Bariatric Surgery stands as a proven solution to combat obesity and its associated health challenges. Through techniques such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, the stomach and digestive system are modified, paving the way for significant weight loss.
If you find yourself struggling to lose weight despite adhering to a healthy lifestyle, Bariatric Surgery may offer the solution you seek. Additionally, we provide less invasive options like Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Botox procedures.
Our team of specialists is dedicated to guiding you every step of the way on your journey towards achieving your weight loss objectives. Reach out to us today to arrange a consultation
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a minimally invasive procedure tailored to aid patients grappling with obesity in achieving significant weight loss.
Distinguished from other weight loss surgeries, this procedure involves the removal of a portion of the stomach, resulting in a smaller, banana-shaped stomach that accommodates less food, consequently curbing appetite and reducing calorie intake.
Following a successful surgery, patients can anticipate shedding up to 60% of excess body weight within the initial year, alongside experiencing improvements in obesity-related health concerns such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
At Trusfly, we offer a comprehensive array of bariatric surgery options, including gastric sleeve, aimed at assisting our patients in realizing their weight loss aspirations and enhancing their overall quality of life. Reach out to us today to schedule a consultation with our seasoned team of professionals.
Strict guidelines for obesity surgery have been set out by obesity surgical societies. This is to ensure the safety of any bariatric procedure.
Comorbidities include:
Patients must also have:
Obesity surgical societies have established strict guidelines for bariatric procedures to ensure safety. Patients may qualify for surgery if their BMI is above 40 kg/m2, or above 35 with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
Patients must also be between 18 and 70 years old, have an acceptable level of operative risk, understand the procedure and associated risks, have no drug or alcohol problems, and be willing to make lifestyle changes and attend follow-up consultations. BMI can be calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared, with a healthy range falling between 18.5 and 24.9.
You can calculate Body Mass Calculation using your height and weight.
The formula is BMI = kg/m2 where kg is a person’s weight in kilograms and m2 is their height in metres squared.
A BMI of 25.0 or more is overweight, while the healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9
Example:
Weight 140 kgs
Height 1.70 metres
Square metre of height (1.70 x 1.70) 2.89
BMI = 48
Success rates vary, but on average, patients may lose 50-70% of their excess weight. For example, a person with a BMI of 42 and an excess weight of 51kg may expect to lose approximately 50% of that weight with a gastric band, or approximately 70% with a sleeve or bypass.
All surgeries come with risks, and bariatric procedures are no exception. Patients should discuss possible complications with their surgeon and follow pre- and post-operative instructions carefully to minimize risks.
Risks may include dumping syndrome, gallstones, hernias, internal bleeding or bleeding from the surgical wound, leakage, perforation of the stomach or intestines, organ injury, ulceration, stricture, and nutritional deficiencies.
Before surgery, patients should follow their doctor’s pre-operative instructions carefully. These may include adhering to the Atkins diet for two weeks to reduce liver fat, consuming clear fluids regularly 48 hours prior to surgery, taking prescribed laxatives to cleanse the colon, and stopping all non-essential medications, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements, for at least 7 days before surgery.
Studies show that the best long-term results are achieved when patients commit to eating healthy foods, taking nutritional supplements, and having routine blood work for monitoring purposes.
After surgery, patients must commit to making the emotional and physical changes necessary for successful weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. This may involve reducing fat and carbohydrate intake, increasing protein consumption, and eliminating grazing, snacking, and processed carbohydrates.
Patients should also drink plenty of water, eat smaller meals over a longer period of time, and avoid drinking water or fluids with solid food.
Patients can typically expect the greatest weight loss to occur within the first six months, with weight loss continuing for a total of 12-18 months.
Plateaus in weight loss may occur for up to a month, signalling a need to re-examine eating and exercise habits. Weight regain may occur if calorie intake increases, exercise decreases, or old habits return.
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