WHAT IS A TUBE STOMACH?
To put it briefly, sleeve gastrectomy surgery; It is the reduction of the stomach by cutting it vertically so that it takes the shape of a banana-tube. In this way, not only the volume of the stomach is reduced, but also the appetite hormone called ghrelin is removed from the body and appetite is suppressed. No procedures are performed on the intestines.
HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I LOSE?
Sleeve gastric surgery is a very powerful weapon in your fight against obesity. However, like all other methods, it cannot be effective alone. It is possible to get rid of 60-80% of your excess weight within the first year with a healthy diet and increased activity. However, insufficient weight loss is possible if the rules are not followed and you return to your old bad habits. In recent years, there are scientific studies indicating that long-term weight regain is a significant problem in those who have undergone gastric sleeve surgery. It is also known that patients who have undergone gastric sleeve surgery increasingly need revisional surgery. Therefore, the surgical method chosen should be specific to the individual. Eating habits, metabolic status and additional diseases, etc. The appropriate surgical method should be chosen, taking this into account.
ARE I SUITABLE FOR SLEEVE GASTRIC SURGERY?
In general, in our country, all kinds of obesity surgery are performed with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 or over 35 and associated with obesity. It is performed in case of additional diseases (diabetes, sleep apnea syndrome, respiratory diseases, hypertension and dyslipidemia, etc.). If you already have reflux and/or hiatal hernia, uncontrolled diabetes or unhealthy eating habits such as high carbohydrate food consumption, bypass surgery may be more suitable for you. Additionally, if you have Barrett's disease, gastric sleeve surgery will definitely not be suitable. Again, if you already have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, bypass surgery may not be suitable this time. For this reason, a full pre-operative evaluation should be made and the surgery that best suits your characteristics should be decided together in patient-physician discussions.
HOW LONG WILL I STAY IN THE HOSPITAL?
Although it varies from person to person, an average of 3 to 5 days in a problem-free process. You need to go to bed during the day.
HOW WILL I FEED?
Your nutrition program will be planned according to the person and conditions during your hospitalization. You will be given training on alternative menus, and under the control of our nutritionist, you will be transitioned to puree on the 15th day and solid food on the 30th day.
WHAT WILL BE THE FOLLOW-UP PROCESS AFTER THE SURGERY?
The first interview will be held approximately 7-10 days after your surgery. In this meeting, possible complications related to the surgery will be investigated and it will be checked whether the nutritional functions are normal. Under the supervision of our nutritionist, you will be transitioned from liquid to puree on the 15th day and to solid food on the 30th day. Again 1-3-6-12-18-24. Your routine checks will be carried out every month. During these checks, blood count, blood sugar, liver and kidney functions, and vitamin and mineral levels are checked. Special support treatments will be planned if necessary. At the same time, our nutritionist will ensure minimum muscle loss and your body composition will be monitored.
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