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Obesity Surgery

Obesity surgery is a set of surgical procedures performed to achieve weight loss in overweight individuals. These surgical procedures are generally recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or for individuals with a BMI of 35-40 who have serious obesity-related health problems and have failed other weight loss methods such as diet, exercise, and medications.

Purpose and Benefits of Obesity Surgery

  • Significant Weight Loss: Patients can lose a significant amount of excess weight.
  • Obesity-related diseases: Reduces or eliminates the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease.
  • Quality of Life: Improves physical mobility and mental health.
  • Life expectancy: Reduces the risk of death by reducing obesity-related complications.

Common Types of Obesity Surgery

  1. Sleeve Gastrectomy:
  • About 80 percent of the stomach is removed; the remaining stomach is shaped into a narrow tube.
  • Limits the amount of food a person can eat at one time and decreases the appetite-regulating hormone (ghrelin).
  • One of the most popular methods.
  1. Gastric Bypass:
  • The stomach is reduced in size and connected directly to the small intestine.
  • Food intake is reduced and nutrient absorption is limited.
  • Promotes weight loss and metabolic health benefits.
  1. Gastric Balloon:

A silicone balloon is inserted endoscopically into the stomach and inflated.

It is a temporary procedure (lasting 6-12 months) that does not require surgery.

Who is a Candidate for Obesity Surgery?

  • Individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above.
  • Individuals with a BMI between 35 and 40 with obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
  • Individuals unable to achieve good results with diet and exercise.
  • Individuals committed to lifelong lifestyle changes after surgery.

Lifelong Lifestyle Changes

For a long-term success of the obesity surgery, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and psychological support after the surgery are required. This surgery is only the beginning of weight loss; changing lifelong habits is essential. Regular post-operative medical checkups, nutritional support and psychological counseling, if needed, are the factors that increase the success rate.

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