Benefits of a Sleeve Gastrectomy operation

The amount of weight lost with the sleeve gastrectomy varies markedly between published studies, but is usually between 50-80% of excess weight.  This compares quite favourably with gastric bypass.

Health benefits

The health benefits of sleeve gastrectomy are precisely what would be expected with any significant weight loss and include: 

• Type II diabetes – 80% of patients will have complete resolution of their diabetes 
  
  

• Hypertension – 85-90% of patients will be able to reduce or stop their anti-hypertensive (blood pressure) medication
  
  

• Dyslipidaemia – 90-95% show major improvement or complete resolution of abnormal blood fats (ie cholesterol, triglycerides etc)
  
  

• Sleep apnoea – patients experience major improvements in sleeping patterns and reductions in snoring and daytime fatigue
  
  

• Stress incontinence – the majority of people experience marked improvement or complete resolution of symptoms
  
  

• Asthma – almost all patients with asthma experience marked improvement in symptoms and a reduction in medication
  
  

• Back pain and arthritis – patients experience marked reduction in joint and back pain and increased mobility
  
  

• Psychological wellbeing – depressive symptoms and anxiety are less, social interaction is improved and overall quality of life and vitality are enhanced