Gastric Sleeve Surgery: What to Expect
Introduction to Gastric Sleeve Surgery Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight-loss procedure that has gained significant traction in recent years. This surgical intervention involves the removal of a large portion of the stomach, leaving behind a tube-like structure or “sleeve.” The primary objective of this procedure is to reduce the stomach’s capacity, thereby limiting food intake and inducing weight loss. By decreasing the stomach size,…