Symptoms
- Difficulty performing daily activities
- Weight loss strugles
- A history of weight-related health problems, such as sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or diabetes
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
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Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
Overview
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, is a type of surgery that is performed to help people who are obese lose weight. The goal of bariatric surgery is to help people achieve significant and sustained weight loss, which can improve their overall health and quality of life. There are several types of bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. These procedures work by altering the size of the stomach or the way the digestive system absorbs food, making it easier for people to eat less and lose weight. Bariatric surgery is usually reserved for people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight through other means, such as diet and exercise. It is important to discuss the potential risks and benefits of bariatric surgery with a doctor before deciding if it is the right option.
Causes
Unhealthy Diet
Lack of physical activity
Genetics
Medical conditions like hypothyroidism
Medications like steroids
Old age
Unhealthy Diet
Lack of physical activity
Genetics
Medical conditions like hypothyroidism
Medications like steroids
Old age
Treatments
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, is a medical procedure that helps individuals who are severely overweight or obese to lose weight by altering the digestive system’s anatomy. There are several types of bariatric surgery treatments, including:
- Gastric bypass surgery: This surgery involves creating a small pouch in the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to the pouch. The reduced size of the stomach restricts the amount of food that can be consumed, while the rerouted intestine reduces the body's absorption of calories.
- Sleeve gastrectomy: In this procedure, a portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a smaller stomach that can hold less food. This helps patients to feel full with smaller portions, leading to weight loss.
- Adjustable gastric banding: This involves placing an inflatable band around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch above the band. The band can be adjusted to control the size of the pouch, which helps patients to feel full with less food.
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch: This is a more complex surgery that involves removing a portion of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to the remaining portion. This leads to both restriction of food intake and reduced calorie absorption.
