There are many ways to lose weight, and one of the most well-known ways is to undergo weight loss surgery. However, Finding the best surgical weight loss option for you may seem overwhelming with the variety of options currently available.



Types of weight Loss surgery

Currently, three primary weight loss procedures are being carried out internationally. These are sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric bands. Each of these procedures has disadvantages and advantages, and none of them is a simple or fast way to lose weight. Surgery is just a tool to help with the weight loss process; in order to get the best results from each procedure, you still need to stick to a diet and exercise plan.

 Sleeve Gastrectomy

A surgical weight-loss procedure is a sleeve gastrectomy, also known as a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Laparoscopic surgery is frequently used for this procedure, which entails inserting tiny instruments via numerous tiny incisions in the abdominal area. The stomach is taken out of the body throughout a sleeve gastrectomy, leaving behind a tube-shaped stomach that is roughly the size and structure of a banana.

Your ability to eat depends on how much food you can fit in your stomach. The procedure also triggers hormonal adjustments that help with weight loss. The same hormonal changes also aid in treating diseases like high blood pressure or heart disease that are linked to obesity.

Gastric Banding

It entails wrapping a silicone band with adjustable suspense around the upper portion of the stomach. Only the gastric banding procedure allows for adjustment; during an office visit, the tightness of the band around the stomach can be changed to change how much food a person can hold.

Gastric Bypass

An incision is made across the top of the stomach by the surgeon to create a pouch about the size of a walnut. The pouch is then connected to the small intestine by the surgeon, allowing food to pass through the stomach and go straight into the small intestine. Due to the fact that gastric bypass is a combined procedure, it limits both food absorption (also known as "malabsorption") and portion size.

Is weight loss surgery safe?       

While there are risks associated with all surgical procedures, bariatric surgery has been identified as one of the least dangerous. When compared to other elective surgeries, it is thought to be equally or even safer. The risks of bariatric surgery are negligible in comparison to the dangers of being obese, which include complications from diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea as well as a higher risk of dying young.