Bariatric/Obesity Surgery

ABOUT Bariatric/Obesity Surgery

• Its done by laparoscopic method. So there are no big cuts, there are small holes made on abdomen and complete surgery is done through it.
• Usually there is 2- 4 days of hospitalization and then 4-5 days of rest at home.
• Regular follow up is advised to keep the record of weight loss and dietary advise.
• Weightloss gives energy and freshness in body and not weakness. So person can do regular work and day to day job in better way.

BENEFITS OF Bariatric/Obesity Surgery

Obesity is not only a disease but it is root cause of many diseases. Cure from obesity brings cure from many such metabolic diseases which are life threating.

• Considerable reduction in cholesterol, in a way big benefit in functions of heart and control of blood pressure. Apart from heart , cholesterol reduces size of brain blood vessels, and reduces blood flow to brain. Reduction in cholesterol reduces the chances of brainstroke.
• Weight reduction induces fat reduction, in a way reduces insulin resistance. That’s how it allows body insulin to work more efficiently on the body cells and that’s how it brings reduction in blood sugar levels. It has been established that obesity surgery CURES DIABETES.
• Diabetes has many adverse effects on other organs of body like kidney failure , Ratinal problem and blindness and leg infections and gangrene. Once diabetes is cure , the adverse effects of diabetes are gone , so kidneys,eyes and legs of patients are saved.
• Obesity is the main cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ( OSA ) . OSA is a life threatening disease and it can cause death while person is sleeping. Obesity surgery cures OSA. This brings a new life to patient.
• Obese females commonly suffers from INFERTILITY. This is mostly because of Polycyctic ovarian disease (PCOD) . obesity surgery is cure for PCOD. That’s how it increases chances of fertility in females.
• Obesity puts lot of weight on joint and back. Reduction of weight by obesity surgery can reduce this weight and saves joints and reduces back pain.
• Obesity surgery gives very positive effects of mental illness and depression. After weigh reduction , the person becomes more social and there is much improvement in mental health and depression.