GASTRIC SLEEVE

Gastric Sleeve in Turkey operation is the most demanded and most common bariatric surgery operation among obesity surgery alternatives. This intervention is applied with laparoscopic methods and some part of the stomach is removed. The remaining part of the stomach is shaped like a tube. This operation will lead the patient to feel full of smaller portions and to have a healthier lifestyle.

This operation is known as sleeve gastrectomy and it can be applied to patients with BMI over 36, without systemic or bodily weight problems, patients with diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, sleep acne as well as obesity, and who cannot lose weight with long-term diet and exercise programs. Sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey is applied to patients between 15-65 years old.

Benefits of sleeve gastrectomy risky

Incorrect eating habits, immobility, excessive food consumption, a tendency to gain weight due to genetic factors, or excessive fat accumulation will bring other problems. With sleeve gastrectomy, food consumption is limited by reducing stomach volume so that the patient can reach the ideal weight. As the hunger hormone segregating part of the stomach is removed, the feeling of hunger is limited and eating needs are kept within normal limits.

The main purpose of sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey is to prevent health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, rheumatism, heart, and coronary diseases. Patients who reach their ideal weight after sleeve gastrectomy have increased life quality and have a healthier life.

How is sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey applied

Sleeve gastrectomy operations are conducted with laparoscopic methods. Patients are operated on under general anesthesia. Without cutting stomach walls, 6 small holes are opened around the stomach. By using these holes, the “ghrelin” producing section of the stomach is removed. Ghrelin is a peptide-protein consisting of 28 amino acids and is produced by fundus cells. Ghrelin has a strong appetizer effect. Therefore, it can be said that it controls a sense of hunger.

By using special equipment, 80% of the stomach is removed and the remaining part is shaped into a tube with 150-200 cc volume. During suturing, the remaining part of the stomach is filled with a special fluid to check for any leakage.

Is sleeve gastrectomy risky?

The risk rate in international data for sleeve gastrectomy shows 0.2-0.4%. (This risk rate is the same as any other operation.) Risks can be minimized with the doctor’s experience, staff expertise, quality of operation equipment, and correct usage. Therefore, as in all other surgical operations, doctor selection is extremely important in bariatric surgery.

To prevent anesthesia and operation-related risks, patients should avoid alcohol consumption 15 days and smoking at least 1 week before the operation. Patients should stop food and liquid consumption one night before the operation starting from midnight 00:00. (This time can change depending on surgery time.) If the patient is using regular medication due to chronicle diseases, a few drops of water are permitted to take these medications.

Things to be considered after sleeve gastrectomy operation

• After gastric sleeve in Turkey, the first month is clear fluid period; 2nd and 3rd month are puree period; 4th to 6th month are solid food period. After the operation, the diet program recommended by the doctor must be followed.
• When puree food starts after the operation, solid and liquid should not be consumed simultaneously; at least 30 minutes should be given between solid and liquid.
• Patients must consume 1.5-liter water per day.
• After completing 4th week in the normal food period, patients should avoid consuming more than 4 portions per day. (3 main course + 1 protein-rich course)
• In each meal, low calorie and high protein content food must be preferred.
• If the patient vomits after consuming solid foods, the patient should consume liquid for 12-24 hours.
• After the operation, alcohol consumption is prohibited until approved by the doctor.
• Acidic and fizzy drinks are not recommended as these drinks could cause stomach pain and dyspepsia.
• Grains (pasta, rice, biscuit), legume, spice and acidic food (lemon, orange) should not be consumed for at least 3 months.
• Hard red meat should not be consumed for 1 year after the surgery.
• Heavy and excessive physical activity should be avoided for 2 months after the operation.
• It is recommended to avoid driving for 2 months.
• If you have a physically demanding job, you need to wait for at least 2 weeks before going back to your work.
• Patients must avoid sexual intercourse for 2 weeks after the operation.
• For women, pregnancy is not advised for the following 2 years. (There is no medical problem for getting pregnant before 2 years. However, vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are common during pregnancy are undesired after this operation.)

Alternative obesity surgery: Gastric Balloon and Stomach Botox