Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is done to help you lose excess weight and reduce your risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems, including:
- Heart disease and stroke
- High blood pressure
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
Surgeons qualified in the performance of the bariatric surgery are called ‘Bariatric Surgeon’, who performs this types of operation on regular basis.
- Gastric Bypass
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
In Sleeve Gastrectomy operation, the bariatric surgeon, removes approximately 70% part of the stomach. There is no joint with small intestine in this operation.
In Sleeve Gastrectomy operation, the bariatric surgeon, removes approximately 70% part of the stomach. There is no joint with small intestine in this operation.
- Excessive bleeding
- Infection
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia
- Blood clots
- Lung or breathing problems
- Leaks from stomach or small intestine
- Death (rare)
After weight-loss surgery, you generally won’t be permitted to eat for one to two days so that your stomach and digestive system can heal. Then, you’ll follow a definite diet for a few weeks. The diet begins with liquids only, then progresses to pureed, very soft foods, and eventually to systematic foods. You may have many limitations or limits on how much and what you can eat and drink.
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Osteoarthritis (joint pain)