If you consider having a big, round tummy like the Michelin Man as the
symbol of fortune, you may need to think otherwise. Obesity not only has
a significant impact on your health, it is also associated with a
number of chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and metabolic
syndrome. Currently, there are various laparoscopic bariatric surgeries
available for patients suffering from morbid obesity. Together with diet
control and altering the absorptive system, weight loss can be achieved
with a holistic approach.
Various weight loss methods:
Exercise and dietary control are the basic fundamentals of
weight loss. Under suitable conditions, certain patients could also take
prescribed medication to reach a healthy weight. However, for those
between ages 18 and 65 who cannot consistently lose weight even by
taking medication, following nutritionists’ advice and doing exercise,
as well as those with a BMI over 37, or those with a BMI over 32 who are
suffering from diabetes or obesity-related conditions, laparoscopic
bariatric surgery may be the way to go.
This includes laparoscopic
adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy,
laparoscopic gastric plication and laparoscopic gastric bypass, as well
as a procedure known as intragastric balloon. Patients under the age of
18 may also undergo the above surgeries with doctor’s approval.
The information aims to
provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should consult Surgery Specialist before considering treatment
and should not rely on the information above.