What Is Weight-Loss Surgery?

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Understanding Weight-loss Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

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In this video, we'll discuss these items and provide answers to these questions:

What are the types of slimming surgeries?
What are the types of weight loss surgeries?
What are the complications of weight loss surgery?
What are the types of gastric surgery for weight loss?
Is gastric sleeve surgery dangerous?
What is forbidden to eat after weight loss surgery?
Will obesity return after weight loss surgery?
Is It Possible To Be Obese Again After Slimming Surgery?
What is the difference between gastric slimming and intestinal surgery?
What is gastric bypass surgery?
What are Restriction surgeries?
What are the different Types of Weight Loss Surgery?

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please do your own research and consult with experts before making any decisions.

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Now we’re gonna go over some conditions you must have to be a candidate for a weightless surgery:

1. Your body mass index (BMI) must be 40 or higher, called extreme obesity.

2. If your BMI falls between 35 and 39.9, indicating obesity, and you have significant weight-related health issues like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or severe sleep apnea, you may be eligible for specific types of weight-loss surgery. In certain situations, even if your BMI is between 30 and 34, accompanied by serious weight-related health problems, you might qualify for such surgeries.
I’m gonna go over each type of Bariatric surgery and explain the procedure plus pros and cons:

1. Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass surgery is the oldest among the three procedures, with a history of over 20 years. During this surgery, a surgeon cuts across the top of the stomach to form a small pouch about the size of a walnut. This pouch is then connected to the small intestine, redirecting food to bypass the stomach and enter the small intestine directly.

2. Gastric Banding

Gastric banding has been available for over a decade. This procedure involves a surgeon placing a flexible silicone band around the upper portion of the stomach. Among the three surgeries, gastric banding stands out as the only adjustable option; the band's tightness can be modified during an office visit, affecting how much food the stomach can have.

3. Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG)

The sleeve gastrectomy, which got FDA approval less than four years ago, is a surgery where the surgeon removes a big part of your stomach, leaving behind a smaller "sleeve" shape. This makes your stomach hold less food, helping you eat smaller portions. It doesn't affect how your body absorbs nutrients like some other surgeries do.

What are the pros and cons?

1. Pros of gastric surgery

Pro#1: You Live Longer

According to study, individuals who underwent bariatric surgery tended to live longer compared to those of similar age, sex, and BMI who did not have the surgery.

Pro#2: Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk Drops

Weight loss surgery notably lowers the risk of coronary artery disease. Participants in a study also experienced a significant decrease in their chances of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke.

Pro#3: You Enjoy a Better Quality of Life

Weight loss surgery not only boosts mobility for enjoying daily life but also enhances self-esteem, work and social interactions, and sexuality. Concurrently, it can alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety.

2. Cons of gastric surgery

Long term cons goes as follows:

Dumping syndrome, a condition that can lead to symptoms like nausea and dizziness
Low blood sugar
Malnutrition
Vomiting
Ulcers
Bowel obstruction
Hernias

Here are some tips post-op:

1. Choose foods wisely: Skip rice, bread, hard raw veggies, fresh fruits, and tough meats like pork or steak. Ground meats might be easier on your stomach. After weight loss surgery, your stomach may be sensitive or have a reduced capacity. Avoiding foods that are difficult to digest or chew can prevent discomfort and aid in the healing process.

2. Eat small, balanced meals: Opt for well-rounded meals with small portions. Initially, you may only manage one to two tablespoons of food per meal.

3. Avoid certain items: Steer clear of drinking straws, carbonated drinks, gum, and ice. These can introduce extra air into your stomach pouch, causing discomfort.

4. Watch your sugar intake: Stay away from sugar, sugary foods, beverages, and fruit juices.

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