Complications of Bariatric Surgery - Aastha Bariatrics

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Weight loss surgery or fat removal surgery is collectively known as Bariatric surgery. It alters the digestive system and is one of the most effective on-going treatment for Obesity and its associated metabolic complications. Bariatric surgery can only be done when diet and exercise have failed and the person is at high risk of other life-threatening diseases like Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, Sleep apnea, Hypertension, Infertility etc.

When considering Bariatric surgery or any other surgery, it is normal to have concerns about how safe the procedure is. Bariatric surgery is among the safest and most efficient surgical procedures.

How safe is Bariatric surgery?

It is the most reliable surgery for extremely obese people. The insurance regulatory development authority of India issue d guidelines stating the acceptance of obesity and Bariatric surgery. It is now considered as the safe scientific medical solution to treat obesity.

Bariatric a long term solution-

Bariatric surgery is effective for short-term as well as for long-term success. After Bariatric surgery the patient is guided and counseled about how to manage their lifestyle and eating patterns. There are no major complications if the patients follow the guidelines properly.

Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric surgery-

Patients with diabetes were able to reduce medications and stop taking insulin gradually, and have turned into non-diabetic.
Patients having comorbidities have witnessed tremendous improvement in their health.
High blood pressure and diabetes are 2 main causes of kidney diseases. Loss of albumin in the urine due to renal malfunction is also corrected post Bariatric surgery.
Creatinine stays stable after Bariatric surgery.
This surgery is not gender baised. Males and females have equal post surgery benefits.
Obesity is the mother of other health issues like menstrual abnormalities, infertility, PCOS etc. Weight loss surgery removes the excess fat present in the body, due to which other health issues are also resolved.
Bariatric surgery also helps in improving hypertension.
Fertility issues have been resolved in almost all the couples post Bariatric surgery.

What are the risks of Bariatric/Weight loss surgery-

Bariatric surgery does not have any major risk if right guidelines and prescriptions are given by the healthcare team. It also depends on how well the patients follow the same.

There might be some minor symtoms like nausea and dizziness, which can be easily managed by the team of doctors and nutritionists.

Bariatric surgery has been a boon to people who are obese and are suffering in silence.

It is better to kill the disease by going ahead with such safe and reliable procedure. Following the new lifestyle with right care will help one to improve the quality of life.

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