Learn More About Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

By Walter Snyder


Being overweight or obese are conditions that make individuals uncomfortable, prone to chronic diseases, physically unfit and are associated with low self-esteem and self-confidence. People with such conditions may be limited to various activities. However, this can be reversed by use bariatric weight loss surgery. This surgery entails a variety of procedures that are performed on the patient suffering from overweight or obesity. The main activities and techniques undertaken by this method involve the reduction in the size of stomach and food reservoirs.

This method causes loss of body mass when food volume ingested is controlled through the reduction of stomach volume. Also, nutrient malabsorption is also stimulated by administration of various procedures as one way or reducing this abnormal mass gaining. These activities can also be done through hormonal manipulations where hormones responsible for causing digestion are deactivated. Most of the procedures and methods under this procedure are laparoscopic in nature.

This procedure relies on techniques such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, a gastric band which is adjustable and duodenal switch among other techniques. The effectiveness and success of any technique will rely on the patient compatibility with it as well as skills of the service provider. Biological aspects such as allergic conditions may affect some procedures.

Gastric bypass is performed in order to reduce the amount of food that the stomach can hold as well as inhibiting release of certain hormones. The upper and lower stomach surfaces are reduced making the upper pouch small therefore holding small food volumes. Formation of this smaller pouch is effective in that the amount held is relatively low reducing the digestive system activities and eventually reducing the body mass.

Some of the advantages of this procedure are that satiety is enhanced as hormones responsible for causing craving and stimulating hunger are not produced. It is one of the best ways of dealing with obesity and diabetes 2. It also causes body energy expenditure in an effective manner. However, this procedure is complicated and can make a person suffer serious problems and complexities. It also causes a reduction in vitamins and mineral absorption in the body. Long healing and recovery, as well as dietary adherence, are side effects of the procedure.

Another bariatric procedure is the sleeve gastrectomy. This technique is usually aimed at minimizing the stomach size significantly. A pouch that looks similar to a banana is left where the ingested food goes. This technique is great for controlling blood sugar, promoting satiety, and hunger suppression. The main disadvantage is that it cannot be reversed. It is also possible to have complications after some time.

Another technique under this procedure is the use of the adjustable gastric band. This technique is effective in reducing the stomach size by use of an inflatable band which can be adjusted whenever the need arises. This procedure is effective in reducing the size and volume of the stomach making it hold less food volume. It is also a reversible as well as adjustable procedure.

However, the results yielded by this procedure are low and in most cases, it causes zero positive effect. It is mandatory to adhere to dietary requirements for the procedure to work. Introduction of foreign materials may be allergic to some people. Biliopancreatic diversion, duodenal switch and gastric bypass are other techniques employed to correct mass, weight and body size issues.




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