When bariatric surgery is necessary:
There are clear instructions for surgical treatment of obesity – that is, the body mass index is more than 35 kg / m and the presence of diseases associated with obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis and a number of other diseases. The essence of bariatric surgery is not the cosmetic result, but the treatment of concomitant diseases. A body mass index of more than 35 kg/m2 is the second stage of obesity and is already a reason for surgical intervention of the patient due to the possible consequences of such a condition.: That is, we operate on a healthy stomach, trying to get a person to start eating in moderation. It is impossible to perform bariatric surgery only at the request of a person, even if he really wants to lose weight. Any surgery involves certain risks, and they are important, although in general bariatric surgery is as safe as gallbladder removal or hernia treatment.:
How much weight can you lose after bariatric surgery:
A certain percentage of extra pounds remains if the patient does not follow proper nutrition and does not increase physical activity. The weight goes away quickly for the first three to four months, then it continues to decrease for another year and a half. The time required to lose weight depends on the initial body weight.If the initial weight was 200 kg, you will need two years, If 120 kg-one year. if the operation is successful, the person will lose weight. however, how long the result lasts depends on how well the patient was able to change his lifestyle.:
How Bariatric surgery affects obesity-related diseases:
Being overweight strongly affects the quality of life.Obese people usually also have a large number of concomitant diseases. These are diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, sleep disorders, diseases of joints, veins, and endocrine disorders.Only 5 people% – Even overweight people have a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer than those with a normal body weight.:
What restrictions should be followed after bariatric surgery:
1. After bariatric surgery, the patient should take a small amount of food. If before he could eat whatever he wanted, then after bariatrics he should follow a diet.
2․ during the first year after surgery
After 3, 6, 12 months, our patients undergo tests, based on the results, we specify what and in what doses should be taken.:
3. it is highly undesirable to drink alcohol and smoke.
4. After losing weight, excess skin may appear. That is, in many cases, plastic surgery is also required. It is performed when the weight becomes stable and no longer decreases, usually within a year and a half.: