Bariatric
Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeries have become a very popular thing for people who are dealing with obesity and weight gain issues. People who have opted for such surgeries have seen significant results especially after making certain changes to their diet and lifestyle. The surgeon does provide all the information the patient needs about how to maintain his/her weight post the surgery.
Gastric Bypass
The main idea of this surgery is to ensure that the patient eats small portions of food at regular intervals.
Apart from that it also helps to reduce the stomach size and maintain the overall weight.
Gastric sleeve
In this form of weight loss, a special diet is also given to the patient. It helps to ensure that the body gets all the necessary nutrition it needs without overeating.
In addition, it helps to ensure that the weight loss is permanent and is also beneficial for the overall health of a person.
Lap Band
Lap Band aka LAGB or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, helps to reduce the weight by decreasing the food intake. In this surgical procedure a lap-band of band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach. People whose BMI or Body Mass Index of 40 and above are ideal candidates for lap band surgery. It is also helps to treat conditions due to obesity like sleep apnea, diabetes, osteoarthritis, GERD, hypertension, etc.