Who is Suitable for Stomach Surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery is the most preferred and applied operation in the treatment of obesity. The low risk of complications and the success rate at the end of the procedure are the main reasons for demand.
The operation, which provides high comfort to the patient in the early and long term after the operation, generally requires removal of 80% of the stomach. In the meantime, the intestinal tract is not damaged and the food flow continues normally at the end of the surgery. In the person whose stomach is taken, the eating capacity is reduced and the hunger hormone is balanced, so that weight loss is aimed in the most efficient and healthy way possible.
However, sleeve gastrectomy surgery is not suitable for every overweight individual. Surgery is not recommended for people who are below the obesity limit and who are able to lose weight through balanced diet and sports.
The primary method of losing weight is always diet and exercise, as a matter of fact, sleeve gastrectomy is a suitable method for obese individuals where this is not possible. Controls and examinations performed by the physician play a decisive role in the decision of surgery.
The most suitable candidates for sleeve gastrectomy are;
- Morbidly obese individuals with a body mass index of 40 and above,
- Individuals with a body mass index between 35-40 and suffering from obesity-related health problems,
- Individuals with a body mass index of less than 35, but with diseases such as Type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea
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It is also an important criterion that the person is between the ages of 18-65. Obese individuals under the age of 18 require parental approval as well as physician advice, while individuals over the age of 65 require many tests and tests to control additional diseases. The individual's desire to lose weight and his tendency to gain healthy habits closely affect the physician's decision.
Can You Gain The Weight Lost After Stomach Surgery?
After sleeve gastrectomy, the capacity of the stomach is seriously reduced and the region that secretes hunger hormone is removed, thus eating control is ensured. Therefore, approximately 80% of the excess weight is lost in the first 5 years after the surgery. Weight loss is at the highest level in the first 2 years and continues to decrease over time, thus achieving a sustainable weight balance.
However, weight gain after the operation is largely dependent on unhealthy living habits.
There is no risk of regaining weight in people who take into account the recommendations of physicians and dieticians, turn to healthy alternatives in food choices, and do not maintain their old unhealthy eating habits. However, since the operation loses its effect in the long term, regular patient follow-up is required in order to maintain a healthy weight.
