BARIATRIC SURGERY
Bariatric surgery procedures include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and duodenal switch.
BARIATRIC SURGERY
Bariatric surgery procedures include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and duodenal switch.
OVERVIEW
Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, is a category of surgical operations intended to help people with obesity lose weight.
Healthcare providers may recommend bariatric surgery if other weight loss methods have failed and if obesity appears to pose a greater risk to your health than surgery.
PROCEDURE DETAILS
WHO QUALIFIES FOR BARIATRIC PROCEDURES?
Bariatric surgery requirements begin with establishing a diagnosis of class III obesity. That means that you either:
Have a BMI of 40 or higher. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a way of estimating how much body fat you have based on your height-to-weight ratio. A score of 40 or higher is associated with a high risk of related diseases. It usually equates to about 100 lbs. overweight.
Have a BMI of at least 35 and at least one related health problem. A BMI of 35 without a related health problem.
TYPES OF PROCEDURES UNDER BARIATRIC SURGERY
Bariatric surgery requirements begin with establishing a diagnosis of class III obesity.
TYPES OF PROCEDURES UNDER BARIATRIC SURGERY
Bariatric surgery requirements begin with establishing a diagnosis of class III obesity.
RISKS & BENEFITS
When weighing the pros and cons of bariatric surgery, it’s important to consider the risks of the operation itself as well as the possible side effects that may occur afterward. All surgeries involve certain risks. Longer and more complex operations may involve more. Risks include:
RECOVERY AND OUTLOOK
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER FROM THE SURGERY?
You’ll likely spend a few days recovering in the hospital, then a few weeks recovering at home before you feel ready to go back to work. You may need to avoid strenuous activity for up to six weeks, and it may take up to 12 weeks to resume a normal diet
WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE OF THE BARIATRIC SURGERY?
Weight loss surgery is considered successful if you lose 50% of your excess weight and keep it off. By this standard, the success rate is 90%. Many people experience steady weight loss for the first two years, then stall or regain some weight after that. Usually, the weight regained is less than 25%.
RECOVERY AND OUTLOOK
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER FROM THE SURGERY?
You’ll likely spend a few days recovering in the hospital, then a few weeks recovering at home before you feel ready to go back to work. You may need to avoid strenuous activity for up to six weeks, and it may take up to 12 weeks to resume a normal diet
WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE OF THE BARIATRIC SURGERY?
Weight loss surgery is considered successful if you lose 50% of your excess weight and keep it off. By this standard, the success rate is 90%. Many people experience steady weight loss for the first two years, then stall or regain some weight after that. Usually, the weight regained is less than 25%.
SERVICES PROVIDED DURING BARIATRIC SURGERY
NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE
PSYCHO THERAPY
MEDICAL ADVICE
ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT (GASTRIC BALLON)
ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT (SLEEVES GASTROPLASTY)
LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT (SLEEVES GASTRECTOMY)
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