What is Bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery, often known as weight loss surgery, is a group of procedures designed to help individuals struggling with obesity achieve significant weight loss when traditional methods like diet and exercise have not been successful. This type of surgery is not just about aesthetic improvements; it's a crucial step towards overcoming the risks associated with severe obesity, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
The most common bariatric surgery procedures include:
Gastric Bypass: This procedure involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting it directly to the small intestine, bypassing a large part of the stomach and a segment of the small intestine. This not only reduces the amount of food one can eat.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: In this surgery, a portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a smaller, tube-like stomach. This smaller stomach cannot hold as much food, and it also affects the hormones related to hunger. Many patients simply do not feel as hungry as they used to on average.
Adjustable Gastric Band: This involves placing a band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch that can hold only a small amount of food. The band’s tightness can be adjusted to change the size of the passage between the two parts of the stomach.
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS): A more complex surgery that removes a large part of the stomach and changes the way food bypasses most of the intestine, drastically reducing calorie absorption.
For those who qualify, bariatric surgery can be a transformative experience, offering not only weight loss but also improvement in overall health, mobility, and quality of life.
With extensive surgical experience, our team of skilled weight loss consultants can provide expert guidance and the best possible outcomes. We're here to help you achieve a healthier, more active life. If you feel ready to have a low-commitment, first conversation about these options, don’t hesitate to get in touch below.
