Gastric Sleeve Melbourne

About Gastric Sleeve Melbourne

Gastric sleeve surgery is a popular option for people who struggle to maintain permanent weight loss. Unlike gastric bands, gastric sleeves require fewer lifestyle changes, and the experience of eating usually feels closer to ‘normal’.

A sleeve gastrectomy allows food to enter the stomach as normal. It also allows food to travel through your body in a way that helps you to feel ‘full’ faster.

A gastric sleeve resection involves removing a large section (about 80- 90%) of your stomach. This reduces your stomach’s holding capacity to 100 – 150ml, which is about the size of a banana. You may or may not experience a lack of hunger after surgery, this is due to a hormone called Ghrelin. The response is not ongoing and may not be experienced by everyone.

Understanding the Gastric Sleeve procedure

The sleeve gastrectomy procedure takes around 1-2 hours to complete. It can be performed robotically or through keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery which is minimally invasive.

During surgery, the size of your stomach is permanently reduced by stapling along its length. The excess stomach is then removed.

Most people stay in hospital for 2-3 days. When you go home, you will need to gradually introduce solid food back into your diet.

This process is not reversible and no post-operative adjustments are required.

GASTRIC SLEEVE AT A GLANCE

60-70% excess weight loss
Natural and durable
Minimal lifestyle changes
A ‘near-normal’ eating experience
Feel fuller, quicker
Not reversible

Expected weight loss

Most people who have this procedure lose roughly 60-70% of their excess weight. After surgery, the amount of food your stomach can hold is limited.

Your new life

Your new life after a gastric sleeve procedure will involve a slimmer you. There won’t be any surgical adjustments, although you will need regular check ups to make sure that your weight loss is appropriate and that your food intake is nourishing.

After surgery, most people enjoy a great quality of life, and you should be able to tolerate most of the foods that you already enjoy.