Gastric Sleeve Surgery

What is gastric sleeve surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery is the most common bariatric surgery performed in the United States. It may help you achieve your weight loss goals by making your stomach smaller and decreasing the amount that you can eat. It’s not a “quick fix” for obesity, but it can be a powerful first step towards reaching a healthy weight. Many gastric sleeve surgeries are performed as inpatient procedures, meaning you stay a night or two in the hospital. However, an increasing number of these surgeries are now performed in outpatient surgery centers with safety and success rates similar to those performed in hospitals.