Sleeve gastronomy

This is a more radical restrictive technique and involves removing part of the stomach. A sleeve-shaped portion of the stomach is left which reduces the patient’s capacity to eat food. But the part removed also contains cells which secrete a hormone which is thought to produce a feeling of hunger - so removal may make you feel less hungry.

Obviously, this procedure can’t be reversed and your surgeon will consider very carefully whether you are suitable for it and how much stomach to remove. A sleeve gastronomy will dramatically reduce your calorie intake - you can eat normally but will want much smaller portions - and can lead to dramatic weight loss in a relatively short period.

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