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BARIATRIC / OBESITY SURGERY

About Bariatric/Obesity Surgery

Bariatric surgery involves various surgical procedures designed to help individuals with obesity lose weight by restricting food intake or altering digestion. Common methods include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. These surgeries improve weight-related health conditions like diabetes and hypertension, enhance quality of life, and reduce long-term risks. Careful evaluation and lifestyle changes are essential for successful, sustained results.

Types of Bariatric/Obesity Surgery

Bariatric surgery includes several procedures designed to aid weight loss by restricting stomach size or altering digestion. Common types are gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion. Each procedure varies in complexity, effectiveness, and suitability based on patient health, weight loss goals, and medical conditions.

Causes Requiring Bariatric/Obesity Surgery

Bariatric surgery is recommended for individuals with severe obesity (BMI ≥40) or BMI ≥35 with obesity-related health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea, especially when lifestyle changes and medications fail to achieve sustained weight loss.

Severe obesity (BMI ≥40)

Obesity with diabetes complications

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Bariatric surgery includes procedures to reduce stomach size or alter digestion, helping patients lose weight and improve obesity-related health conditions for better long-term wellness.

Candidates usually have BMI ≥40, or BMI ≥35 with obesity-related health issues, especially when diet, exercise, and medications have not led to lasting weight loss.

Common types are gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion, each tailored to patient needs and health conditions.

Recovery varies but typically spans 2–6 weeks. Following dietary guidelines, physical activity recommendations, and regular medical follow-ups ensures successful healing and sustained weight loss.

Risks include bleeding, infection, nutritional deficiencies, or complications, but proper surgical expertise and postoperative care minimize these, ensuring safe outcomes and long-term benefits.