Weight Loss Surgery
Today many weight loss surgical options are available which can make a person overwhelmed at times. Here we will be discussing some of the most popular weight loss surgeries that you can consider.
What are three main types of weight loss surgeries?
The three main types of weight loss surgeries performed in India. They are:
- Gastric bypass
- Adjustable gastric banding
- Sleeve gastrectomy
Every surgery has its own pros and cons. No procedure is quick and simple. With every surgery, a strict diet and exercise regimen needs to be followed for optimum results. In order to be a viable candidate for weight loss surgery, a person has to have a BMI of more than 40 or 35 with co morbidities. This includes certain serious heart diseases or any other serious medical condition.
What is Gastric Bypass?
Gastric Bypass is one of the oldest weight loss surgeries that is being performed since last 20 years. It involves making a cut on the stomach so as to make a walnut size pouch. This pouch is then attached to the small intestine so that the stomach is bypassed by the food and it enters the small intestine directly. This is a combined procedure that helps in restricting the portion size and limiting the food absorption to make a process called malabsorption.
What is Gastric Banding?
This weight loss surgery procedure has been in the field for 10 years. It involves placing of an adjustable silicone band by the surgeon in the upper area of stomach. It is the only adjustable procedure of all surgeries. The surgeon can alter the amount of food held by a person’s stomach by just adjusting the band tightness around the stomach. The pre operative requirements for this procedure varies from person to person depending on their pre existing health conditions and insurance plans.
What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?
This is comparatively a new weight loss surgery procedure that has been in the field for just a few years. This is a major surgery that involves removal of 80-85 percent of the stomach by the surgeon followed by the stapling of the remaining portion. This is a restrictive surgery that limits the amount of food consumed by a person.
How are the weight loss surgeries performed?
Most of the weight loss surgeries are done laparoscopically, thus involving just small cuts made under anesthesia. Thin tools are inserted through these incisions along with a scope that projects the images on the video monitor. These surgeries are less riskier than open surgery with lesser pain and scars. Recovery from the surgery is also faster. However, depending upon pre existing health conditions, many people may require open surgeries. This happens when a person suffers from high obesity level, has had a stomach surgery previously or has other complex medical issues.
How much weight can be lost through surgery?
The amount of weight lost changes from person to person depending on the type of surgery undergone and the lifestyle followed after the procedure. After all, the goal to successful weight loss depends on not just the procedure but on the person too. Accord Hospital in Delhi/NCR has some of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in its team that can handle all kinds of procedures skillfully. Book your consultation with them today.
