Sunday 30 July 2023, 10:01 p.m.
Endoscopic gastric surgery, weight loss, obesity treatment (Bariatric Surgery)
I believe that many people who used to have a plump shape. Must have experienced weight loss in a variety of ways. Whether exercising, dieting, including using weight loss drugs. which many people may lose weight While many others may become obese again if they do not change their eating and lifestyle habits that cause obesity. Surgery Center (General Surgery Center), Navavej Hospital gave advice on gastric bypass surgery to reduce weight and treat obesity One of the treatment methods that patients are less likely to return to obesity.
Obesity is a condition in which the body accumulates too much fat. Lead to many other health problems. Most people already know that there are many ways to lose weight or lose weight. Whether dieting, exercising or even using weight loss drugs, many of you have probably tried to lose weight, most of which found it difficult to do.
Currently undergoing gastric bypass surgery. This is considered the standard treatment for obesity and weight loss with very good results. There is less chance of obesity than other methods of treatment. It can also treat or reduce the severity and reduce the chance of other joint diseases. Caused by obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure. stroke cardiovascular disease sleep apnea, osteoarthritis (knee, hip, spine), infertility Abnormal menstruation, fatty liver, asthma, etc.
Bariatric surgery is a gastric bypass surgery to reduce the size of the stomach. to limit the amount of food eaten reduce food absorption and reduce the secretion of hormones that stimulate hunger Simply put, it makes us eat less food. and less hunger
Who is eligible to treat obesity with surgery?
Age 18-65 years old and have BMI according to the following conditions
Have a BMI of 37.5 or higher
or 2. have a BMI of 32.5 or higher, with other comorbidities
or 3. Having a BMI of 30 or higher, where other comorbidities are not well controlled by conventional treatment (e.g. diabetes has not been fully controlled by lifestyle changes, diet and medication).
***(BMI is calculated from weight divided by height squared, for example, if weighing 77 kg, height 160 cm, BMI = 30.1)
There are 2 methods of gastric surgery for weight loss and obesity that are widely accepted as standards:
Sleeve gastrectomy is an operation to reduce the size of the stomach to a volume of about 150 cc and to cut off the part of the stomach that produces hormones that cause hunger. This method is the most popular today.
2. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is an operation to shrink the stomach and remove the small intestine.
attached to the rest of the stomach to reduce food absorption
Benefits after surgery
1. Lose weight and reduce the chance of obesity again.
2. Reduce the likelihood of disease or reduce the severity of various joint diseases, such as recovery from snoring. Able to return to having children normally, normal menstruation Osteoarthritis symptoms improve and there is a lot of evidence that in many patients dosage reductions or cessation of medication can be achieved in diseases such as diabetes. hypertension
3. Get in better shape Choose clothes that are easier to wear, increase your confidence in socializing.
4. Use daily life more fluently and easily, able to exercise harder, not easily tired. If you have any questions and would like to consult about gastric bypass surgery for weight loss and obesity treatment.
Should consult a specialist doctor in order to receive proper advice and care both before and after surgery. You can ask for details and request.
Consultation at Surgery Center (General Surgery Center), Navavej Hospital Tel. 02 483 9999 I Line: @navavej Iwww.navavej.com
2023-07-30 15:01:00
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