Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

    Tired of using non -surgical methods of reducing method…want to try something else?

    Are you aware of the procedure involved in Bariatric Surgery?

    Do you want to know about the effects of Bariatric Surgery?

    Would you like to have an idea about the changes that may creep in your lifestyle after Bariatric Surgery?

    Can any individual go for a Bariatric Surgery?

    What are the benefits I will get after Bariatric Surgery?

    What are the complications of Bariatric Surgery?


Bariatric Surgery may be the most deserved step for people who remain severely obese after trying non-surgical approaches, especially if they have an obesity related problem. Bariatric Surgery produces weight loss by restricting the food intake of an individual or by interfering with nutrition melabsorption.

Basically, Bariatric Surgery can be classified into two types:-restrictive and bypass surgery which may be further divided into the following-

Restrictive surgery primarily has one type-

  • Adjustable gastric band (AGB) or sometimes called as “LAP–BAND”-works by decreasing food intake capacity.

Bypass surgery can be divided into-

  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)-works by restricting food intake and increasing the absorption of food.
  • Biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch (BPD-DS) –works by removing some portion of stomach & re-routing of various digestive enzymes into the intestine.
  • Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG)-restricts food intake and involves removal of a small section of stomach.

Depending upon the patient’s BMI, eating behaviors, obesity-related health conditions, or other previous operations any one of the above mentioned surgical operation may be chosen. Bariatric Surgery, on an average costs from $20,000 to $25,000.

Obesity is increasing among the youths these days but they should go for it only if they are suffering from extreme obesity or if they failed to loose weight using traditional methods.

Conditions to be fulfilled before undergoing a Bariatric Surgery:

  • Weight of the individual should be more than 100 pounds for men & 80 pounds for women or having a body mass index (BMI) above 40.
  • Should be ready to bear the risks involved in surgical process.
  • Should be committed to long time treatment.
  • Should be ready to compromise with their eating behavior and many other changes in their day to day life.

Bariatric Surgery Advantages:-

  • People who undergo this surgery can loose weight up to 44 pounds.
  • It is helpful in reducing cancer risk in women, research reveals the fact that women who undergo this surgery has 42% less chances to be prone to cancer as compared to those who do not have it.
  • It also helps people by reducing probability of certain diseases like –diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia etc as they are mainly caused due to enormous increase in weight.

Bariatric Surgery Disadvantages:-

  • Surgery to attain weight loss is a serious undertaking.
  • After undergoing Bariatric Surgery a patient may face complications such as malnutrition, pellagra, beriberi and kwashiorkor.
  • Other complications include strictures and hernia.
  • Bariatric Surgery may even lead to death of the people in case the patient is severely obesed.

Note:-It should always be kept in mind that there is no guarantee of any surgery to produce or sustain weight loss. A life long commitment & assistance in healthy eating behavior & regular physical exercise is mandatory for a successful life thereafter. People who desire to have Bariatric Surgery should go to surgeons who are well experienced in lieu of the fact that any wrong decision might cause them to loose life of their loved ones.