When it comes to obesity, many people think of aesthetics. However, the Severe obesity is a chronic and progressive disease. which affects the metabolism, heart, respiratory system and overall quality of life. For many patients, bariatric surgery is not an aesthetic option, but a therapeutic one..
What is obesity surgery?
Bariatric surgery includes procedures that reduce stomach capacity or modify intestinal transit to facilitate sustained weight loss. Among the most commonly used are:
- Gastric sleeve (vertical gastrectomy): the size of the stomach is reduced by 70-80%.
- Gastric bypassa small gastric reservoir is created and part of the intestine is bypassed.
- Metabolic surgeryindicated for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes that is difficult to control.
Benefits that go beyond weight
- Control or referral of type 2 diabetes
- Decrease in high blood pressure and cholesterol
- Reduction of sleep apnoea
- Improving the fertility and hormonal health
- Lower cardiovascular risk and longer life expectancy
Who can have the operation?
The ideal candidate usually has a BMI greater than 35 with associated diseasesor over 40 without them. The decision should be individualised, based on clinical criteria, and agreed between the patient and the medical team.
Have you been struggling with weight for years without results?
Make an appointment on 952 14 11 33 and find out if bariatric surgery can help you regain your health.