Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of treatment used to help people struggling with obesity. It involves removing most of the stomach to help prevent overeating by making you feel full faster. If you are sick of struggling with weight and believe gastric sleeve surgery may be a good choice for you, check out these three benefits.

1. Less Stomach Is Removed

Gastric sleeve surgery is not the same as gastric bypass surgery. During gastric bypass surgery, most of the stomach is removed, leaving behind only a small pouch that can catch food before it moves on to the small intestine.

The pouch, however, does not have the time or enzymes/acid needed to fully digest the food. For this reason, the remaining portion of the stomach is left behind and reconnected to allow acid and enzymes into the small intestine.

With gastric sleeve surgery, an entire sleeve of the stomach is left behind. The other portion of the stomach is removed because enough stomach is left to allow enzymes and acid to do their job. Both procedures, however, also remove part of the stomach that triggers a hunger hormone.

2. You See Results Fast

Losing weight on your own can be difficult or seemingly impossible. However, after gastric sleeve surgery, you'll see those pounds fall off fast. In fact, by the six-month mark, you should have lost about 50 percent of your original weight. After a year, you should have lost nearly all the excess weight.  

Of course, exact results depend on the person. For example, if you continue to overeat, you could see less drastic results. Plus, if you keep snacking on high-calorie foods, you may see slowed results. These will fill you up fast but provide no nutritional value.

3. Your Overall Health Will Improve

Without a doubt, the main benefit of gastric sleeve surgery is improved overall health. Excess weight puts a lot of stress on your body, including your joints. This can lead to joint pain, arthritis, joint wear, and limited mobility.

Being obese also increases your risk of many health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and much more. With gastric sleeve surgery, you can actually boost your overall health, so you stay active longer.

Gastric sleeve surgery is a great choice if you struggle with obesity. You will need to change your diet after the procedure, but if you follow your doctor's advice, you will see drastic weight loss. If you would like to know more about gastric sleeve surgery, contact a provider in your area.