Weight Loss Surgery… A New Option to Solve “Obesity”
Obesity… does not make you look cuddly or warm, and it also causes many complications. Although obesity is a health-threatening condition… believe it or not, there are about 1.7 billion people worldwide who are overweight. Many patients try to control their weight by dieting and exercising, but it still doesn’t work. “Surgery” is therefore a new option… that effectively solves the problem of obesity.
How is weight loss surgery… better?
Because obesity is the root cause of many complications, “surgery” is a method recognized by leading medical and health institutions worldwide as the best treatment for obesity! It can control weight in the long term, unlike dieting, medication, or exercise which can only control weight for a limited time, and 95-99% of patients regain weight again.
Laparoscopic surgery methods that are currently popular
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or Gastric Bypass
This method is considered the most popular and successful surgery. Surgeons use a wire loop to divide the stomach into two parts, then reroute the small intestine to connect to the smaller stomach pouch, limiting food intake and reducing calorie absorption. - Adjustable gastric banding (AGB) or Gastric Banding
This surgery reduces stomach size by using a silicone band similar to a belt. It consists of three parts: Part 1 is the band placed around the upper stomach; Part 2 is a tube connecting Part 1 and Part 3; Part 3 is a pouch placed under the abdominal skin. The size can be adjusted by injecting or withdrawing saline through a needle from outside, causing Part 1 to expand or contract.
The surgery requires a skilled laparoscopic surgeon because choosing an inappropriate surgical method and poor patient preparation can lead to poor surgical outcomes. Additionally, nurses, nutritionists, coordinators, and other specialists on the team must be experienced and attentive in caring for patients both before and after surgery.
