Vanshika
Bariatric Dietician & Content Writer
Most Common Fears About Bariatric Surgery
Surgery of any kind is a big decision and might be scary for many. No matter how painful, discomforting and complex it seems, one should remember that the complications and consequences of delaying or ignoring it would be much more uncomfortable and bitter.
Talking About Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery also called bariatric surgery is basically a surgical procedure that alters the digestive system and helps promote weight loss. There are several types of bariatric surgery that work either by reducing the size of the stomach or by rerouting the intestines.
This procedure is done laparoscopically, wherein the surgeon makes four to five small incisions. Thus through laparoscopic surgery large open wounds and incisions can be avoided. This in turn significantly decreases blood loss, pain, discomfort and scarring. Even the side effects caused by anesthesia can be reduced or avoided. The instruments used in laparoscopy also cause less trauma to the tissue.
Hence this is the safest surgery & causes least or nearly no harm to your body altering the plain and inconvenience. Thus instead of fearing the surgery which will bring you the best version of yourself, enhance the quality of your life and provide lifetime security from chronic diseases and various other serious health problems, you must be fearing ‘obesity’ which is the actual villain of your story! People who are overweight or obese compared to those with healthy weight, are at increased risk of many serious diseases and health conditions, these include :
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Dyslipidemia
Coronary heart diseases
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Osteoarthritis ( a breakdown of cartilage and bone with a joint )
Sleep apnea and breathing problems
Low quality of life
Mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety and other mental disorders
Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning
To all these critical health issues, bariatric surgery is the only rescuer which you should be keenly looking forward to instead of fearing it.
Below addressed are some most common fears about bariatric surgery-
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“The long recovery time”
If you are in a blue about bariatric surgery thinking that it takes a while to recover and get back to routine life like other surgeries; you are wrong! As this surgery is done laparoscopically all the discomfort is eliminated. People usually start walking on their feet within 5 to 6 hours of surgery and start running within a week post surgery. People get back to their routine life the next day of surgery, however, one needs to follow the dietary guidelines and health instructions given to you promptly along with your daily chores. Failing to do so may lead to you to pain and discomfort because of your own irresponsibleness
“Work life will be affected”
Another reason you might fear weight loss surgery is because your work would get halted when you need a recovery break. Unlike emergency surgery, generally, bariatric surgery is an elective surgery, which gives you a space to manage your work before you go through the procedure. We assure you that this is an adjustment that you are making towards a better and more productive you. Following the expert advice, consuming the prescribed appropriate diet and proper workout post the surgery are some ways you can catalyze your recovery.
“Surgery is expensive”
Bariatric surgery aims at major weight loss and is performed on patients who are obese or super morbidly obese and who have not been able to decrease their weight through other means. But there is one factor that nudges or alarms everyone and that question is “why is bariatric surgery so costly? Or what is the average cost of bariatric surgery? and how do we pay?” So let us clear one thing that bariatric surgery is not a costly procedure but a cost-effective procedure. A procedure that gives you a tremendous quality of life. Whenever the question of the cost of bariatric surgery crosses your mind just ask yourself whether the “cost of the bariatric surgery is high or the cost of handling or dealing with your obesity is high.”
Sometimes the word surgery wakes up fear in the mind and nervousness in the body. Being prepared, staying in touch with an expert and understanding the benefits of a bit of discomfort today for a better tomorrow will help you rationalize your fears and give you the confidence to make the change today.
Aastha Bariatrics is dedicated to the art of healing to sustain and improve the lives of individuals who are obese or overweight. This wellness center is committed to improving the health of the community by providing high quality, personalized health care with compassion, dignity and respect for patients with 25+ years of experience.
