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It ensures the connection between the stomach and the small intestine and maintains the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract and all its functions. Finally the bigger part of the stomach, which produces the hormones stimulating the appetite, is resected. Thus, the stomach is reduced by 65-80%.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"youtube_url":409,"id":410,"type":411},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FLJzbHPTwrS4","lfgseapt","video",{"type":406,"text":413},"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Post-surgical period and recovery\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After each surgery a visit to the physician dietitian is arranged for the patient before the discharge from a hospital. Patient’s nutrition after the surgery is planned during the visit. Surgery results and healing process directly depends on how the instructions will be followed. The main nutrition principles during the recovery after the surgery are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Eat slowly, by small servings. Drink liquids 20-30 min after the meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Take your food by small pieces and chew carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Avoid fatty food, carbohydrates and sugar as well as plentiful food.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Drink sufficient amount of water, however, drink water between rather than with your meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>This is minimally invasive surgery, thus the skin incisions made during the surgery will heal within a couple of weeks and you can come back to your usual routine during this period of time. 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This duration covers the surgery and preparation for it (anaesthesiologist’s service, patient's preparation, anaesthesia etc.).","Brva71Ix",{"title":441,"content":442,"id":443,"type":435},"Is the surgery necessary in all cases?","The surgery can be avoided if the prescribed conservative treatment measures (nutrition control, physical activity) are effective.","Vjjegpvc",{"title":445,"content":446,"id":447,"type":435},"For how long the surgery result is maintained?","This surgery ensures a long-lasting effect; the repeated surgery will not be required. However, the long-lasting success and weight losing results directly depend on your life style and how you follow the instructions of your physicians.","tVsiRKQp",{"title":449,"content":450,"id":451,"type":435},"What possible surgery complications could be expected?","Like with other surgeries a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is associated with a small risk of complications: the main of them are – wound dehiscence, internal bleeding, clot formation, infection, chronic pain after the surgery.","GdMrnrv9",{"title":453,"content":454,"id":455,"type":435},"Does the surgery result in visible scars?","If the surgery site is attended carefully the remaining scars are usually very small and negligible. 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