What can you expect from Bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is done in the hospital using general anesthesia. This means you're unconscious during the procedure. The specifics of your surgery depend on your situation, the type of weight-loss surgery you have. Today, bariatric surgery is performed laparoscopically or Robotic without making the traditional large cuts. Laparoscopic / Robotic surgery can make recovery faster and shorter. Depending on your procedure, you may need to stay a few days in the hospital.
What are the risks factors of Bariatric Surgery?
As with any major procedure, bariatric surgery poses potential health risks, both in the short term and the long term such as: Excessive bleeding. Infection. Reactions to anesthesia. Blood clots. Lung or breathing problems. Leaks in your gastrointestinal system.
Who benefits from Bariatric surgery?
In general, bariatric surgery could be an option for you if: Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or more, called extreme obesity. Your BMI is 35 called obesity, and have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea. In some cases, you may qualify for certain types of weight-loss surgery if your BMI is 30 to 34 and you have serious weight-related health problems.
Why one need Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is done to help you lose extra weight and reduce your risk of possibly life-threatening weight-related health problems, including:
• Certain cancers, including breast, endometrial and prostate cancer.
• Heart disease and stroke.
• Type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure.
• High cholesterol levels.
• Non Alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
• Sleep apnea.