A person with a weight of 100+ more pounds or the ideal body weight with a BMI of 40 is said to have morbid obesity.

What is Obesity Surgery?

The most common Obesity surgery is what is known as Gastric bypass surgery. This is also known as stomach stapling which is reducing the size of the stomach by stapling off a portion. Other variant procedures are Gastric Bypass, Biliopancreatic Diversion BPD, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Tube Gastrectomy (Sleeve Gastrectomy). Another available option is the LAP-BAND® System procedure.

For whom is Obesity Surgery?
It is for generally those with morbid obesity conditions and more importantly for whom all other forms of obesity treatments have failed and who are ready for substantial changes to life style including eating habits and are willing to be monitored on a regular basis all life.

What are benefits?
First and foremost benefit is that you have quickly lost weight and look better. Consequently you have a higher self esteem and feel emotionally better. The surgery helps in controlling some the related conditions including Diabetes, High blood pressure, Sleep apnoea, Osteoarthritis, Respiratory problems, High cholesterol etc

What are the risks?

Like in any surgery, Obesity surgery has risks. Some of the most commonly known risks include Gastrointestinal Leaks, Gastric Distention, Deep Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism, Bleeding, Heart attacks, Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rate), Respiratory issues (Breathing difficulties), Wound infection, Intrabdominal abscess,
Dehydration related issues, Gastric Prolapse (or Band Slippage), Ulcers, Bowel Obstruction besides some side effects which are less serious.

This is not an exhaustive list; nor do all of them will arise in all cases. The occurrence of these has been reportedly not so significant in per cent age terms as compared to those who have chosen to go the surgical route.

More important than all the above is the requirement that people taking to surgical treatments need to be monitored for complications for life and they have to make adjustments to their lifestyle adjustments all through the rest of their lives.

Excessive body weight including obesity and morbid obesity is combined effect of three major factors, namely genes, eating habits and physical activity. You should focus on the last two factors over which you have control. Managing these with serious and persistent efforts should be your first action before considering any obesity surgery options. Your family doctor is, of course, the most suited person to advise you on the remedial course suitable for you.

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With this change, patients are more delicate than before. Eating the wrong types of food may cause reflux, heartburn and even problems such as loose bowel movement and diarrhea. To avoid this, one should limit their food intake and add things like protein. For patients who have just gone through the surgery, they need to eat lots of protein. This can help restore and produce tissue inside the body. This can help wounds heal properly and more quickly. People should always add food like cheese and eggs to their diet.

In addition to this, one should take in more vitamins and minerals. The surgery might have left patients weak and more vulnerable to sicknesses. With these, the immune system will get stronger. Also, they should avoid foods rich in fat, fiber and sugar. This might cause some discomfort. Although the surgery can cause a great difference, a person should adhere to gastric bypass diets in order for the surgery to take full effect or else all their pain will be in vain.

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