BARIATRIC SURGERY FOR MENFOR WOMEN
BARIATRIC SURGERY FOR MENFOR WOMEN
BARIATRIC SURGERY
Obesity is determined when the BMI (Body Mass Index) is higher than 30. All operations that aim to cure obesity, lose weight, and eliminate the metabolic disorders is under the category of Obesity operations.
Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure for people suffering from obesity who haven’t had success losing weight through diet and exercise. In addition to helping with weight loss, bariatric surgery also lowers the risk of medical problems associated with obesity.
Qualifications for Bariatric Surgery
Although weight loss surgery is an option that many individuals choose to take, it is not for everyone. There are specific qualifications an individual must meet in order to be eligible for this type of surgery:
Body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity) OR more than 100 pounds overweight
BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity) AND a serious weight-related health problem exists (e.g. type II diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, heart disease)
Efforts to achieve a healthy weight loss with diet and exercise have been unsuccessful
Additionally, some individuals with a BMI of 30 to 34 may qualify for certain types of weight loss surgery if they have serious weight-related health problems.
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Before Bariatric Surgery
The doctor should run blood tests for the patient, in this operation we advise you to:
- Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any material and if you have any chronic disease,
- Stop smoking and drinking alcohol six months before the operation,The doctor might give other instructions depending on the patient’s condition.
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Recovery After Bariatric Surgery
Post surgery, rest and recovery will be important. Recovery time from these procedures varies from patient to patient. Bariatric surgery requires a 6-week transition to retrain the stomach. Patients will need to follow a liquid diet and introduce normal foods slowly. They will move from a liquid diet to a soft diet such as cottage cheese, yogurt or soup, then transition slowly to a solid diet over several weeks. The doctor, nurse, or a dietician will help with which foods and beverages are good and which should be avoided.
Bariatric surgery is a treatment option that should be recognized as a tool in weight loss. Lifestyle adjustments such as diet, physical activity and possibly psychological changes will be required to maintain a healthy weight.
The amount of weight loss after surgery will depend on the individual and the post operative care taken for recovery and healthy lifestyle habits. No surgery is sure to produce and maintain weight loss alone. It is not a replacement but may make it easier to consume fewer calories and be more physically active.
Bariatric Surgery Techniques and Duration
Some Bariatric Surgery Operations in Turkey works on closing the stomach, the other operations aim to apply adjustments on the digestive system.
1 – Gastric Balloon: This procedure is done using the endoscope with no need for general anesthesia, an adjustable balloon is placed in the stomach. With this technique, the patient will feel the stomach full because of the balloon. The patient will lose weight because of eating small amounts of food.
2 – Gastric Band: This procedure is done by placing a silicone tape between the esophagus and the stomach, it is finished by opening small incisions with the endoscope, and the recovery process is fast.
This procedure provides a very effective solution, by making the patient feel full, which leads to weight loss as with Gastric Balloon. Therefore, in 18-24 months, the patient can lose 60-80% of excess weight
3 – Gastric Sleeve: In this technique, the stomach is minimized by removing the responsible part about hunger hormone excretion. As in the Gastric Band technique, the recovery process is fast in this technique and the patient can leave on the same day. Thanks to this technique, patients will feel full stomachs and consume less amounts of food, so they will lose weight with no effort. It is possible to lose 80-90% of excess weight, especially in the next couple of years after the procedure.
4 – Gastric Bypass: In this technique, a large part of the stomach is connected to the small intestine, which leads to a smaller stomach. No external objects are inserted into the body in this technique. The Gastric Bypass technique makes the absorption of food less, which leads to weight loss.
The duration of this procedure varies depending on the applied technique and the patient’s condition. Generally, it takes a few hours. The best technique for the patient can be determined by tests.
