Sleeve gastrectomy planned after medical evaluation — never as an online package.
In a sleeve gastrectomy, about three quarters of the stomach is permanently removed by keyhole surgery, leaving a narrow tube or “sleeve”. You feel full with smaller portions, and levels of a hunger hormone produced in the removed part of the stomach fall.
The operation cannot be reversed. It does not reroute the intestine, so nutrient absorption is less affected than after a bypass, but lifelong supplements and follow-up are still needed. It can cause or worsen acid reflux, which is assessed before surgery.
These are general points only. Whether a procedure is suitable for you is decided by the treating surgeon and team after reviewing your medical history, tests and an in-person assessment, not from weight or BMI alone.
You share your height, weight, medical conditions, medication, previous operations and recent blood tests. The team decides whether an assessment is appropriate and what else is needed before you travel.
You meet the surgeon and anaesthetist and have blood tests and other checks, often including an ultrasound or endoscopy. A dietitian explains the eating plan, and the procedure is confirmed only if it is still appropriate.
Under general anaesthesia, through several small incisions, most of the stomach is divided with a stapling device and removed.
You leave with written diet and medication instructions. Follow-up with the clinic’s dietitian and regular blood tests continue remotely and with your own doctor at home.
You stay in hospital, usually for two to four nights. You walk early to lower the risk of clots, start with small sips of clear fluids and receive pain relief and blood-thinning injections.
You follow a liquid diet in small, frequent amounts. Most people return to desk work after about two weeks, avoiding heavy lifting.
You move gradually to puréed and then soft foods, eating slowly and stopping as soon as you feel full. Daily vitamin and mineral supplements begin.
Most weight loss happens in the first year to eighteen months. Regular follow-up and blood tests help catch deficiencies early.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
Because suitability depends on your medical history, reflux, tests and readiness for the changes afterwards. A responsible team confirms the plan only after evaluation, and may recommend a different procedure or none.
Yes. Conversion is sometimes done for severe reflux or insufficient weight loss, but it is a further operation with its own risks.
Usually, yes. After bariatric surgery, most people need daily supplements and regular blood tests for life to prevent deficiencies, such as of iron, vitamin B12, calcium and vitamin D.
For bariatric surgery, most people stay around seven to ten nights: assessment, the operation, several nights in hospital and a check before flying. Your surgeon confirms when it is safe to travel, as flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots.
It depends on the procedure recommended after your assessment, the hospital stay and any additional tests. You receive a written, itemised quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.