Weight loss surgeries have witnessed huge popularity
in recent times. The number of stomach-shrinking operations,
a type of bariatric surgery meant for severely obese
people has skyrocketed in recent years. Few celebrities
of Hollywood have also opted for this form of surgery
to curtail obesity.
But there are various risks associated
with these surgeries especially for elderly people and
those suffering from heart disease. At times, it can
result in early death. Patients aged 65 or older face
a nearly threefold increase in the risk of early mortality
according to latest findings. It has been found that
men are nearly twice as likely to die following such
procedures as opposed to women. According to the Journal
of the American Medical Association, more than 5% of
men and nearly 3% of women aged 35 to 44 years were
dead within a year of having the surgery and a slightly
higher rate were found in patients aged between 45 to
54.
Bariatric surgery is a complicated
procedure therefore a surgeon requires prior experience
to perform it properly. Patients whose surgeons had
performed fewer than 20 procedures were nearly five
times as likely to die within 30 days after the operation
as compared to others. Despite the greater risk associated
with it, bariatric surgery can be a safe and effective
tool for morbidly obese people, who face serious health
problems if they don't lose weight.
Things you need to know about
bariatric surgery
- Bariatric surgery is not an easy option for obesity
sufferers as it carries the usual pain and risks
of any major gastrointestinal surgical operation.
- Bariatric surgery requires changes in eating habits
therefore after having bariatric surgery; patients
remain at a lifelong risk of nutritional deficiencies.
- Bariatric Surgery is best suited for morbidly
obese people.
- High amount of motivation is required to make
the surgery a success.
- This procedure is costly as compared to other
weight loss techniques.
Therefore, be well informed about the surgery you want
to opt for as it can make weight loss an easy and safe
affair for you.
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