Is the weight loss surgery safe?
Obesity is spreading intensely throughout the world. It is due to unhealthy diet, genetic defects and lack of or reduced physical activity. Obesity leads to diseases like heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, hypertension, as well as a lot of psychological issues. There are many ways to lose weight rapidly but weight loss surgery is the latest trend among teens.
Weight loss surgery also known as bariatric surgery or gastro intestinal surgery, which will alter the digestive process to achieve rapid weight loss. The operations can be divided into three types namely restrictive, malabsorptive, and combined restrictive/malabsorptive.
Restrictive surgery
This kind of surgery will reduce the stomach volume to limit the intake of food. Less food means a reduced calorie intake which will lead to quick weight loss.
Malabsortive surgery
Malabsortive surgeries will shorten the length of the digestive track to reduce the amount of food that the body can absorb. Remember, this surgery results in the absorption of fewer calories and nutrients in the body which leads to vitamin/mineral deficiencies. So it is not suggested by most doctors for their patients. There are four procedures which fall into this category namely Roux-en-Y, Biliopancreatic Diversion, Fobi Pouch and Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch.
Combined restrictive/malabsorptive surgery
Combined surgeries use stomach restriction and a partial bypass of the small intestine as well.
Is the weight loss surgery safe?
Yes, it is safe only when the operation is done by a skilled surgeon. ” Severely obese women are at an incredibly high risk for multiple cancers, primarily breast and (uterus) cancer but also colorectal and other gynecologic cancers,” Dr. Susan C. Modesitt from the University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville said.
Nothing in life is free from risks; however there are more advantages to bariatric surgery like improved blood sugar control or even reversal of type 2 diabetes, some risks may arise after surgery. Possible risks include development of blood clots in the deep veins of the legs or in the pulmonary artery of the lungs, reoperate surgeries, bleeding, etc.
In a nut shell, Bariatric weight loss surgery is the next step for people where nonsurgical approaches like exercise, dieting etc have failed. It is safe if you consult a professional doctor and follow their advice after surgery.