Bariatric Surgery

The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts, sealing off the upper section from the lower. The surgeon then connects the upper stomach directly to the lower section of the small intestine, creating a shortcut for the food, bypassing part of the stomach and the small intestine. Skipping these parts of the digestive tract means that the body absorbs fewer calories.

Understanding the problem:

Obesity refers to a dangerous health condition in which an individual has excess body fat (or a body mass index -BMI- equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2). In general, this leads to an increased risk of adverse health effects, including cardiovascular disease (stroke etc), type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypercholesteremia (high cholesterol), hypertension and sleep apnea, among others.

Over the last 3 decades, this obesity “pandemic” has more than doubled worldwide. While it is obviously associated with overeating and under-exercising, obesity can also develop for a variety of reasons:

  • Genetic pre-disposition;
  • Lifestyle choices (unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc)
  • Hormonal imbalance (leading to Cushing’s disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc)
  • Psychological disorders (bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc)
  • Certain medications
  • Socio-economic issues

An individual who is classified as “obese”, may also be referred to as a “bariatric patient” and may require “Bariatric Surgery” (or simply “Weight-Loss Surgery”) to recover.

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Breathlessness
  • Increased sweating
  • Snoring
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Inability to cope with sudden physical activity
  • Constant Tiredness
  • Back and joint pains
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol levels (fatty deposits blocking the arteries)

All this however, is preventable.

The stomach is separated into two pouches with an inflatable band. Pulling the band tight, like a belt, the surgeon creates a tiny channel between the two pouches. The band keeps the opening from expanding and is generally designed to stay in place permanently.

Understanding the problem:

Obesity refers to a dangerous health condition in which an individual has excess body fat (or a body mass index -BMI- equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2). In general, this leads to an increased risk of adverse health effects, including cardiovascular disease (stroke etc), type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypercholesteremia (high cholesterol), hypertension and sleep apnea, among others.

Over the last 3 decades, this obesity “pandemic” has more than doubled worldwide. While it is obviously associated with overeating and under-exercising, obesity can also develop for a variety of reasons:

  • Genetic pre-disposition;
  • Lifestyle choices (unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc)
  • Hormonal imbalance (leading to Cushing’s disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc)
  • Psychological disorders (bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc)
  • Certain medications
  • Socio-economic issues

An individual who is classified as “obese”, may also be referred to as a “bariatric patient” and may require “Bariatric Surgery” (or simply “Weight-Loss Surgery”) to recover.

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Breathlessness
  • Increased sweating
  • Snoring
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Inability to cope with sudden physical activity
  • Constant Tiredness
  • Back and joint pains
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol levels (fatty deposits blocking the arteries)

All this however, is preventable.

Part of the stomach is removed, creating a smaller reservoir for food

Understanding the problem:

Obesity refers to a dangerous health condition in which an individual has excess body fat (or a body mass index -BMI- equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2). In general, this leads to an increased risk of adverse health effects, including cardiovascular disease (stroke etc), type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypercholesteremia (high cholesterol), hypertension and sleep apnea, among others.

Over the last 3 decades, this obesity “pandemic” has more than doubled worldwide. While it is obviously associated with overeating and under-exercising, obesity can also develop for a variety of reasons:

  • Genetic pre-disposition;
  • Lifestyle choices (unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc)
  • Hormonal imbalance (leading to Cushing’s disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc)
  • Psychological disorders (bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc)
  • Certain medications
  • Socio-economic issues

An individual who is classified as “obese”, may also be referred to as a “bariatric patient” and may require “Bariatric Surgery” (or simply “Weight-Loss Surgery”) to recover.

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Breathlessness
  • Increased sweating
  • Snoring
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Inability to cope with sudden physical activity
  • Constant Tiredness
  • Back and joint pains
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol levels (fatty deposits blocking the arteries)

All this however, is preventable.

A smaller, tubular stomach pouch is created by removing a portion of the stomach, very similar to the sleeve gastrectomy. Next, a large portion of the small intestine is bypassed. It is only recommended in cases of severe obesity outlining a BMI of 50 (kg/m2) or higher.

Significant lifestyle changes are also essential, post-operatively, for the success of this surgery

Understanding the problem:

Obesity refers to a dangerous health condition in which an individual has excess body fat (or a body mass index -BMI- equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2). In general, this leads to an increased risk of adverse health effects, including cardiovascular disease (stroke etc), type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypercholesteremia (high cholesterol), hypertension and sleep apnea, among others.

Over the last 3 decades, this obesity “pandemic” has more than doubled worldwide. While it is obviously associated with overeating and under-exercising, obesity can also develop for a variety of reasons:

  • Genetic pre-disposition;
  • Lifestyle choices (unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc)
  • Hormonal imbalance (leading to Cushing’s disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc)
  • Psychological disorders (bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc)
  • Certain medications
  • Socio-economic issues

An individual who is classified as “obese”, may also be referred to as a “bariatric patient” and may require “Bariatric Surgery” (or simply “Weight-Loss Surgery”) to recover.

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Breathlessness
  • Increased sweating
  • Snoring
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Inability to cope with sudden physical activity
  • Constant Tiredness
  • Back and joint pains
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol levels (fatty deposits blocking the arteries)

All this however, is preventable.


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