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A surgical weight loss procedure, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, that removes approximately 80-85% of the stomach to create a smaller, tubular stomach. The procedure restricts food intake and may alter gut hormones regulating hunger, appetite and metabolism. Patients require pre-surgery medical and psychological assessments, lifestyle changes, gradual post-surgery diet progression and regular follow-up appointments. Suitable candidates may include adults with BMI 35 or higher without comorbidities, BMI 30 or higher with comorbidities, Asian patients with BMI 27.5 or higher, and people who have been unable to achieve sustained healthy weight loss through previous efforts.
