Weight Loss Surgery Options at Sentara RMH Medical Center
Congratulations on taking the first step on your weight loss journey. As your partner, we will help you reach your goals by combining expert providers, comprehensive solutions and the latest techniques. We look forward to working with you as you continue on the path to a new, healthier you.
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Weight Loss Surgery Procedures
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as gastric sleeve surgery, involves laparoscopically or minimally invasively removing approximately 75-85 percent of the stomach. The remaining stomach takes the shape of a tube or “sleeve” and is about the size of a banana. This procedure limits the amount of food you can eat and helps you feel full sooner. It allows for normal digestion and absorption. Food consumed passes through the digestive tract in the usual order, allowing it to be fully absorbed in the body.