We enjoy looking forward to have fun in the
parties but what if those extra chunks on your body steal your joy? Those
flattering attires do not fit anymore, cheeks become flabby, those extra pounds
on abs and the furniture making noise while sitting. Err! Nightmare, isn’t it?
Nobody likes to be called overweight or
obese. Despite of regular exercises and dieting there is no change in weight,
often there is a weight gain. The other
facet of being bulky is inviting critical medical conditions like heart
diseases, joint pains, polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD), diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol and kidney failure. Wait! Depression and anxiety
too.
When medications do not support losing
weight, surgery is the most preferred one! The permanent solution for a
complete and controlled weight loss is “weight loss surgery”. Sounds strange?
Yes, but it is not something called ‘liposuction’. Rather, it’s a complete
‘tummy’ makeover from inside (stomach) where surgeon will cut open your
stomach, decrease the size of food pouch and re-route the food flow. Minimal
storage of food absolutely decreases the calorie absorption, thus sculpting the
body again.
The best location for this surgery is none
other than India. Plenty of skilled surgeons having years of experience and
premium healthcare services make India a proud destination of “Bariatric
Surgery”. There are many weight loss centres in India providing obesity
treatment along with the recuperation services. Certainly now that’s some great
sightseeing complemented with rejuvenating spas or Ayurvedic massages in an
exotic place.
How weight loss surgery works?
Weight loss surgery completely changes the
process of digestive system. It is performed on those who have BMI 30 or more.
This surgical procedure alters your body’s energy balance by restricting the
quantity of food in stomach. The absorption of the calories is decreased and
ultimately hunger is curbed. Fewer calories consumption results to lean body
frame. It is not abrupt change but a gradual one. Before undergoing weight loss surgery in India it is necessary to discuss with a bariatric surgeon to identify which
treatment is suitable for your body type.
Different types of weight-loss surgery
There are many
options available but an expert bariatric surgeon decides which one is best for
you. The various types are:
1. Laparoscopic
adjustable gastric band surgery: Surgeon will place band around the upper
portion of the stomach organ.
2. Gastric bypass
surgery: In this, stomach sack is
divided into two parts and small intestines are rearranged to connect both
sacks.
3. Mini gastric bypass
surgery: (RNY) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery as it is called is very
simplified form of surgery. The time required for the surgery is quite less and
complications are almost nil.
4. Biliopancreatic
diversion surgery: The size of the
stomach is reduced through stapling procedure with this minimal invasive
surgery.
5. Sleeve gastrectomy
/ gastric sleeve surgery: Need an expert for this because this surgery itself
is complex. It involves removing and reducing stomach size to give it a shape
of banana. Too small, isn’t it?
6. Endoscopic
intragastric balloon surgery: Anybody with BMI 30-70 can perform this procedure
but it lasts for 6 months only. Surgeon places an empty balloon through an
endoscopic camera. With this procedure patient feels satiated, ultimately
reducing his/her hunger pangs and obviously weigh.
7. Gastric reduction
duodenal switch surgery: You lose 85-90% of the body weight. 70 % of the
stomach portion along with hunger hormone called ‘ghrelin’ is removed.
Revision gastric
bypass surgery: it is for those who already have undergone weight loss or
bariatric surgery or had any complications with prior surgery.
8. Gastric imbrication
or plication surgery: With the help of EndoFLIP, surgeon anticipates the
diameter of new stomach pouch. Later he folds, stitches and shrinks the stomach
to hold less food. Automatically too many calories are cut down.
Are you candidate for weight-loss surgery?
Weight loss surgery
is not for everyone but for those who did not lose weight despite following
regular exercises, dieting or any physical activity. Even BMI or body mass
index plays a major role. A person with a BMI 18.5 to 24.9 is considered
healthy but beyond that it’s overweight. Morbidly obese or BMI 30-40 are the
right candidates for this surgery, but only after a thorough counselling with a
bariatric surgeon.
Here are some:
Gastric Lap-Band Surgery: BMI should be 30 and above.
Gastric Bypass: BMI should be 30 and above.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: BMI at least 33,
Controlled Type 2 Diabetes by almost 45-60%
Biliopancreatic diversion surgery: BMI is 38
& above
Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon Surgery: BMI
should be 30 and above.
Before weight loss-surgery
It is sure after
the surgery, candidate tends to lose lot of weight but pros and cons should be
properly discussed. Candidate should see an extremely adept bariatric surgeon
who can answer all the queries related to health, most important is a
motivational factor. After and before surgery program should be devised in
prior. Health care experts will instruct you on certain medical tests, exams
and also restrict your diet intake before the surgery. Any act of tobacco
intake is put to halt.
After weight loss-surgery
Certain surgeries
are done in traditional way and some laparoscopic. Candidate gets discharged in
a day in laparoscopic whereas in traditional method, stay can be for 7-10 days.
A week meal plan is given in which doctor tells you to follow liquid or soft
food diet initially. Later, once stitches are healed one can start intake of
normal food. Recurrent medical check-ups are necessary to monitor the work flow
of new digestive system. Some may experience mood swings, body aches,
exhaustion, body is somewhat warm but not fever, dry skin and hair thinning.
These are common ones.
Benefits of weight loss-surgery
Losing weight
totally depends on how you follow post-surgery plan. With regular exercise
plan, low oil diet and altering lifestyle can definitely make you lose half or
even more within 1-2 years. It may improve the conditions like type 2 diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure and gastro oesophageal reflux disease.
What are risks involved in Weight-Loss Surgery?
Potential health risk involved can be an
infection, excessive bleeding or blood clots, breathing problems, leakage in
new system and in rare cases ‘death’. Some may even experience diarrhoea,
nausea or vomiting, malnutrition, stomach perforation, hypoglycaemia, bowel
obstruction and ulcers. If you experience any of these then please get back to
the doctor to seek out medical aid immediately.
Travcure Medical Tourism
If you are medical tourist from abroad then
Travcure is a one stop destination for all your medical needs. In India, we
have ample of weight loss centres and clinics which offer an optimal and cost
effective solution for your weight loss needs. We are tied up with more than
1000 state-of-the-art hospitals and skilled doctors. We also facilitate phone
and video conversations with our expert surgeons. We work round the clock to
answer all your queries related to your medical travel.
For more details Contact:
Travcure Medical Tourism Consultants
Email: info@travcure.com
Call us for appointment:- +918600044116
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