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Reviewed By: Laura Martin,
SOURCES: Alex Gandsas, MD, Bariatric Surgeon, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
© 1999-2011 Medstar Television
Ophelia brown had weight loss surgery two months ago and, so far, she's lost 35 pounds.
I don't breathe as hard. I don't get tired as easy.
The procedure is a new approach in bariatric surgery called sleeve gastrectomy.
We remove three-quarters of the stomach. So, the new stomach has a new shape, looks like a sleeve or a banana.
Unlike gastric bypass, surgeons don't have to reroute the bowel. Other than downsizing the stomach, the anatomy stays intact so there are fewer complications.
The sleeve actually does offer an appealing alternative for those patients who are intimidated by having a major operation such as the gastric bypass.
The sleeve not only forces patients to eat less, they also don't crave food as much because a big part of their stomach is gone.
This part of the stomach is in charge of producing a hormone called ghrelin, which is responsible for our appetite. By removing that the patient not only will be able to eat less, but will feel less hungry.
Doctor Gandsas is pioneering the procedure at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore because, he says, the benefits are lifesaving.
Health issues such as diabetes type two have been resolved in approximately 65 percent. The hypertension's been resolved in 50 percent, sleep apnea in more than 75 percent.
Already I'm off the diabetes medicine. The blood pressure I just take now and then.
As Ophelia's weight goes down, her appetite for better health soars. For WebMD, I'm Sandee LaMotte.
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