Are you overweight and are unable to lose weight through exercise and diet? Well then, consider a weight loss surgery. Also known as bariatric surgery, gastric banding, bypass surgery or obesity surgery, weight loss surgery is a great boon for extremely obese people who want to lose weight. Generally, people who opt for the surgery lose weight quickly, but can often regain weight later on. However, following diet and exercise recommendations given by your doctor can help you keep most of the weight off and help you maintain healthy ideal weight.
How does the surgery help lose weight?
Bariatric surgery contributes to weight loss in two different ways:
Restriction: The surgery physically restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold, reducing your calorie intake.
Malabsorption: The surgery is used to bypass or shorten part of the small intestine, reducing the amount of nutrients and calories absorbed by the body.
Types
• Gastric sleeve: This surgery helps reduce hunger and makes you feel full soon while eating.
• Gastric Balloon: Temporarily makes you feel full quickly while eating( the balloon inserted is removed after six months)
• Gastric Bypass: Makes you feel full almost immediately while eating and absorbs fewer minerals
• Lap Band: Reduces your food intake by making you feel full quickly while eating
• vBloc Therapy: Helps curb your appetite and makes you feel full between meals
• Duodenal Switch: Helps control hunger pangs, absorbs fewer mineral and calories and makes you feel full sooner
• AspireAssist: A portion of stomach’s content are drained after eating.
Benefits:
One of the greatest benefits of bariatric surgery is that it helps obese or overweight people get rid of their excess weight. In addition, medical conditions (diabetes, blood pressure) related to obesity usually improve after the surgery. In addition, the surgery not only helps improve cardiovascular health and ease joint pain, but also helps eliminate obstructive sleep apnea and improve fertility.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of the surgery include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, bloating, increased gas, dizziness and excessive sweating. Serious side effects include infection, bleeding and blood clot in legs that can move to the lungs and heart. The surgery can also often cause hormonal changes
Candidates who qualify for the surgery
• If you are an obese adult who as a weight-related health problem, namely type 2 diabetes
• If lifestyle changes and diet restrictions are not helping you lose weight
• If obesity has become a life-threatening condition
• Have a minimum body index mass (BMI) of 30
• Are aware of the risks and benefits of the surgery
• Are committed to making lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain
A surgery for weight loss can help enhance the physical appearance of a person and improve his overall well-being. However, considering a surgery should only be an option when all other avenues of nonsurgical weight loss have been explored and have remained unsuccessful.
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