Gastric re-sleeve suitability - Can I expect 100% ghrelin removal and 80-90% stomach removal?

February 9, 2023
Asked By:Intellectual157063 in England, United Kingdom

Follow-up question - I had gastric sleeve abroad as had low BMI (27). The highest BMI I have ever been is 30. The operation went smoothly but disappointed to learn surgeon removed 65% stomach & 80% ghrelin. I am now looking to re-sleeve but my BMI IS 25. Would a surgeon operate on me ? Pls note my ethnicity increases the risk of health issues with a BMI of 23 or more and I have pre-existing auto-immune condition. and can I expect 100% ghrelin removal and total 80-90% stomach removal

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April 9, 2025

Answer: Gastric Re-Sleeve: Can You Really Remove 100% of Ghrelin and 90% of the Stomach?

Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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April 9, 2025

Answer: Gastric Re-Sleeve: Can You Really Remove 100% of Ghrelin and 90% of the Stomach?

Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
December 18, 2024

Answer: You may still be eligible

December 18, 2024

Answer: You may still be eligible

October 10, 2024

Answer: You are not a candidate for revision surgery (re-sleeve)

October 10, 2024

Answer: You are not a candidate for revision surgery (re-sleeve)

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Answer: Suitability for resleeve

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Answer: Gastric re-sleeve suitability - Can I expect 100% ghrelin removal and 80-90% stomach removal?

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