Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Understanding the Process

Obesity is one of the most prevalent causes of multiple diseases and conditions today, and some who are more than 100 pounds overweight often find it difficult, or impossible, to lose weight through traditional dieting and exercise methods. Understanding gastric sleeve surgery, what it can do for you and focusing on long-term goals can change your life.What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery? Sleeve gastrectomy is a type of bariatric surgery that drastically reduces the size of the stomach, and is offered as an alternative to more invasive, drastic gastric bypass surgeries. A Gastric sleeve procedure removes approximately 85% of the stomach to help reduce food consumption. Though the procedure can't be reversed, it is one that offers life-saving

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