Bariatric surgery

Surgical Intervention for Weight Loss:

• Bariatric surgery refers to a variety of procedures performed on individuals struggling with severe obesity to promote weight loss.
• These surgeries work by restricting food intake, reducing the absorption of nutrients, or both, leading to significant and sustained weight loss.

Types of Bariatric Surgery:

• Common types of bariatric surgery include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric banding.
• Gastric bypass involves creating a smaller stomach pouch and rerouting the digestive tract, while sleeve gastrectomy involves removing a portion of the stomach to reduce its size. Gastric banding involves placing an adjustable band around the stomach to limit food intake.

Health Benefits and Considerations:

• Bariatric surgery not only helps individuals lose weight but can also lead to improvements or remission of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and joint pain.
• However, it’s a major surgical procedure with potential risks and complications, including infection, blood clots, nutritional deficiencies, and the need for additional surgeries. Candidates for bariatric surgery undergo thorough evaluation and counseling to assess risks and benefits before proceeding.