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Bariatric Surgery: A Lifesaving Procedure for Severe Obesity
Morbid obesity affects nearly every system in the body and can lead to the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, asthma, infertility, orthopedic problems, and more. According to the Body Mass Index (BMI), extreme obesity significantly shortens life expectancy. Bariatric surgery offers a surgical solution designed to treat obesity and its related conditions, allowing you to lead a healthier life.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric and metabolic surgeries involve structural changes to the stomach, intestines, or both, with the goal of limiting food intake and reducing nutrient absorption. This alteration results in decreased hunger and increased satiety, thereby helping patients achieve a healthy weight and improving overall health.
Advancements in Surgical Technology:
Modern bariatric procedures are the result of decades of refinement and are performed using minimally invasive techniques that offer:
Bariatric surgery is a significant surgical intervention that offers numerous benefits but also comes with risks. It requires a long-term commitment—adopting a strict dietary regimen and healthy lifestyle, along with close follow-up care after surgery. It’s crucial to thoroughly discuss every aspect of your health with your medical team, understand the risks (such as bleeding, infection, and thromboembolic complications), and be prepared to make lifestyle changes.
Indications for Bariatric Surgery:
Candidates for bariatric surgery are selected based on:
A BMI of 40+ or 35+ with comorbidities such as:
Before surgery, you will undergo a comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team including a dietitian, psychologist, and medical specialists. Additionally, medical tests such as abdominal ultrasound, gastroscopy, contrast studies of the esophagus and stomach, blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray will be performed—possibly along with additional tests depending on your condition.
If You Suffer from Morbid Obesity:
Do not hesitate to seek professional surgical consultation. Contact me to schedule a consultation, and together we’ll choose the bariatric treatment option that best suits your needs, helping you improve your quality of life and return to normal activities quickly and safely.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric and metabolic surgeries involve structural changes to the stomach, intestines, or both, with the goal of limiting food intake and reducing nutrient absorption. This alteration results in decreased hunger and increased satiety, thereby helping patients achieve a healthy weight and improving overall health.
Advancements in Surgical Technology:
Modern bariatric procedures are the result of decades of refinement and are performed using minimally invasive techniques that offer:
- Less pain
- Fewer complications
- Faster recovery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy: Removal of a significant portion of the stomach to restrict food intake and influence hunger hormones.
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Creation of a small stomach pouch connected to the small intestine, which reduces calorie absorption by bypassing the duodenum.
- One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB): An alternative to the classic bypass, where a long stomach pouch is connected to the small intestine.
Bariatric surgery is a significant surgical intervention that offers numerous benefits but also comes with risks. It requires a long-term commitment—adopting a strict dietary regimen and healthy lifestyle, along with close follow-up care after surgery. It’s crucial to thoroughly discuss every aspect of your health with your medical team, understand the risks (such as bleeding, infection, and thromboembolic complications), and be prepared to make lifestyle changes.
Indications for Bariatric Surgery:
Candidates for bariatric surgery are selected based on:
A BMI of 40+ or 35+ with comorbidities such as:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Dyslipidemia
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Heart and vascular diseases
- Asthma
- Steatotic liver disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Infertility
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- Bone and joint diseases
- A medical history of unsuccessful weight loss attempts.
Before surgery, you will undergo a comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team including a dietitian, psychologist, and medical specialists. Additionally, medical tests such as abdominal ultrasound, gastroscopy, contrast studies of the esophagus and stomach, blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray will be performed—possibly along with additional tests depending on your condition.
If You Suffer from Morbid Obesity:
Do not hesitate to seek professional surgical consultation. Contact me to schedule a consultation, and together we’ll choose the bariatric treatment option that best suits your needs, helping you improve your quality of life and return to normal activities quickly and safely.