Obesity ! What is Endoscopic Surgery for Obesity What is bariatric surgery?How much weight is lost on the day of surgery?

Why should I undergo surgery for a problem that can be controlled with changes in diet and exercise?

Overweight and obesity is a final result of inherited genes, eating environment and lifestyle. It is true that traditional measures such as control room, etc. Regular exercise can help you lose weight. However, monitoring long-term studies that individuals suffering from morbid obesity regain lost weight within 1-3 years. Obesity is the cause of many diseases and thus associated with the resumption of weight-related diseases is also back.

Do I need surgery, as I do not have many associated diseases?

The morbidly obese (BMI> 37kg/sqm) are appropriate candidates for surgery, regardless of associated diseases. If people suffering from morbid obesity are at high risk of sudden death and shortened lifespan.

What is bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery is laparoscopic surgery to help patients lose weight. This term includes different types of abdominal procedures, which helps a person to eat small amounts of food and feel satisfied. In addition, certain procedures to prevent the absorption of calorie-dense foods to the intestine.

How much weight is lost on the day of surgery?

There is no loss of weight there, however, in the 1st month itself ill lose 5-10 kgs & subsequently lost 2-5 kgs per month, depending on the initial weight thereafter for 12-24 months.

How weight loss is much more feasible?

Typically, patients lose 50% -80% of excess weight after bariatric surgery. Excess weight is calculated by (actual weight - Ideal weight = Overweight). So if you are currently 100kgs and your ideal weight should be 65kgs then your excess weight is 35 kgs.
Bariatric surgery, it is possible to lose 18-28kg, subject to regular monitoring and compliance.

I am diabetic and have blood pressure problems as well, can I undergo this surgery?

If you are diabetic and hypertensive obese, bariatric surgery is more appropriate because it corrects the diabetes type II in 70% -90% of patients. Similarly, blood pressure is controlled or resolved in most patients. It is necessary that, before surgery, the patient's blood pressure and blood sugar levels be increased to optimum levels through pre-operative evaluation and adequate treatment.

Is it a cosmetic surgery?

Absolutely not. Obesity is a disease for life thereatening and treatment helps to improve the quality of life (QOL) and increasing lifespan. It is not made of plastic / cosmetic surgeons.

What happened when I dine after surgery?

You will be asked to eat the starters/entrée
just as your stomach capacity is limited. It is advised to eat slowly and let others eat 2-3 course meal. It is also advisable to inform your guests to your specific needs to save embarrassment when you refuse to eat well - conceived meal

What about the drinking?

Alcohol is a liquid rich in calories. it is not hampered by the new stomach and do not contribute to the feeling of satiety. Should be avoided especially after gastric bypass surgery, which can lead to cramps, etc.

Will I have hangings skin on the arm, abdomen, etc., after weight loss?

Usually not. The skin has sufficient elasticity to regain its shape after weight loss. However, some patients if the skin is unable to regain its tone, cosmetic surgery may want. It is advisable to wait 2 years after bariatric surgery befire composing your procedure on cosmetics.

Can I become pregnant after bariatric surgery?

Usually, the possibility of becoming pregnant increases after weight loss. It is advised to avoid pregnancy during the first 2 years after surgery for weight loss, but thereafter, the pregnancy is safer than blood pressure, levels of blood sugar becomes normal and weight of the Child will be normal.

What other drugs tablets, etc.?

Usually, it is possible to consume a tablet size / capsule. If you feel that the tablet is great, then you can break them into 2-3 pieces before eating.

These surgeries are reversed?

Yes, technically most of these procedures are reversible, however, it is not advisable to consider inversion as can regain lost weight.

Is it possible that I did not lose weight after surgery?

Surgery is an effective tool to help you lose weight. If you follow the medical and dietary advice, weight loss is imperative. Failures occur in case of failure on the patient's intake of supplement and do not follow regularly.

Will I lose appetite or I will not be able to eat even if I am hungry?

Bariatric surgery works on the principle of satiety. Although your hunger will be normal, you feel satisfied / satisfied with a small amount of food. Even today, we eat to full.
After surgery, you will be able to eat until you complete (with a small amount of blood).

If the body can reject a foreign body as a band?

The group is composed of pure silicon (at least the companies claim SO) and it does not react with the body. The possibility of rejection is not heard.

What are the possibilities of slippage / erosion?

The incidence of band slippage was reduced with the modified technique of band placement, better design and standardization of band protocol adaptation of the band. Slippage, if it occurs, can be corrected laparoscopically and may not require removal of the strip of open surgery. Band erosion can also significantly decreased with the placement of the band away from stomach wall and the gradual adaptation and delayed the band. Even if they happen corrective action can be taken endocscopically / laparoscopially.

What is the best procedure for me?

The choice of procedure is made after taking into consideration various factors, dietary habits, associated diseases, wants to lose weight, initial weight, ability to follow the, age, etc. It is recommended that the decision is taken in joint consultation with your surgeon. However, the final decision will be the patient and family.

How do I choose surgery?

Various factors must be considered before choosing a surgeon, including

Experience of surgeon
Hospital established
Safety Profile of surgeon

It is important to assess whether the surgeon had similar surgeries preformed in the past and how many of them had no major complication / s. the best approach is to take years, the surgical patient coordinates. Then, you can contact them to find the required information.