Obesity Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery and other weight loss surgery (commonly known as obesity surgery) modify the digestive system to lose weight. Obesity surgery is performed when diet or exercise is unsuccessful, or when there are serious weight-related health problems. Some steps limit the amount you can eat. Other procedures work by reducing the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Some steps do both. Although
obesity surgery has many benefits, any form of weight loss is a major surgery that can pose serious risks and side effects. You also need to keep your diet healthy and exercise regularly to ensure the long-term success of obesity surgery.
Who is it for
In general, obesity surgery may be an option if:
If the body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extremely obese). Your BMI is between 35 and 39.9 (obesity) and you have serious weight-related health problems such as B. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea. In some cases, if you have a BMI of 30-34 and you have serious weight-related health problems, you are eligible for certain types of weight loss surgery. Obesity surgery is not suitable for all people who are severely overweight. You may need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for weight loss surgery. It may go through a large screening process to see if it qualifies. You also need to be willing to make permanent changes to lead a healthier lifestyle.
