks of gastric sleeve surgery? What are the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy?

What is Tube Stomach Surgery?

Sleeve gastrectomy or sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical operation performed by removing 80% of the stomach which gives it a tube-shaped appearance . In order to receive more nutrients compared to other organs in the digestive system, the stomach, which has a structure like a pouch, is turned into a tube and the operation is performed. After this surgery, weight loss is expected to accelerate as there will be a shrinkage in the previous stomach. For this reason, many people want this surgical procedure.

How is gastric sleeve surgery done?

Gastric sleeve gastrectomy is a surgery that is applied for patients with morbid obesity with advanced degrees and the surgey verified to be compatible with the patient. However, it has also been observed to be effective for type 2 diabetes applications.

How is Tube Stomach Surgery Applied?

Gastric sleeve surgery has an application process in which it begins and ends with procedures similar to other surgeries. You can follow these processes with the following steps:

• 1. In the few weeks before the operation, the patient is told to abandon the habits that harm his health, to eat regularly and to exercise.
• 2. The day before the surgery, he should not consume any food or liquid, as in other surgical procedures. If the patient is taking medication, he talks to his doctor about this process and does not take his medication.
• 3. General anesthesia is applied before the operation. The patient is unconscious throughout the operation and does not feel anything.
• 4. After general anesthesia is applied, a period of time is waited for anesthesia and then the operation is started as planned before. In sleeve gastrectomy surgery, no cuts are made to be visible from the outside. It is cut aesthetically and make inobvious
• 5. An incision of 1-2 centimeters is made in the area of ​​the stomach. Then, entrance into the stomach with medical tools is made. The stomach is explored with both the tools that can perform the operation and the camera. In this way, where the procedure takes place will be clearly followed by the doctors.
• 6. The physician performing the surgical operation makes the stomach smaller by means of the image and then stitches it in such a way that the stitches disappear and transform on their own. Sometimes, in some patients, all these procedures can be performed openly. But the preference of physicians is to have it closed. This will reduce the risk of infection.
• 7. This whole process takes about 2 hours. The patient is followed closely after the surgery. If no complications have developed, they are discharged within 1-2 days.

What is the Process After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Since sleeve gastrectomy surgery is also frequently heard among the public, false beliefs have developed about its risks. Therefore, rumors about the postoperative process may cause many patients to give up on this surgery. Before the

surgery takes place, many risks are analyzed by doctors and it is discussed whether you are suitable for this surgery. For this reason, it is ensured that the risks that will develop are minimized and the efficiency you will get from this surgery is increased. There are many points related to nutrition that are not only related to surgery, but that you should also do. By following the nutrition plan drawn by your doctor, you can maintain your weight loss process in a healthy way.

The risks of gastric sleeve surgery

• Due to the shrinkage of the stomach, deficiencies in some vitamins may occur. In this regard, it is recommended to take vitamin supplements.
• Body aches can be observed after the surgery.
• Fatigue, weakness and reluctance may occur.
• Drying of the skin may be observed.

Sleeve gastrectomy benefits

• Cardiovascular diseases are prevented.
• The risk of high blood pressure is reduced.
• Weight loss occurs.
• The risk of high cholesterol is reduced.
• The risk of infertility is reduced.
• The person can carry on his daily work better.
• A decrease in eating attacks is observed.