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Sleeve Gastrectomy
A minimally invasive procedure in which your stomach is reduced to only 20% of its current capacity.
Approximately 80% of your stomach is surgically removed through small incisions, usually less than 1 inch.
The removed portion of stomach usually produces the appetite hormone, Ghrelin. Less Ghrelin equals Less Hunger.
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Food related anxiety lowers in most cases, therefore achieving a homeostatic state where metabolism can flourish.
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The procedure tends to last less than 1 hour and it is done under general anesthesia.
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It is the most trusted and commonly performed weight loss surgery procedure of today, as well as one of the safest.
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