What is the safest weight loss surgery?

As time goes by, trying to reverse the side effects of obesity becomes more complicated, which is why weight loss surgery is recommended in extreme cases.

Undergoing weight loss surgery is an extremely important decision for your health. Nowadays there are several procedures to lose weight, so it is necessary to know the main ones and consult with the doctor to help us decide the most appropriate for us.

What are the differences between the procedures?

Bariatric surgery is a series of surgical procedures that can be performed on the stomach, intestine or, depending on the case, on both. The main objective of these kinds of procedures is to help people to have a better quality of life, but to achieve this it is necessary to follow the doctor’s indications.

Although there are several procedures that can be performed to help an overweight person to reduce their additional body fat, the most common are the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass.

Gastric Sleeve

Broadly speaking, it can be said that it is a technique that consists of dividing the stomach in two parts vertically, this with the help of special staples. Once this is done, approximately 85% of the stomach is removed, which helps to stop secreting hormones such as ghrelin, which causes the sensation of hunger.

Although this type of weight loss surgery Mexico has many benefits, it is also true that it may require certain aftercare that must be taken into account. One of them is that patients must completely change their eating habits and in the case of having a surgery such as gastric sleeve, they must learn to eat healthy, otherwise it is possible that after 5 years patients may regain the weight they had lost. Occasionally, reflux may occur.

Gastric Bypass
In this case we are talking about a technique that is considered mixed, since it reduces the size of the stomach considerably and at the same time it is selectively malabsorptive, since one of the main objectives is to alter the digestive cycle, so that the intestine absorbs less fat and sugars.

When this surgery is performed, it is of utmost importance that the patient does not consume foods high in sugars, simple carbohydrates or starch, since otherwise, the patient may present problems such as dizziness and discomfort.

Mini gastric bypass

The mini gastric bypass is a variation of the bypass we already know, only that in this surgery a narrow tube is created instead of a small pouch. This tube is connected to the small intestine and usually has a capacity of approximately 100 cubic centimeters, one of the main characteristics of this technique is that it is performed only once.

But like the gastric bypass, it is a rather delicate technique, so it should only be performed by experienced professionals.

 

It is also important to clarify that although it can benefit the health of people with conditions such as diabetes, not everyone can undergo this procedure.

What you should know about weight loss surgeries

Nowadays we know that most of the time weight loss surgeries are a successful procedure, because over the years patients do not regain the lost weight, unless they overlook other factors that may alter the procedure such as poor diet and lack of exercise.

However, as mentioned before, as long as good habits are maintained, these procedures can be very effective. On the other hand, just like any other surgical procedure, a weight loss surgery can present risks, so it is necessary to talk to your doctor about the factors to consider before undergoing surgery.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you may experience discomfort after surgery and that you will need special help and care after surgery.

Which weight loss procedure is safer?

Although there are surgeries such as the mini gastric bypass that are usually less invasive compared to the bypass, the truth is that it depends on several factors such as: the general health of the patient, the weight they have, age and lifestyle. All these factors can make a surgery safer or less safe.

Another thing that can affect the patient is his emotional state and whether or not he has the support of friends or family, therefore it is necessary to have a secure support network, so that the patient can feel protected by their loved ones.

It is necessary to go to a qualified health professional, since he will be the one who can guide the patient to make the best decision, since there are cases in which it is better to undergo a bypass and others in which the most advisable is a gastric sleeve, it all depends on the needs of the patient.

Where can I go?

In case you have a problem of being overweight or obesity and you have the doubt of whether or not you are a candidate for one of these surgeries, you can come to us. At Baristic we have been able to improve the lives of hundreds of people who have been affected by the problems derived from being overweight.  

As health professionals, our priority at Baristic is to support you before, during and after weight loss surgery, therefore we will guide you through every step and support you in your concerns, so you can have a healthier life.

If you want to know more about how weight loss surgeries work you can contact us, in Baristic we have a team of specialized professionals always ready to assist you.