There are many types of bariatric surgeries. The five standard bariatric operations as per the Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and IFSO are-
Additionally, there are modifications of standard operations, newer operations and endoscopic bariatric procedures. It can all be very confusing to understand which operation may work the best for you.
Before we start discussing the procedures, I must re-emphasize that bariatric surgery is not the end of the treatment. It is actually the beginning of a lifelong journey. Patients who embrace a healthier lifestbariatric surgeryyle after their surgery, tend to do much better in the long term. I have been into practice for almost 15 years now and have seen a range of bariatric operations climbing up the popularity charts and then falling out of favour. However, what does strike me is that there are patients who do well with just any kind of procedure and those who may not do so well with even the strongest of procedures. Of course, not everything is dependent on the patient or the doctor. Sometimes, the disease may be too aggressive and may take over our efforts. Having said that, lets discuss the nuances of the standard procedures in a little more detail.
Patients with pre-existing acid reflux disease must not undergo this procedure as it may increase after the surgery. In the long term, iron and Vit B 12 deficiencies can occur and supplementation may be needed off and on.
To summarize, we call a procedure effective when it leads to good weight loss results and also significant improvement in obesity associated co-morbidities. The stronger the procedure, more is the effectivity. However, it must also be kept in mind that stronger procedures also lead to more nutritional deficiencies. Hence a balance needs to be struck when it comes to weight loss outcomes and nutritional deficiencies. The most effective procedure for you will be the one that you can cope up with in the long term. Ultimately, as I said earlier, bariatric surgery is just the beginning of your weight loss journey. Those who embrace lifestyle modification on a consistent basis, stand to get the best results.
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Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker
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