{"id":1183,"date":"2025-06-21T09:53:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T09:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avrasyahospitals.com\/?p=1183"},"modified":"2025-06-21T09:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T09:54:14","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-sleeve-gastrectomy-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/frequently-asked-questions-about-sleeve-gastrectomy-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery<\/b><\/h3>

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Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in bariatric surgery. Approximately 75\u201380% of the stomach is surgically removed, leaving behind a narrow, tube-shaped stomach. This not only reduces stomach volume but also decreases the secretion of the hunger hormone ghrelin.<\/span><\/p>

How Is Sleeve Gastrectomy Performed?<\/b><\/h3>


<\/b>The procedure is usually done laparoscopically under general anesthesia. The patient typically stays in the hospital for 2\u20133 days. During surgery, the stomach is divided and stapled using a specialized surgical device to reduce its size.<\/span><\/p>

Who Is a Candidate?<\/b><\/h3>

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  • Individuals with <\/span>BMI \u2265 40<\/b><\/li>
  • Individuals with <\/span>BMI \u2265 35<\/b> and comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension<\/span><\/li>
  • Patients who have failed to lose weight through diet, exercise, and medication<\/span><\/li>
  • Those who are psychologically and physically suitable for surgery<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

    Postoperative Process:<\/b><\/h3>

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    • Liquid and soft foods in the first weeks<\/span><\/li>
    • Regular dietitian follow-up<\/span><\/li>
    • Vitamin and mineral supplementation<\/span><\/li>
    • Gradual reintroduction of physical activity<\/span><\/li>
    • Rapid weight loss: up to 50% of excess body weight may be lost within the first 6 months<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

      Frequently Asked Questions:<\/b><\/h3>

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      • Can the weight come back?<\/b> Yes, if lifestyle changes are not maintained, weight regain is possible.<\/span><\/li>
      • Will diet change permanently?<\/b> Yes. Smaller stomach capacity requires reduced portion sizes and healthy eating habits.<\/span><\/li>
      • What are the risks?<\/b> Potential complications include bleeding, leakage, infection, and nutritional deficiencies\u2014but these are rare when performed by experienced surgeons.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        Sleeve gastrectomy is not only effective for weight loss but also significantly improves control over obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Frequently Asked Questions About Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery \u00a0 Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in bariatric surgery. Approximately 75\u201380% of the stomach is surgically removed, leaving behind a narrow, tube-shaped stomach. This not only reduces stomach volume but also decreases the secretion of the hunger hormone ghrelin. How Is Sleeve Gastrectomy […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1184,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1183"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1188,"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1183\/revisions\/1188"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avrasyagop.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}