Weight Loss with the Help of Surgery

by Rahul Tyagi Team Leader

When we are young, we have the passion and ability to do anything. This is because we are on the right side of the age. We have support of our body to make sure that we can achieve whatever we want to. When we become old, all of this becomes very difficult to do. Our body becomes weak and we have to curb our enthusiasm in doing anything. Going out and performing physical exercise becomes very difficult which leads to problem such as obesity. Other factors which lead to weight gain are unhealthy diet and both of these factors play a key role in causing our body major diseases related to obesity. To get rid of this problem, the most efficient way to opt is surgery.

The surgery related to obesity and weight loss is known as bariatric surgery. Not only bariatric surgery helps in weight loss but there are certain diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular risks etc. from which recovery can be possible with the help of this surgery. Weight loss can cause various different issues in our body. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, blood pressure become common when there is increase in weight. Even while doing regular work like walking, our breath increases which is not a good sign. Major diseases such as arthritis, cancer of colon and gall bladder are due to obesity. When there are so many conditions that have the potential to hurt us, then why let it grow. It should be cured at once. There are different types of surgeries that are common in this procedure. Some of the most common ones are –

1. Laparoscopic Surgery – it is a form of a Minimally Invasive Surgery which makes it less complex. In this procedure, laparoscope is used in viewing the affected area.

2. Gastric Banding – in gastric banding, a band is added so that there is less consumption of food.

3. Gastric Bypass Surgery – in this process, small intestine is rearranged which reduces stomach’s volume.

At All About Seniors, we connect you to the specialists who are highly experienced in giving you bariatric surgery.