Sleeve gastrectomy

Significant weight gain is one of the most important reasons that lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart problems, in addition to the effect of weight on joints, bones, and respiratory problems, with an increased risk of premature death, and this is why some obese people try to follow strict diets Or, exercise to get rid of excess weight, which requires effort and strong will, in addition to the option of surgeries, and one of the most famous of these operations is the gastric sleeve operation, which we will learn more about through this article. The origin of the operation The gastric sleeve operation appeared in 2006 AD, when patients suffering from obesity were subjected to it as a first stage of obesity treatment, then undergo the gastric bypass operation after losing a large proportion of excess weight, and some patients may be satisfied with the first operation only.

The definition of the gastric

 sleeve operation is a process performed with the aim of getting rid of excess weight, by which approximately 25% of the original stomach volume is reduced, by surgically removing a large part of the stomach, and it is a permanent and irreversible operation, in which the endoscope is used to remove the stomach, Its size becomes like a banana, thus reducing the body's ability to eat large amounts of food and quickly feel full. How the operation is performed The operation is performed under general anesthesia, where the abdominal cavity is inflated with a needle to raise the abdominal wall and become like the ceiling with the intestine and stomach remaining at the bottom. By cutting the specified part, the stage of separation of tissues and blood vessels begins by cauterizing a distance of 4 to 6 cm from the gastric pylorus opening up near the esophagus.

Possible complications after surgery

Feeling sick and stomach discomfort, especially during the first three months after the operation. Dehydration, as it is very necessary to drink at least two liters of water a day to avoid dehydration resulting from rapid weight loss after the operation. Hair loss, which is something that some people may face after the procedure, due to a lack of vitamin B6, and it can be overcome by following a healthy diet, and eating zinc and folic acid daily. Feeling cold, due to the change in metabolism and the loss of body fats. Food intolerance, as the quantities of food become less, and this problem can be overcome by chewing food well and avoiding eating sugars. Wound infection or urinary tract infection. sagging skin. Low blood pressure, and sometimes anemia. Constipation, diarrhea, gas, and sometimes ulcers