Written By:
Dr. Vivek Rahanoo
Consultant – General Surgery
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Experience: 18+ Years
Speciality: General Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
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Around 1,800 to 1,900 procedures worldwide are done every single day to cure bariatric problems. The after effects of prolonged overweight or obese BMI are treated with precision here. In this blog we discuss, What is Bariatric Surgery, What lifestyle changes are required after bariatric surgery, how successful is long term bariatric surgery, and how can sohana hospital help me with bariatric surgery, and its aftercare. Sohana Hospital offers one of the best bariatric surgery hospitals in Mohali.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery includes a set of procedures helping those patients lose weight that have developed serious medical conditions because of the excess weight. By performing these procedures on the digestive system. Restricting food intake, reducing the absorption of calories and nutrients, and altering gut hormones to suppress hunger, can help have a long lasting effect of the procedure.
What lifestyle changes are required after Bariatric Surgery?
Lifestyle changes after surgery is what gives permanent and long term results, as the right lifestyle would have lifelong nutrient stability when all the guidelines are met. Adhering to your prescribed routine guarantees better resu;ts after getting the right Weight loss surgery in Mohali. Some of the changes required for recovery after bariatric surgery are :-
- Portion Control
- Separating Meals and Fluids
- Eating slowly and avoiding dumping food
- Cutting out sugar and sugary beverages
How Successful Has Bariatric Surgery Been ?
Bariatric surgery has helped a lot of people get better with their health ranging from knee issues to diabetes, fertility issues, and much more. Bariatric surgery helps in reducing a person’s BMI down to 25-30. Any highway than that and there is a high risk of diabetes, and other serious health problems.
How can Sohana Hospital help me with Bariatric Surgery?
Treating Excess weight measures with bariatric surgery at Sohana Hospital can help have a better approach at managing other diseases caused by excess weight. By getting treatment at Sohana hospital, you can get rid of problems like Diabetes, Heart Problems, BP & Sleep Apnea, poor mental health, Joint Pains at the best Bariatric surgery hospital in Chandigarh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live a normal life after bariatric surgery?
A highly active, fulfilling, and “normal” life after bariatric surgery can be lived, given certain life changes are made to lifestyle. Most of these include permanent changes to your eating habits, lifelong vitamin supplements, and regular follow-ups.
How can Sohana Hospital Help with Bariatric Surgery?
Weight Loss Journey is made easy by Sohana hospital, with the Safe & Sustained long term weight loss, decreased risk of diabetes, reduced risk of stroke & heart attack, Improves chances of fertility, and freedom from joint pains & diabetes.
Do bariatric patients live longer?
The people who don’t get a permanent solution for their weight problems are more susceptible to health problems that can affect their mortality. Getting bariatric surgery can help the patient have a better and healthier lifestyle. Weight loss surgery can increase life significantly, giving the patients a ray of hope for their underlying issues.
How to sleep after bariatric surgery?
To ensure a restful recovery, things like pillow support when side sleeping, reducing abdomen and incision strain. Other steps include pain management, limit fluids, managing reflux, and a close calm winding down before bed.
Is bariatric surgery painful?
Bariatric surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, so no pain is felt during the procedure. After the surgery mild to moderate soreness, abdominal tenderness, and temporary gas pains, are expected.
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Medically Reviewed By:
Group Captain Dr. Vikram Trehan
Consultant Gastro & Gastrointestinal Surgery
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Credentials of the Medical Reviwer:
-DNB General Surgery
25+ Years of Surgical Experience
-Specialist in Gastric & GI Diagnostics, Treatment & Prevention