The extremely obese, who find it very difficult to lose weight through various weight loss programs turn to bariatric obesity surgery to lose weight.
These weight loss surgery options are performed in three ways, which are mentioned below.
In case of the first option, it is the most common form of bariatric surgery and is called gastric bypass surgery.
Doctors create a small pouch near the stomach using stapling, which is connected to the small intestine.
This reduces the size of the stomach so that the patient does not gain weight as easily as before.
To help the body properly redirect nutrients and other materials, the upper area of the intestine is reattached to a new configuration.
The second type of bariatric obesity surgery is mostly a malabsorptive process where the stomach size is not only reduced, but a part of the small intestine is also connected to a part of the stomach.
This done, some parts of the intestine is bypassed wherein the body does not absorb some nutrients.
Though this is a common surgery, those who undergo this process have to take lots of dietary supplements to avoid medical problems due to malnutrition.
The third form of bariatric obesity surgery is vertical banded gastroplasty where a part of the patient's stomach is permanently stapled to give a smaller stomach.
Though this surgery is similar to the gastric bypass, the difference here is that there is no connection with the intestine.
Usually adjustable lap brands are used at the stomach top to control the surgery intensity.
However there is always the fear about some band slippage occurring here.
So if your doctor suggests bariatric obesity surgery to help you lose weight and improve your overall health, you have to decide between these three surgery options.
Compare the pros and cons of these surgery options and with your doctor's help, choose the right surgery option for yourself.