Gastric Sleeve

• Still provides good-quality of eating
• 60 to 70% excess weight loss in the long run (provided post-surgery recommendations are followed)
• 70 to 80% diabetes control
• Continuity of the gastrointestinal tract is maintained

• There is a 2% risk of leakage from the staple line
• Can cause reflux in 10 to 20% of patients

Gastric sleeve surgery permanently reduces the volume of the stomach to approximately 15% of its original size. The traditional shape of the stomach is altered by removing the curved area, resulting in a more tubular shape, otherwise known as a gastric sleeve, or simply, sleeve. This decrease in volume causes feelings of satiety to occur after less food has been consumed by the patient. This, coupled with some lifestyle changes, can lead to good long-term weight loss.

Gastric sleeve surgery is recommended for patients who are morbidly obese, with a Body Mass Index greater than 35 (you can check your BMI using our onsite BMI calculator). This procedure can be considered for a slightly lower BMI if there are other severe obesity-related illnesses.

Whilst this is a very effective weight loss procedure, it is also a decision that should not be taken lightly, and a consultation with Mr Siva Gounder is necessary prior to deciding the most appropriate weight loss option. This procedure is irreversible; once a portion of the stomach has been removed, it cannot be reattached.

Perth Weight Loss and Surgery is committed to performing such gastric procedures with the care and thoroughness required. Our goal is to provide the surgery most suited to the individual patient including gastric sleeve in Perth.