FAQs about weight loss surgery

This article below contains all the key nuggets of information regarding weight loss surgery. Read on to find out what expert consultant general, laparoscopic, upper GI, and bariatric surgeon, Mr Ricardo Camprodon has to say about weight loss surgery.

What is weight loss surgery?

It addresses the problem of obesity at its root, which is decreasing the amount of fat in the body.

What are the different types of weight loss surgery?

There are many types. Particularly now, it seems to be more of a trend that this type of surgery will go hand in hand with medical treatment/therapy for obesity. There are three main types of weight loss surgery: a sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini gastric bypass. The mini gastric bypass is by far the simplest of the three.

Gastric balloon surgery is also another weight loss surgery, but is less common, as it has to be tailored to specific types of patients. Before coming in for consultation, patients generally know which one they think they will benefit the most from. So, in essence, the surgeon simply guides the patient.

When is weight loss surgery necessary?

It is necessary when patients have gained an excessive amount of weight, and when this weight leads to medical conditions, such as diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea. You should not be considering weight loss surgery if you are unsure about surgery, or if you are not appropriately treating underlying conditions, such as not taking medication for diabetes.

What are the risks and complications of weight loss surgery?

It is a very safe surgery, but you need to have the right frame of mind to undergo this surgery. Weight loss surgery is associated with some complications such as skin retraction and bloating.

If you are considering undergoing weight loss surgery, then an appointment with Mr Ricardo Camprodon might be your best bet. Head over to his Top Doctors profile to do just that.