Learn More About Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

By Walter Snyder


Usually, being overweight makes a person feel uncomfortable, become physically unfit, susceptible to chronic diseases, as well as having low self-confidence and esteem. As a result, individuals with such conditions are limited in many activities. Nevertheless, the situation can be corrected or reversed through bariatric weight loss surgery. This surgical procedure usually involves various procedures performed on patients who are suffering from obesity or overweight conditions. This procedure aims at reducing the size of your stomach and food reservoirs.

The procedure reduces the size and body mass as the ingested food volumes are low due to proper reduction and control. This procedure also employs nutrient malabsorption as another way in which body mass and size can be reduced. Causing reduction in these aspects is also done by manipulating release of hormones which is done by some techniques under this procedure. However, most surgeries performed are laparoscopic.

The commonly known techniques under this surgical procedure include the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, adjustable gastric band, and duodenal switch among others. However, the effectiveness of every technique depends on the physician performing it. Also, it depends on the biological factors and the response of the patient towards the procedure.

When it comes to gastric bypass, the stomach size reduction is the main aim. This is done so as to reduce its food holding ability and food amount ingested by an individual. It also aims at reducing production of certain digestive hormones. When it is done, separation is done between the lower and upper stomach regions. When separated, the initial volume is divided into two reducing the volume that is held. This eventually reduces the activities of the digestive tract resulting in general loss of weight.

The advantage of this gastric bypass procedure is that there is better safety since the hormones that cause cravings as well as stimulating hunger are minimized. This procedure is also great for dealing with overweight and diabetes 2. At the same time, body energy expenditure is also effective. Nevertheless, this procedure is usually complicated and may cause serious problems and complications. Again, mineral absorption and vitamins are reduced. The procedure is also associated with long recovery and healing period, and the patient must adhere to certain diets.

Another bariatric procedure is the sleeve gastrectomy. This technique is usually aimed at minimizing the stomach size significantly. A pouch that looks similar to a banana is left where the ingested food goes. This technique is great for controlling blood sugar, promoting satiety, and hunger suppression. The main disadvantage is that it cannot be reversed. It is also possible to have complications after some time.

The other technique is the adjustable gastric band. The technique is usually effective in minimizing the size of the stomach using an inflatable band that is adjustable when there is the need for adjustment. The procedure also reduces the size of your stomach such that it holds less food. The procedure is also adjustable and reversible.

The main demerit is that its effectiveness is low, you also need to adhere to dietary regulations. Foreign materials may also cause allergic conditions. There are also other techniques such as biliopancreatic diversion, gastric bypass and duodenal switch under this procedure.




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