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.
Pregnancy Week By Week: Week 1. You arenât actually pregnant yet â in fact your period has just started! Even though you have conceived your baby, gestation is counted from the first day of your last menstrual period. This is so your estimated due date can be worked out as approximately 40 weeks from today.