Tube gastric surgery is also known as Sleeve Gastrectomy. In the surgery, a large part of the stomach, or approximately 80%, is cut and the stomach volume is reduced. The person will be weakened as food intake will be restricted by shrinking the stomach. The stomach, which normally has a pse-shaped appearance, will take the form of a thin long tube after this surgery. The cut stomach is removed from the body irreversible. In this cut-out part of the stomach is the part where the hunger hormone, the hormone ghrelin, is produced, which stimulates the hypothalamus region of the brain. In this way, there will be no decrease in the person’s feeling of hunger. In tube gastric surgeries, gastric valves called broiers, which regulate the emptying of the stomach, are protected. If these valves are protected, there will be no changes in the digestive system of the stomach. There will be a feeling of being satied more quickly just by eating less. People who have tube gastric surgery can normally eat less and reach a feeling of complete fullness thanks to their shrinking stomachs. The purpose of tube gastric surgery is to make the person lose weight by eating less and consuming healthier foods. Tube gastric surgery can be performed on or off.

What should I pay attention to before gastric surgery?

It is generally recommended to be hospitalized 24 hours before your obesity surgery time. Again, the day before, you should go on a liquid diet and not eat solid food. From 12:00 a.m., eating should be completely stop. Oral water intake should be left 8 hours before your operation time.

What are the advantages of tube gastric surgery?

The advantages of tube gastric surgery include narrowing of the gastric passageway, saturating with a small amount of food, decreased appetite and balanced nutrition. Tube gastric surgery is an easier, shorter surgery than gastric bypass surgery and the hospital stay is shorter. When tube gastric surgery is required, it can also be translated into some other obesity surgeries.

Who is suitable for tube gastric surgery?

Not everyone who complains about their overs weight can undergo tube gastric surgery. In order to undergo this surgery, the patient must be between the ages of 18 and 65 and have a body mass indesking above 35-40 years. If the person has cardiovascular diseases type 2 diabetes and serious health problems caused by their overweight, if there is no alcohol and drug addiction, if his psychological state does not prevent his/her life shape from changing and if the health condition is appropriate, if the person cannot lose weight other than the surgical method to lose weight, the tube is suitable for gastric surgery.

How much weight can I lose after gastric surgery?

If you eat healthy after tube gastric surgery and do your regular exercises, you can lose 65-80% weight within 1 year after surgery. However, if you cannot sit down your eating habits and eat healthy, you may experience approximately 5% weight gain again in the following period.

What do I go through after gastric surgery?

You can stand up about 1-2 hours after you come to your bed from the operating room. Then, from the first day, you can take a shower by closing your dressings with your protective bathroom covers. After the surgery, you can start your work after resting for an average of one week or so. If you have a job that requires physical activity, it is recommended to start after 30 days.