All You Need to Know About Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery in Hyderabad is suggested by doctors for weight loss. The surgery involves changes in the digestive system to lose weight. It is usually performed when diet and exercise do not work and when there are serious health conditions that require the patient to lose weight.

While there are many benefits of bariatric surgery, it can also have side effects rarely. After the surgery, one has to have a balanced diet and need exercise regularly which will help in the success of the bariatric surgery.

Types of bariatric surgery

The types of bariatric surgeries are Laparoscopic Gastric bypass, Sleeve gastrectomy. Each type of bariatric surgery is different.

Gastric bypass is the most common where the working is decreasing the amount of food and reducing the absorption of nutrients. The surgeon cuts the top of the stomach as a result the outcome is the pouch becomes smaller and can hold less food.

In Sleeve gastrectomy, 80% stomach will be removed and leave a long tube-like pouch. This cannot hold much food. This also produces less hormone called ghrelin which is an appetite-regulating hormone so the desire to eat becomes less. This requires a shorter hospital stay, unlike the other procedures.

Reason for Bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is done mainly to lose weight, especially where there is a risk of life-threatening health conditions due to excess weight.

Some of them are:

• Heart stroke and disease
• High blood pressure
• Sleep apnea
• Diabetes type 2
• Fatty liver disease

The surgery is only done when there is no improvement in weight loss even after diet and exercise.

Who are the ideal candidates for bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery can be the best option if:

• Your body mass index is very higher.
• If you have serious weight-related health problems like high blood pressure or sleep apnea, diabetes, joint pains, etc.
• It is not for all as there are some medical tests to be done to see if you are fit for bariatric surgery.
• You have to be ready for the lifestyle changes that you have to adapt to after the surgery.

Risks

Any major surgery is always accompanied by risk factors in rare cases. So even bariatric surgery also has some risk factors if you have a high BMI

The risks which are included are:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Reaction to anesthesia
• Blood clots
• Breathing problems
• There can be leaks in the gastrointestinal system

Long-term risks include:

• Obstruction in the Bowel
• Nausea and vomiting
• Hernias
• Low blood sugar
• Malnutrition
• Ulcers

Preparing for bariatric surgery

You will be instructed by the health care team for the preparation. There will be various lab tests before the surgery. There will be restrictions on diet and medications. Sometimes you will be asked to start physical activity and stop the usage of tobacco.

The procedure of the surgery

• The weight loss surgery in Hyderabad is done in the hospital using general anesthesia so that you are unconscious during the surgical procedure. The surgical specification depends on each individual and the type of weight loss.
• Today with advanced science and technology, the surgery is laparoscopically performed. This is a small tubular instrument with a camera attached. The laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen through small incisions. The camera helps the surgeon to see and operate inside the abdomen.
• The recovery is faster in laparoscopic surgery but it is not suitable for all.
• After the surgery, you will be transferred to the recovery room where you are monitored for any complications. You may have to stay a few days in the hospital depending on the procedure.

After the procedure

After the surgery for one or two days, you are not allowed to eat so that the stomach and the intestine can heal. Then the specific diet will be instructed which usually begins with liquids then soft foods and later regular food. There may have many restrictions or limits on how much and what you can eat and drink. There will be a few medical checkups and also laboratory tests.

Gastric bypass and other bariatric surgeries provide long-term weight loss which depends on the surgery and also changes in lifestyle habits. Other than the weight loss gastric bypass surgery also improve other health conditions like

• Heart disease and High blood pressure
• Obstructive sleep apnea and Type 2 diabetes
• Fatty liver disease
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Joint pain

Gastric bypass surgery also helps in the improvement in daily activities which further gives a good quality of life. Keep all the follow-up appointments ready and when you notice that there is no improvement then see the doctor immediately so that the doctor will monitor the factors and evaluate.

Conclusion

After the surgery, it is very essential to follow all the instructions given by the doctor for the long-term health benefits. The surgery will be effective when the instructions are followed accurately. Following regular physical activity and food habits are very important to avoid any further health problems.