For some overweight people, shedding pounds is a lot tougher than one might think. So, when all other attempts at weight loss have failed. Obesity surgeries are the best answer.
Before the procedure
First of all, a complete medical evaluation will be done so the doctor can determine the appropriate procedure and schedule the surgery’s date
The most important thing before the surgery is the DIET.
In obese people, there’s almost always fat accumulation around the liver, which makes it enlarge making the surgery harder for the surgeon and riskier for the patient. This is why a strict diet should be started 2 weeks before the surgery. You’ll have to cut down carbs and sweets, then 2 days before the surgery, you’ll depend on a liquid diet only (this includes a protein shake to give you energy). Note that caffeinated and carbonated beverages should be avoided
Another crucial step you should be aware of is you should stop smoking at least 4 weeks before the surgery or else it would be canceled.
Steps inside the procedure
This mainly depends on the procedure you’re going for. As gastric balloon and gastric Botox are simpler procedures carried out in the clinic with local anesthesia
Whereas in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass they are surgical procedures done in the hospital under general anesthesia. These two can be done in two ways. With open surgery, your surgeon makes a large surgical cut to open your belly. Another way to do this surgery is to use a tiny camera, called a laparoscope. This camera is placed in your belly. The surgery is called laparoscopy. The scope allows the surgeon to see inside your belly.
Gastric operation techniques
It is a quick, affordable, nonsurgical procedure without any incisions, stitches or scars. A gastric balloon is an inflatable silicone balloon that is inserted into your stomach. It is a non-surgical intervention to occupy space and limit the food carrying capacity of the stomach. This makes you feel full sooner and limits your intake to smaller portions. The procedure is temporary and the balloon is usually removed after 6 months.
Is a minimally invasive procedure that takes about 20 minutes. It is ideal for patients aiming to lose 10-15 Kgs of their weight. In this procedure the Botox is injected by endoscopy to relax the stomach muscles, causing them to contract less, and that will lead to feeling full for a longer time thus eating less and helping you lose weight!
It doesn’t need a hospital stay as you can go home after the procedure and most of them can resume their activities the day after.
The effect period of the gastric Botox injection is 4 – 5 months then you can repeat the procedure if needed.
In this surgery, the surgeon removes a large portion of the stomach (proximally 80%) along the greater curvature (the funds) leaving the stomach shaped like a tube.
The size of the stomach is greatly reduced, restricting the amount of food the patient can eat and making him lose weight. Another effect is that a degree of malabsorption may happen after the surgery which also helps in the weight loss process. The hunger will also decrease as the funds secrete the “ghrelin “hormone which is responsible for feeling hungry.
Is a type of bariatric, or weight loss, surgery. Gastric bypass surgery involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. This means it takes less food to make you feel full and you’ll absorb fewer calories from the food you eat.
Candidates
- At least 18 years old
- Your BMI is 40 or higher
- Couldn’t achieve weight loss with diet and exercises
- Suffering from diseases caused by your obesity
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