Sleeve Gastrectomy

Many patients at CentraCare Weight Management find that sleeve gastrectomy is a good fit for reaching their weight loss goals.

The surgery is done using laparoscopic techniques. This means the surgeon will perform the surgery through a few half inch incisions in your abdomen. The benefit of having the surgery done in this minimally invasive manner is a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time.

How is a sleeve gastrectomy done?

The surgeon will remove the left side of your stomach, including the portion that produces hormones for hunger stimulation. The remaining portion of the stomach is stapled into a narrow tube or sleeve. The reduced stomach size causes a feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food.

What are the advantages of sleeve gastrectomy?

The small intestines are left intact, minimizing chances of intestinal blockage and ulcers.
The surgery results in minimal interference with the digestion and absorption of vitamins and nutrients.
Most patients lose about 60 percent of excess weight within a two-year period.

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CentraCare Weight Management also offers gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) surgery as one of its bariatric surgery options.

To learn more about sleeve gastrectomy at CentraCare Weight Management, watch our overview videos.

The surgery was a game changer for me. I wish I would've done it a long time ago. I got my life back.

—Matt Marshall

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So many people have encouraged me not to limit myself. I am now living to the fullest.

—Tammy Habiger

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