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Bariatric Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery - Bariatric Surgery
For people who are morbidly obese and at a higher risk of developing life-threatening medical conditions, bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity. With the help of the best bariatric surgeons in India, you can lose weight and improve your health.
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Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery: what is it?
Bariatric surgery is a helpful treatment for reducing excess body weight. While some individuals opt to undergo the procedure voluntarily, others may receive a recommendation from their surgeon. This is typically due to potential health issues caused by obesity.
If you are classified as morbidly obese, your healthcare provider may recommend either losing weight or considering bariatric surgery to address any related health concerns. Keeping one's weight in check is crucial for overall well-being, but losing it without assistance can be challenging for many people. Therefore, bariatric surgery is often advised as an effective means of achieving a healthier weight.
How does Weight Loss Treatment work?
Diagnosis Several health care professionals will need to meet with you before the surgery, including an internist, a dietician, a psychiatrist, and a bariatric surgeon.
In addition to taking a physical exam and ordering blood tests, the internist will ask about your medical history.
To make significant changes in your diet before and after surgery, a dietician will gather the information about your eating habits and compile a detailed guide.
To determine if you can cope with the challenges associated with weight-loss surgery, a psychiatrist or psychologist will assess your mental health.
To reduce the risks of the surgery, the bariatric surgeon will suggest you lose weight through diet and exercise.
The test
Tests include complete blood tests to determine blood sugar levels, white blood cell counts, and much more.
Abdominal ultrasound to ensure the liver, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, and kidneys are healthy and do not have any issues, such as stones. In order to determine the best path to carry out the procedure, a computerized tomography (CT) scan is performed.
An electrocardiogram (EKG) analyzes the heart condition.
The procedure
Nurses will place a urinary catheter and IV line before taking you to the operation theater (OT). You will also have equipment in the OT to monitor your temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels.
Your body will be covered by a surgical drape in the OT. Only the abdomen will be exposed, and your skin will be cleaned properly with a chemical solution.
Following are the steps involved in the surgery:
Incisions will be made in the skin tissues. In order to access the stomach and intestines during an open laparotomy, a large incision will be made across the stomach. Based on the type of bariatric surgery, the size and location of the incision will vary.
When performing a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, the surgeon makes four to six small incisions in the abdomen, approximately 1-2 inches long. Incisions are also made into the mesothelium (the layer of tissues surrounding the abdominal organs).
Depending on the type of surgery, the next steps are likely to include the following:
Inflating a balloon inside the stomach.
Sutures are used to close a major part of the stomach.
Wrapping a band around the stomach.
A major part of the stomach and intestine is closed by surgically repositioning the small intestine.
The incisions will be closed and bandaged after the stomach and small intestine are positioned as required. A temporary drain will also be placed inside the stomach, extending to the exterior.
The anesthesia will be stopped and the breathing tube will be removed. The anesthesia team will ensure that you are breathing fine afterward before taking you to the recovery room.
What is the best way to prepare for bariatric surgery?
What is the best way to prepare for bariatric surgery?
Risk & Complications
During surgery
The following complications can occur during surgery:
Breathing problems
Infection
Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Blood clots
Excessive bleeding
Leakage in the gastrointestinal tract
An experienced surgeon can identify and mitigate most of these risks.
Immediately following surgery
There is a possibility of malnutrition, dumping syndrome, and adrenal failure following the procedure. These complications usually resolve on their own with time.
Due to the disruption of normal enzyme production and release, GERD, gallstones, and pancreatitis can also occur after bariatric surgery.
A bowel obstruction occurs when the intestine becomes stuck in the opening created during surgery. It can develop weeks or months later and cause serious problems with bowel movements.
There is a possibility of bleeding or perforating the stomach or intestines, which can lead to life-threatening complications.
As malnutrition and unhealthy weight loss are very common after bariatric surgery, nutrient supplementation is recommended to prevent this complication.
Bariatric Surgery Recovery & Results
Getting back to normal after bariatric surgery is a long process, both physically and mentally. The patient has to take care of numerous things to recover fast. Furthermore, the patient will have to adjust to a new lifestyle after the procedure since there will be major life changes after the procedure. As a result, patients typically recover from weight-loss surgery in 2 to 3 months.
For the patient to ensure that everything is okay, they will need to take multiple follow-ups throughout the recovery process. After the first month, the drain and stitches will be removed, the wound will be inspected for signs of infection, and the dressing will be changed if everything is fine.
You will need to work with your medical team to make the necessary adjustments in your life to recover properly.
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