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.
Doctors use various methods to determine gestational age of a pregnancy. The most common test is the ultrasound, which measures the size of the gestational sac and the length between crown and rump to determine the age of the fetus in weeks. Last Menstrual Period: Using the first day of your last menstrual cycle, gestational age can be determined (plus or minus 2 weeks.) The doctor adds 280 days to the first day of your last menstrual cycle to determine a due date.