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. Dr. Nattapon Apikitmetha, surgeon specializing in laparoscopic surgery 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 has an accumulation of 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?
1. 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 bypass surgery to treat obesity that are accepted as standard. is
1.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 a surgery to reduce the size of the stomach and to cut the small intestine to connect with the rest of the stomach to reduce absorption of food.
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 regular menstruation Osteoarthritis symptoms improved. And there is a lot of empirical evidence that in many patients, medication dosage can be reduced or discontinued in many diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure.
3. have a better shape Easier to choose clothes to wear Increase social confidence
4. Daily life is more fluent and easy. Able to exercise harder, not easily tired
If you have any questions And would like to consult about gastric 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 consult at Surgery Center (General Surgery Center), Navavej Hospital Tel. 02 483 9999 I Line: @navavej I www.navavej.com
2023-07-06 05:34:47
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