Sleeve Gastrectomy

A Life-Changing Weight Loss Surgery

If you’ve tried diet and exercise but haven’t seen lasting results, Sleeve Gastrectomy could be your answer to a healthier, lighter life. It is one of the most popular and effective bariatric (weight loss) surgeries performed today.

What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Sleeve Gastrectomy, also known as Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), is a minimally invasive surgery where about 70–80% of the stomach is removed, leaving behind a narrow, tube-like “sleeve”. With a smaller stomach, you feel full sooner, eat less, and gradually lose weight.

Importantly, the part of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone ghrelin is also removed, which helps reduce appetite.

Who is it for?

Sleeve Gastrectomy is ideal for people who:

• Have a BMI of 35 or more, or

• Have a BMI of 30–34.9 with obesity-related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea

• Have not achieved lasting weight loss with lifestyle changes alone

Benefits of Sleeve Gastrectomy

• Significant and sustained weight loss

• Improved control or even reversal of Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol

• Minimally invasive procedure with small cuts and faster recovery

• No foreign implants or rerouting of intestines

• Enhanced quality of life and increased energy

What to Expect

The surgery is done under general anesthesia using laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques. Most patients stay in the hospital for 1–2 days and can return to normal activities within 1–2 weeks. A proper diet, regular exercise, and follow-up care are important for long-term success.