Patients often ask me why the gastric sleeve is the most common weight loss surgery procedure in the world.
In fact, in my practice alone, nearly 90% of the bariatric operations we perform are sleeve gastrectomies or VSGs.
I’ll explain why the sleeve is so popular below:
- It’s a more natural, straightforward operation that removes the excess stomach leaving a smaller, banana-sized stomach.
- Metabolic Effect — This operation removes the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite and hunger.
- Post-op and long-term follow-up care is manageable — no adjustments (lap band) or ongoing care (gastric bypass) required.
For people who qualify for weight loss surgery, the gastric sleeve is the ideal surgical weight loss solution to overcome obesity and the chronic medical conditions that go along with carrying too much weight.