Childhood Obesity Causes And Management: Everything You Need To Know
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Being the best hospital for weight loss surgery in Bangalore, we prioritize patient safety and satisfaction. The Department of Bariatric Surgery at Manipal Hospitals provides end-to-end treatment and facilities for patients affected by conditions that require weight loss surgery. With expertise in bariatric operations, fat loss surgery, abdominal fat removal, stomach sleeve operation, and weight loss surgery in Bangalore, our skilled bariatric surgeons ensure comprehensive care and successful outcomes.
The team of bariatric surgeons at Manipal Hospitals works with specialists from multiple disciplines to give patients comprehensive care. The surgical team is equipped with the latest real-time imaging technology and advanced surgical equipment, giving them the capacity to perform all bariatric procedures effectively. Our bariatric surgeons specialize in weight loss surgery, fat loss surgery, abdominal fat removal, stomach sleeve operation, and other bariatric operations. We prioritize minimally invasive techniques, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients undergoing weight loss surgery in Bangalore. With a team of experienced bariatric surgeons, we are committed to helping patients achieve their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.
Bariatric surgery is an effort to surgically modify the digestive system with an intention to achieve weight loss or reduce weight gain. The surgery is only advised in cases where the dangers of excessive weight and weight gain significantly threaten the health of the patient.
Some of the Interventional Treatments
Gastric Bypass:
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS):
Sleeve Gastrectomy:
Adjustable Gastric Band:
Each of these interventional treatments has its own benefits, risks, and considerations, and the choice of procedure depends on factors such as the patient's overall health, weight loss goals, and medical history. It's essential for individuals considering bariatric surgery to undergo a thorough evaluation and consultation with a qualified bariatric surgeon to determine the most suitable treatment option for you
A few treatments available for bariatrics are:
Gastric bypass:
Obese individuals are at far greater risk of dying from obesity-related diseases, including coronary artery disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. A healthy weight for most people is defined as a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9.
Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss technique for individuals who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise. It helps people lose excess weight and reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening problems due to obesity.
A gastric bypass is a procedure that helps patients who are obese or overweight. It helps lose excess weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine process food. Your stomach will be smaller after surgery. Less food will make you feel satisfied. Some of the sections of your stomach and small intestine that absorb meals won't receive food any longer.
Bariatric surgery, like other weight-loss procedures, is major surgery. It can pose some serious risks and side effects.
A person with excessive obesity (BMI>40) and persons whose BMI is 35 to 39.9 and suffering from weight-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are eligible to undergo bariatric surgery.
Some common risks associated with bariatric surgery are:
(i) Infection
(ii) Excessive bleeding
(iii) Blood clots
(iv) Lung or breathing problems
(v) Gastrointestinal leaks
The recovery time of bariatric surgery is low compared to other major surgeries. Patients can leave the hospital post-surgery after 1 to 3 days and can resume their work after 4-6 weeks.
Bariatric surgery patients have to make some lifestyle changes to lead a normal life after undergoing bariatric surgery. Some common changes that they need to do are:
(i) Drink a lot of water every day
(ii) Avoid eating street foods and restaurant foods, rather than go for home-made well-cooked foods
(iii) Avoid sitting in one place for very long; take stairs instead of elevators, walk instead of driving, etc.
(iv) Avoid high-sugar and high-salt foods; reduce the intake of snacks, and eat more whole foods.
(v) Do regular exercises including jogging, walking, swimming, and weight training.
Bariatric surgery can be painful for some patients. Patients frequently feel the most pain and discomfort between days 3-6 post-surgery. Additionally, some individuals report neck and shoulder pain as a result of the body reabsorbing the anaesthetic administered during surgery. Pain during bariatric surgery can be curbed with the help of IVs, drugs and other prescriptions. Generally, the pain goes away completely after 2-3 weeks.
After gastric sleeve surgery, sleeping on your back or side is recommended. You'll be able to avoid painful pressure in the lungs and stomach by doing this.
Bariatric surgery is a highly effective and permanent weight-loss procedure.
