Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is a health condition wherein excess body fats
are accumulated inside the body to an extent that it disturbs the overall health
badly, resulting in multiple medical problems. Obesity is a chronic disease
with many reasons, and not simply anoutcome of overeating.
Bariatric surgery is a type of medical procedure that helps
people to lose weight easily and effectively. The surgery is performed only for
people who are suffering from obesity issues and have not been able to lose
weight with regular diet and exercise regimes. This surgery helps in reducing
the overall stomach size by making it smaller. In some kinds of bariatric surgery
there is a change made in how your stomach attaches with your intestines. Bariatric
surgery seems to change a host of physiological and psychological effects
beyond just weight loss, in many cases resolving type 2 diabetes, correcting
problematic cholesterol interpretations, and not just curbing, but changing,
appetite.
EligibilityFor A Bariatric Surgery:
- 45 kgs. Or above the ideal body weight.
- BMI above 40 but healthy
- BMI more than 35 but with one or more obesity related issues.
Techniques of Bariatric Surgery Procedure
There are various methodsused
forbariatric surgery procedures, though all of them work in three basic ways:
·
Restriction surgery is
technique used to decrease the overall stomach size thus reducing the intake of
food due to an earlier feeling of hunger.Adjustable gastric band or lap band or
Gastric sleeve Surgery are examples of Restriction surgery techniques.
·
Mal-absorptive technique is
used toremove portionsof the alimentary canal or reposition themto restrict the
amount calories absorbed by them. Only mal-absorptive techniques are no longer performed.
·
Combination Technique is a
combination of both restrictive and mal-absorptive procedures. Gastric bypass,Duodenal
switch and Mini-gastric bypass are examples of Combination techniques.
Bariatric
Surgery Procedures
Gastric bypass surgery is a
restrictive and mal-absorptive method where a small pouch is made by cutting
and clipping the stomach. The pouch is later attached to the lower part of
small intestine so as to send the food bypassing rest of the stomach and upper
part of small intestine. The top of small intestine is attached to the lower
part so bile and other gastric juices digest food entirely. The stomach pouch created
being small in size limits the amount of food eaten by you and you feelthat
your stomach is already fulland you need not eat further. Restricted calories
are absorbed by the stomach as small intestine bypass is created, due to which
the fat reserves are utilized to create energy.
Gastric sleevesurgery is a
restrictive technique. The surgery is performed by making a small sleeve of the
stomach which is usually in the shape and size of banana by stapling it. Remaining
of the stomach is resected. This small stomach pouch helps in eating less
amount of food and a satisfaction of filling up the stomach and you do not eat
much saving lots of energy depleting the fat stored.
Mini Gastric bypass is a
restrictive and mal-absorptive technique in which a tube-shaped pouch is cut
from the stomach at the end of the esophagus and is connected to small
intestine at 6 feet. The pouch in this procedure is bigger in size when
compared with classic bypass procedure. It functions in the same way as classic
bypass but the intestinal bypassed is more in this than in gastric bypass which
can result in increased risks of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Side
effects of Bariatric Surgery
Some side effects of bariatric surgery are infection,
bleeding, diarrhea, leaks from the surgery stitches and blood clots in the legs
that may move towards the lungs and heart.Side effects that occur after few
days of the surgery include poor absorption of nutrients, especially in
patients who do not eat proper vitamins and minerals. If patients do not deal
with the symptoms properly it may even lead to diseases like beriberi (lack of
vitamin B1—thiamine), pellagra (lack of vitamin B3—niacin) and kwashiorkor
(caused by lack of protein) that may permanently damage the nervous system.
Other problems include strictures (narrowing of the surgery stitched sites) and
hernias.
Post-Operative
Care after Bariatric Surgery
The patient is required to stay in the hospital until the
surgeon feels that it is safe for you to leave. You are advised not to drive as
you are prescribed to take painkillers. Start your exercise regimes as soon as
possible once you heal. Almost all the bariatrichospitals and doctors help you
design an exercise plan that is best suited to you depending upon your surgical
procedure. Visiting your dietician, surgeon and following a proper healthy diet
will help you control your health post-surgery.
Bariatric Surgery in India through Travcure Medical
Tourism consultants
India is growing to be a well-known destination for
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery across the globe. The healthcare facilities
available in India is at par with the advanced countries thereby promising to
deliver better outcomes. The medical team performing Bariatric Surgery in India
is excellent in terms of quality and experience. Travcure Medical TourismConsultants can assist you in your
medical travel programas theyare best in identifying specific needs of
every individual international patient and organizing their complete trip to
India in a way that is most efficient and affordable.
