Gastric sleeve is a surgical process that helps to get rid of excess weight, by cut off more than 70% of the stomach size where the hormone responsible for hunger in the stomach is eliminated named as ghrelin hormone. 

In addition to eliminating excess weight, we see other benefits for bariatric surgery because it gradually eliminates obesity-related diseases that the patient may suffer from such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides level, as well as arthritis and joints pain.

We may find that all obese patients who eat large quantities are the perfect candidates for gastric sleeve surgery. As well as people whose weight exceeds the normal one by 30 kg, and those who suffer from high BMI over 35.

Unfortunately, a particular type or technique of bariatric surgery cannot be suited to all obese patients. Therefore, doctors recommend a pre-medical consultation meeting between the physician and the patient to discuss more about the medical history and the health condition of the patient, so they can determine the appropriate type of surgery for the patient and his condition to achieve the highest benefit without any complications regarding the relief of the patient from the accumulated fats, his health and personal appearance.

We may find people with localized fats in a particular area who does not need any bariatric surgery but only needs liposuction.

** As we see in the picture the amazing result by Dr. Wael Shaalan, consultant of bariatric surgery in Egypt and the Arab world, and the significant difference after getting rid of excess weight as a result of the gastric sleeve surgery with the instructions of Dr. Wael Shaalan.