Weight loss surgery

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a common term used to describe a variety of operations for treating severe obesity.These operations are performed to make physical changes to the stomach and/or the small intestine in order to help you decrease the amount of food you eat.

1.It is a proven method for long-term weight reduction and portion control among people who are exceedingly obese.
2.It facilitates significant and sustained weight loss.
3.It was shown to result in complete remission of diabetes in up to 86% severely obese patients with diabetes.
4.It was shown to reduce the risk of death by nearly 30% in patients with severe obesity (BMI >40).
5.It is not a simple, “quick fix” solution to a serious long-term weight problem.
6.It requires commitment and lifestyle changes for successful weight loss and improved health.
7.It is not a form of cosmetic surgery.


Weight loss surgery reduces the amount of food you can eat by reducing the size of your stomach or bypassing your stomach.

There are several main type of surgery that can help you to lose weight and main weight loss. These includes:

• gastric band
• gastric bypass
• sleeve gastrectomy
• duodenal switch

Your consultant surgeon will:

• assess your individual needs and risks
• discuss which option would be right for you to get the best results.

So your source of information is your surgeon.Gather as much as information you need before making a decision.

Weight loss surgery treatments are clinically proven to work, with excess weight loss of up to 50% with gastric bands and up to 60% with gastric bypasses after two years.

Related:
WHY SURGERY
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Band
Duodenal Switch