What is Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?
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The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgery that involves stapling the stomach and dividing it vertically and removing more than 85% of it. The function of the stomach remains, but the volume is drastically reduced. This is done to promote weight loss, and is an alternative to lap-band surgery.
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How do members experience Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support weight loss | 14 | 3 | |
| Obesity | 11 | 5 | |
| Barrett's esophagus | 1 | 1 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | 0 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Nov 30, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight loss: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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