Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You? Signs, Benefits & Myths

Obesity is not only about appearance, it is a medical condition that affects almost every aspect of health. Glaucoma, heart disease, cancer, depression are just a few of the risks that excess weight can increase without signifying. In the case of many individuals lifestyle, modifications, dietetic regimes and medications may not give sustainable outcomes. That is where bariatric surgery comes in as a life changing and powerful procedure.

The big question is - how do you know that it is the right choice for you? Read on and discover the signs, benefits, and myths about bariatric surgery and then choose accordingly.

Understanding Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is also known as weight- loss surgery, a group of procedures that helps an individual to lose weight by making changes in the digestive system. Popular types are:

• Gastric Bypass- Shrink the stomach size and reroute the food through part of your small bowel.
• Sleeve Gastrectomy - This is a surgery in which the bigger part of the stomach is removed resulting in a smaller stomach resembling a sleeve.
• Gastric Banding -Uses a band to limit entry of food into the stomach.
• Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) -The duodenal switch involves a reduction in stomach size and omission of most of the small bowel.

Not only do these procedures reduce the quantity you can consume but also affects hunger and satiety hormones which make the process of taking up healthy eating habits easier.

Signs You Probably are a Candidate

Not every weight problem is a basis for getting bariatric surgery. Medical guidelines tend to take into consideration:

BMI (Body Mass Index) Levels

• The moderate and severe obesity levels are characterized by the BMI increase to 40 and more (usually, it is severe obesity).
• Being a BMI 35-39.9 with obesity related conditions like diabetes, hypertension,or sleep apnea also qualifies an individual.

Inoperable Non-Surgical Failures

Surgery may become the solution in case some measures (extreme diets, exercises, or drugs) have not helped us before.

Health Complications

Cases of fatty liver disease, obesity-related infertility, and joint issues resulting in the severity of the condition are some of the conditions that suggest surgery as a possible solution.

Psychological Readiness

This is because bariatric surgery is a lifelong commitment to the changes that are brought hence the candidates must be prepared psychologically towards such a journey.

Benefits that go beyond Weight Loss

Although the most obvious benefit associated with bariatric surgery is weight loss, the benefits are much more profound:

• Diabetes Management
  Some of the patients with type 2 diabetes have gone into remission or even major improvements after surgery, sometimes in days.
• Heart Health
  There is decreased risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure after losing weight and lowering cholesterol.
• Sleep & Breathing
  Diseases such as obstructive sleep apnea get positively affected and one is likely to sleep better, thus feel more energized.
• Fertility & Hormonal balance
  Women with infertility caused by obesity or PCOS tend to experience relief from those conditions.
• Mobility & Joint Health
  Loss of weight implies less pressure on joints, and it is easier to move and experience less pain.
• Mental Well-Being
  Enhancements in self-esteem, lower rates of depression and immediate improvements in the quality of life are a common recitation.

Typical Myths Regarding Bariatric Surgery

In spite of effectively having achieved its targets, bariatric surgery is usually blanketed with inaccuracies. To put it clear:

• Myth: Surgery is the easy way out.
  Bariatric surgery is never a ticket out of hard work- it is a device. Nevertheless, the patients are expected to make dietary changes, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to have a long-lasting effect.
• Myth: You will never eat normally again.
  Portion size will be smaller but patients will be able to eat a balanced diet. Eventually, it brings the person to eat a large variety of foods again- only in a healthier portion.
• Myth: It is too hazardous.
  Recent breakthroughs in technology and less invasive surgery have made the bariatric procedure much safer, with not many rates of complications as is the case with simple operations like removal of gallbladder.
• Myth: Shedding of weight will become immediate and permanent.
  The truth is that results demand time and it is important to keep these results going by maintaining a good lifestyle. Surgery is the initial kick-start into the process but the lasting results are in the hand of the patient.
• Myth: All who are overweight can undergo surgery.
  Surgery is only recommended in cases that fit predetermined medical criteria- it is not a means to cosmetic weight loss.

Life After - Bariatric Surgery

It is an important thing to know what comes after surgery. Patients report to experience:

• There is fast weight loss during the initial 12-18 months.
• Monitoring of nutrition to avoid vitamins and minerals deficiency.
• Dietetic changes, beginning with soft, then with solids, started over several weeks.
• Periodical check-ups to monitor the progress and correspondence to the difficulties.
• Clinical management to help move past emotional and behavioral changes towards food.

Patients who accept such changes have also testified to an increased sense of energy, increased health, and the likelihood of engaging in activities they did not earlier.

Is It Suitable to You?

Decisions regarding the option of undergoing bariatric surgery are highly personal, and should require the consultation of medical expertise. When obesity starts to become a hindrance to your daily life, affecting your health, and making it an impossible task to reach long-term wellness despite your best intentions, surgery can be the life-altering move you have been waiting to take.

It is not only about losing weight, but getting in touch with your health and regaining control of your future.

 

Why Choose Sehgal Neo Hospital for Bariatric Surgery?

Sehgal Neo Hospital is a reputable set up where bariatric surgery is undertaken by the best of surgeons backed by modern infrastructure and a multidisciplinary team. NABH accreditation and decades of trust put safety, precision, and compassionate care at every step, including the pre-surgery evaluation and transition to post-surgery support. Each patient has individual needs which may be related to counseling, nutrition advice, or minimally invasive surgery procedures; all these facilities are provided at Sehgal Neo Hospital.

Get the First Step towards a Healthier Tomorrow

Don’t allow the misconceptions or fear to stop you in case you have been facing problems with obesity and its complications in health. Bariatric surgery just might be the answer you have been trying to find.

The process of rediscovering and becoming healthier and more confident you have started with one small step. Contact us today to learn whether bariatric surgery is appropriate to your life.

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