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Who Should Have A Weight Loss Surgery
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While these surgeries are mostly safe and help patients effectively lose weight, they may not be an option for everyone.
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Introduction
With an increase in the cases of obesity and its associated conditions, weight loss surgeries or bariatric surgeries have become increasingly in demand. This is because they come as an excellent weight loss solution for individuals who can’t lose weight through other conventional methods such as diet, exercise, or supplementation. While these surgeries are mostly safe and help patients effectively lose weight, they may not be an option for everyone.
In this blog, we’ll dig a little deeper into what weight loss surgeries are, their types, and who’s an ideal candidate for a weight loss surgery. Read on to find out.
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What Is Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is an umbrella term consisting of different surgeries targeting digestive system modification to aid weight loss. These surgeries become necessary when patients are not able to shed weight through healthy eating, working out, or medication, and the excess weight has caused serious health conditions. Weight loss surgeries work by doing either or both:
- Limiting how much a patient can eat
- Reducing the body’s ability to absorb nutrients
While bariatric surgeries are quite safe, they are major surgeries that require making permanent adjustments to the diet and lifestyle. Not making the necessary adjustments can reduce the efficacy of the procedure and may even lead to other complications. We will further discuss the different types of surgery and how they help in weight loss.
Types of Weight Loss Surgeries
Weight loss surgeries are commonly categorized into three types, including:
Gastric Bypass
A gastric bypass surgery involves cutting the stomach from the top and creating a walnut-size pouch. The pouch is then connected to the small intestine, which allows the food to bypass the stomach and enter the small intestine directly. The aim of the procedure is to restrict the amount of food a person eats at a time and limit the absorption of foods. This process is called malabsorption. This is one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries.
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding is another reliable weight loss surgery. In this surgical procedure, the surgeon places a silicone rubber band on the top of the stomach. This reduces the size of the stomach, which makes patients feel full after eating less amount of food. This, in turn, helps aid weight loss. What separates gastric banding from other weight loss surgeries is that it is adjustable. The tightness of the band can be adjusted even after treatment. This procedure is performed laparoscopically.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
A Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery involves the removal of as much as 80 to 85% of the stomach from the body, and the remaining stomach is converted into a sleeve or tube-like structure. This procedure helps restrict the amount of food you consume at a time.
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Who Can Have Weight Loss Surgery?
If you are obese or overweight and wish to lose weight, you may be eligible for weight loss surgery, especially when other weight loss methods have failed to give you the desired results. Before suggesting surgery, weight loss experts generally assess several factors to ensure that surgery is really necessary. Typically, a weight loss surgery is suggested if:
- Your body mass index or BMI is over 40. Patients with BMI between 35 to 40 may also be considered if they have an obesity-related condition (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) that requires weight loss.
- You have tried different weight loss methods but are unable to lose weight effectively.
- You do not have any underlying conditions that may cause complications during a weight loss surgery.
Benefits Of Weight Loss Surgery
The benefits of weight surgeries are manifold, i.e., they can benefit you in more ways than one. There are various benefits to bariatric surgeries than just helping you shed weight. These surgeries can be life-changing for individuals who have not achieved success with other weight loss surgeries. Listed below are some more benefits of weight loss or bariatric surgeries which make them great for weight loss:
Enhanced cardiovascular health
Weight loss surgeries can help reduce the risk of stroke, peripheral heart diseases, and other cardiovascular conditions. It helps maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thereby improving your cardiovascular health.
Relief from sleep apnea
Obese individuals often experience sleep apnea, a sleeping disorder in which the breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Weight loss surgeries help in relieving this condition and even reduce the need for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP therapy.
Improved fertility
Excess weight is often one of the leading causes of fertility issues in both men and women. Therefore, undergoing weight loss surgery can help patients get rid of their fertility issues.
Relief from depression
Obesity often causes lower self-esteem in individuals, which can lead to depression and anxiety. Bariatric surgeries give patients a confidence boost, improving their emotional health and reducing depression.
Relief from other medical conditions
Gallbladder issues and metabolic syndrome are some other medical conditions that can be managed through weight loss surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery At Pristyn Care
Being overweight or obese can affect a person’s physical and mental well-being. Therefore, at Pristyn Care, we offer compassionate care for patients suffering from body weight issues and provide the most effective and advanced weight loss surgeries. We have a team of the most skilled bariatric surgeons who leverage the most advanced tools and techniques to perform weight loss surgeries and ensure effective outcomes. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive treatment experience to the patients to make their treatment journey hassle-free. We assign a care coordinator to all patients to assist them throughout their treatment at Pristyn Care. Not to mention, we ease the financial burden of patients through our No Cost EMI offers. We also provide 100% insurance assistance (wherever applicable).
To explore different weight loss surgery options, reach out to our team and they will book your consultation with our expert bariatric surgeons. Call us today.
Allurion Gastric Balloon Treatment- A Safe, Non-Invasive Alternative to Weight Loss Surgery
A lot of people are afraid of going under the knife and look for non-invasive weight loss treatments. If you belong to that lot, you must check out Allurion’s Gastric Balloon treatment for weight loss. It is a safe, non-invasive procedure for weight loss that does not involve anesthesia or endoscopy. This latest weight loss method helps patients shed 15% of their total body weight in just 16 weeks from the day of the procedure.
In this advanced procedure, the patient is required to swallow the Allurian capsule. The surgeon then inflates the pill with saline water to convert it into a balloon. The balloon makes the patients feel fuller, allowing appetite control and aiding weight loss. At Pristyn Care, we offer advanced gastric balloon treatment in association with Allurion. We offer this treatment to patients who don’t want to undergo weight loss surgery and yet want to get rid of their excess weight. Reach out to our team to know more about the Allurion gastric balloon treatment and whether or not you’re eligible for it. Call us today.
To Sum Up
While weight loss surgeries aren’t mandatory in every case, they can become necessary in some cases. Whether or not weight loss surgery is necessary is generally determined by a doctor. If you aren’t sure about surgery, you can always ask the doctor to suggest any alternative weight loss solutions. For effective weight-loss surgery, you can consult Pristyn Care’s expert bariatric surgeons, who will suggest which weight-loss surgery would be best for you. Reach out to our team to schedule your appointment with our expert surgeons today.
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