Dr Samir Contractor- Laparoscopic surgeon Vadodara

80% Stomach Removed, 100% More Life: Understanding How the Gastric Sleeve Works Sleeve gastrectomy, commonly called the gastric sleeve, represents one of the most effective and scientifically proven bariatric procedures available today. Understanding the mechanism behind its success can help you determine if this transformative surgery is right for you. How the Sleeve is Created: The Surgical Process During this advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, surgeons remove approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving a narrow, vertical sleeve-shaped stomach roughly the size of a banana. Before surgery, the large stomach holds substantial quantities of food and produces high levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone. After surgery, the small sleeve holds significantly less food and dramatically reduces ghrelin production. This dual-action approach means patients feel satisfied faster with smaller portions and experience substantially less physical hunger throughout the day, achieving sustainable weight loss through permanent metabolic changes. Significant and Lasting Weight Loss Results Patients lose an average of 60-70% of excess body weight within one to two years following surgery. This substantial weight reduction is not temporary. When combined with committed adherence to healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and ongoing medical follow-up, results remain long-lasting and sustainable. Health Transformation Beyond Weight Loss May 1, 2026 Call now