
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery, also called Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) or Gastric Sleeve Resection, is currently the most common bariatric surgery procedure performed in the United States. This procedure involves the removal of roughly 80% of the patient’s stomach.
Not only does removing a significant portion of the stomach dramatically limit the amount of food (and calories) a patient is able to consume, but it also reduces production of the hormone ghrelin. This hormone triggers the appetite, helping patients to feel less hungry.1
Gastric Sleeve Recovery
Because Gastric Sleeve surgery is performed laparoscopically, most patients are able to return home the same day as their weight loss surgery and encounter relatively brief recovery periods. On average, patients are able to return to work 1 week after their gastric sleeve procedure. Many patients from Amarillo or patients who travel to Panhandle Weight Loss Center are eligible to undergo Sleeve Gastrectomy under our FAST Track Program.
Gastric Sleeve Results
Within two years of surgery, the average Gastric Sleeve recipient loses up to 65% of extra weight. Patients also show marked reduction in or even resolution of obesity comorbidities including:
- Type 2 diabetes (remission in 75% of patients)
- Sleep apnea (all patients in a recent study were able to stop using CPAP masks)
- High blood pressure (71.7% of patients see full remission)2
Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery Consultation
If you have a BMI of 30 or more and have been diagnosed with obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure, you may be a good candidate for Gastric Sleeve surgery. At Panhandle Weight Loss Center in Amarillo, Texas, we help patients from all over the United States lose weight to embrace healthier and more fulfilling lives. To learn more about your weight loss options, please contact us today for a private consultation.

Comparison of Surgical Procedures
Banding | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Bypass | Duodenal Switch | |
Invasiveness | Least | Middle | Most | Most |
Excess Weight Loss | 40-60% | 50-65% | 50-70% | 80-90% |
Rate of Weight Loss | Slower | Faster | Fastest | Fastest |
Survival Rate | 999/1000 patients | 998/1000 patients | 998/1000 patients | 990/1000 patients |
Complications | Occur Later | Occur Early | Occur Early or Late | Occur Early or Late |
Adjustable | Yes | No | No | No |
Reversible | Yes | No | Very Difficult | Very Difficult |
Implanted Device | Yes | No | No | No |
Hospital Stay | < 1 Day | 1-2 Days | 2 Days | 2-3 Days |
Time Off Work | 1 Week | 1-2 Weeks | 2 Weeks | 2 Weeks |
US Track Record | Since 1991 | Since 2000 | Since 1960s | Since 1950s |
Anti Inflammatory | Ok | Ok | Not Ok | Not Ok |
Follow Up | Most Frequent | Least Frequent | More Frequent | Most Frequent |
Weight Regain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Less Likely |
Convert Procedure to Another | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
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1 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Sleeve gastrectomy. Available: https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures#sleeve. Accessed September 9, 2020.
2 Hoyuela C. Five-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a primary procedure for morbid obesity: A prospective study. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2017;9(4):109-117. doi:10.4240/wjgs.v9.i4.109. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5406732/. Accessed September 9, 2020.