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Can the gastric sleeve really work?
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Sleeve surgery: Is safe and effective. It works through several hormonal pathways and not just restriction (e.g. Ghrelin, glp-1, pyy, etc). These honors take hunger away, and are the same pathways the gastric bypass uses. Restriction plays a lesser role on weight loss. Lifestyle changes are required for all bariatric surgeries. The complication rate for sleeve is low.
Answered 3/27/2014
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