Bariatric Surgery

There are several types of Bariatric (weight loss) surgery.

The most common types are:

• gastric band – a band is placed around your stomach, so you do not need to eat as much to feel full
• gastric bypass – the top part of your stomach is joined to the small intestine, so you feel fuller sooner and do not absorb as many calories from food
• sleeve gastrectomy – some of your stomach is removed, so you cannot eat as much as you could before and you'll feel full sooner
• gastric balloon – Gastric balloon is a balloon that is placed in stomach endoscopically and enables the patient to get full early and comply with the diet by taking up space in the stomach.
• vaser liposuction – Vaser Liposuction is the most effective, advanced and newest method of liposuction today.It is mainly based on conventional liposuction but it employs ultrasound (sound wave) energy during the application, which increases its efficiency.

All these operations can lead to significant weight loss within a few years, but each has advantages and disadvantages.

Life after weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery can achieve dramatic weight loss, but it's not a cure for obesity on its own.

You'll need to commit to making permanent lifestyle changes after surgery to avoid putting weight back on.

You'll need to:

• change your diet – you'll be on a liquid or soft food diet in the weeks after surgery, but will gradually move onto a normal balanced diet that you need to stay on for life
• exercise regularly – once you've recovered from surgery, you'll be advised to start an exercise plan and continue it for life
• attend regular follow-up appointments to check how things are going after surgery and get advice or support if you need it

Women who have weight loss surgery will also usually need to avoid becoming pregnant during the first 12 to 18 months after surgery.