Yes! Removing those little Ghrelin 'Gremlins'

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Bipley:

Well, we are all waiting to hear the results! I like the idea of getting rid of those ghrelin 'gremlins' that continue to plague us!

If the sleeve is a more advantageous method of reduction, then I am wondering if more people will be going towards that instead of banding.

Keep us posted on your results and the what the outcome expectations are. You are most likely doing this to keep the weight under control and get rid of the band. Right? I liked Ed's questions of whether or not the sleeve is expected to stretch....(of course with any type of overeating that is a relative probability) and undo any of the surgery.

Again, we are all pulling for you and axiously awaiting your recovery!

Warmly,

Gail

From: Biocleanhelp@... <Biocleanhelp@...>Subject: Re: What is the difference between the sleeve and the l... Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 11:18 AM

In a message dated 6/3/2008 11:11:51 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, c_bergle (DOT) com writes:

They remove a portion of your stomach that produces Ghrelin, a hormone that makes you hungry so many sleeve patients report that they do not experience a great deal of hunger and some none at all.

Thanks for the well written explanation. I like the idea of removing the source of "Ghrelin," since my problem is controlling my appetite. Throwing in the reduced stomach size would be an added benefit for me.

I am curious if the reduced stomach allows for stretching, which should not be an issue if the appetite is reduce, it seems.

Thanks,

Ed

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