Bariatric Surgery
The problem of obesity.
In recent years, eating habits and degree of physical activity of an average individual have radically changed, driven by the contemporary lifestyle. For this reason, obesity is considered one of the greatest pandemics in current period.
Many international organizations have recently recognized obesity as a disease. Obesity should not be associated with a false notion that the origin is a matter of "will" when reality transcends beyond superficial situations.
What are the benefits of bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery has proven to be the only effective and durable treatment in the management of obesity and its associated diseases. This is achieved through a series of surgical procedures during which a reconfiguration of the gastrointestinal anatomy is carried out resulting in lower caloric intake, decreased appetite, and secretion of gastrointestinal hormones that are favorable to the body's metabolism, among other phenomena. In addition to a pronounced weight loss, patients undergoing bariatric surgery can expect:
- Increase a life expectancy (up to more than 10 years)
- Reduce cardiovascular risk significantly
- Reduce the risk of developing various types of cancer
- Significant improvement in fertility
- Significant improvement in a quality of life (95%)
When should I consider bariatric surgery?
- You want to reduce the health risks caused by obesity.
- You have not been able to lose weight with conservative methods such as diet, exercise and medication.
- Your health is compromised by your weight.
- You want to improve your quality of life and enjoy a full life again.
Obesity is a complex and multifactorial disease that requires a multidimensional approach to its treatment.
Fighting it is not only a matter of willpower or character, you must go to a professional.