Of the weight loss surgeries currently available, gastric sleeve, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a safe choice with less side effects than other types that transitions well into later surgeries if need be. But how does this popular procedure work? Gastric Sleeve Basics. A sleeve gastrectomy is performed laparoscopically using a small incision.
How to Calculate Gestational Age. 1  Find the date of the first day of your last menstrual period on a calendar. 2  Count the number of full weeks that have passed from the date in Step #1 to today's date. For example, if your last menstrual period started on July 1st and today's date is August 1st, the gestational age is 4 weeks.
Calculating Based on Your Last Period. 1  1. Determine the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) before you found out you were pregnant. 2  2. Add 40 weeks from that date to determine the due date. 3  3. Alternately, remember Naegele's Rule.