Obesity can often cause several life-threatening diseases in people. People who suffer from severe obesity with a BMI of over 40 and life-threatening conditions may need to go through certain medical procedures to reduce the risk factor of their diseases.

Bariatric Surgery is one such procedure that is used for patients who suffer from severe obesity along with many metabolic disorders. A combination of these two could be life-threatening. Hence, gastric bypass along with other weight-loss surgeries (collectively called bariatric surgery) is often recommended to these patients. However, it is important to keep in mind that bariatric surgery is not a cosmetic procedure. Contrary to this, it is a life-saving procedure only recommended to patients who are in dire need of it. This includes those who haven’t been able to improve their condition using diet changes and exercise. Moreover, the surgery consists of major procedures which may pose the danger of side effects and risk factors like any major surgery.

Who requires the surgery?

The surgery aims at reducing the weight of severely obese patients with a BMI of 40 or above who are at risk of life-threatening conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, heart diseases, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, NAFLD (Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) or NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis).

People with a BMI of 35-40 may also be prescribed this surgery if they have severe weight-related issues. However, it must be kept in mind that the surgery requires patients to meet certain guidelines, and not everyone who is obese can opt for Bariatric surgery. Even after the procedure, patients are required to make major lifestyle changes and do regular follow-ups to monitor their health condition.

Types of Bariatric Surgery

• Gastric Bypass

This is one of the most commonly prescribed forms of Bariatric surgery. The way this surgery works for reducing the weight of the patients is by creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. The food swallowed by the person then goes into the small pouch from where it is directed to the small intestine. This way only a limited amount of food enters their body.

• Weight Loss Surgery

This is another type of Bariatric surgery where the goal is to limit the food intake of the patient. This is done by preventing the stomach from extending to its full size. During this surgery, the surgeon may use the following technique:

• Sleeve gastrectomy

It removes a large portion of your stomach, leaving behind a narrow “sleeve.” Reducing your stomach helps restrict calories and reduce hunger signals.

Bariatric treatments offered by WeCare Hospital

WeCare Hospital offers specialized doctors and treatments using minimally invasive procedures. These include the following:

• Weight Loss Surgery: This type of surgery is done through the following three procedures:

Sleeve Gastrectomy: In this type of bariatric surgery, a major chunk of about 80% is removed from the stomach. Consequently, the stomach is reduced to almost 15% of its original capacity. In this type of weight loss procedure, the stomach ends up looking like a tube or a sleeve.

Gastric Bypass: This is the most common form of bariatric surgery. WeCare Hospital offers top-quality facilities and expert doctors who have years of experience performing this type of surgery.

How can WeCare Hospital help in Bariatric Surgery?

WeCare hospitals provide state-of-the-art facilities along with specialist doctors for bariatric and laparoscopic surgery. We focus on Minimal Access Surgeries that allow surgeons to perform complicated procedures using minimal incisions instead of more invasive open surgical procedures.  Almost 70% of surgeries performed at WeCare hospitals use the MAS procedure. Consequently, the patients feel less operative pain and undergo quicker recovery. WeCare hospitals also ensure that patients undergo extensive medical screening before they can opt for the surgery. Moreover, extensive care is provided during the follow-up of the procedure. Bariatric surgery requires good quality and extensive after-care to avoid any complications. We have experts who carefully do all the required follow-ups and checks on their patients.