Obesity Treatments
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Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass, known as gastric bypass, is a bariatric surgery method. In gastric bypass surgery, a portion of the patient's stomach is taken and reduced. In this way, the patient feels full faster by consuming less food. This method helps the patient lose a lot of weight in 1 month. A gastric bypass separates the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller pouch and makes small incisions. The new pouch is then attached to the small intestine. So the food bypasses the stomach and goes directly to the intestines. Since the stomach is reduced with gastric bypass surgery, patients begin to feel full faster than before. This causes them to feel less hungry and eat less food during the day.
For Which Patients Is Gastric Bypass Suitable?
Gastric bypass surgery is suitable for patients with a body mass index above 38 and who cannot lose weight despite diet and exercise.
How is Gastric Bypass Surgery Performed?
Gastric bypass surgery is an operation performed under general anesthesia and laparoscopically. A part of the stomach is surgically divided into two and the 12 finger intestines are bypassed and placed in the middle of the intestine. In other words, the other part that was cut continues to function without being removed from the body. In this way, the consumed food is prevented from passing through 12 fingers. After gastric bypass surgery, it is aimed to saturate the patients with less food and to ensure the absorption of some of the nutrients they take.
After Gastric Bypass Surgery
After gastric bypass surgery, patients are followed in the hospital for 4-6 days. When you are discharged from the hospital, nutrition planning is made by the dietitian until the first control. At the same time, patients undergoing gastric bypass are followed closely by an obesity surgeon, as well as an endocrinology, psychiatry and diet specialist, during the first year.
After gastric bypass surgery, patients can start light exercises after they are discharged from the hospital. It is recommended to wait 4 weeks before moving on to more intense exercises that include weight training.
If you are working in a job that does not require physical activity, you can return to work after about 2 weeks. However, if you have a job that requires physical activity, you may need to rest a little longer.
When Will I Lose Weight?
After gastric bypass surgery, patients experience extreme weight loss as the body goes into shock. Weight loss then continues slowly. Patients can lose weight for up to six months.
Is It Possible to Gain Back the Lost Weight?
After gastric bypass surgery, patients should be extremely careful about their diet and support it with regular exercise. If the patient maintains unhealthy eating habits and does not exercise, he can regain some of the weight he lost with surgery.
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Mini Gastric Bypass
Mini gastric bypass is a weight loss surgery that has gained popularity recently. With this surgery, which is performed with a completely closed method, the volume of the stomach is reduced and a part of the small intestines is kept separate from the absorption function. The operation time is faster than gastric bypass surgery and it is easier to recover. Although mini gastric bypass surgery takes a short time, the results of weight loss with gastric bypass are quite similar.
Who is suitable for Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery?
In order to have mini gastric bypass surgery, it is necessary to be over the age of 18. In addition, the patient should have a body mass index of 35 or higher. Most patients with a high body mass index may have additional problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure. For this reason, you should share the information about the drugs used with your doctor and follow the instructions.
How is Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Performed?
General anesthesia is given before mini gastric bypass surgery. The stomach is then divided with laparoscopic instruments. A smaller, tube-shaped stomach is created with the smaller portion. The newly formed stomach bypasses the beginning of the intestines and is connected in the middle. This surgery is performed without removing any part of the body. A new, shorter route is then created for digestion. After mini gastric bypass surgery, nutrients can bypass a long path and digest smoothly.
Recovery After Mini Gastric Bypass
Complete recovery after weight loss surgery may take up to a year. But don't let that worry you. Recovery involves getting down to a healthy weight and establishing a new lifestyle to maintain it. After the surgery, it is necessary to give the body some time to recover. Because even though this is a laparoscopic surgery, the body still experiences a shock from the surgery. The patient spends the first 2-3 nights after the operation in the hospital for close follow-up and control. Patients can return to work after resting at home for a week or two. If the patient is working in a job that requires physical activity, he may need to listen for a while.
Nutrition After Mini Gastric Bypass
After mini gastric bypass surgery, patients are fed a completely liquid diet for a while and then pureed foods. The patient can start solid foods after the approval of his dietitian. In addition to the nutrition program prepared by the dietitian, light exercises are also recommended to keep the weight low and continue to lose weight.
Side Effects of Mini Gastric Bypass
The most common and temporary side effects of mini gastric bypass surgery are; swelling, edema and nausea. All of this is expected as the body will try to adapt to its new state. Bleeding and infection are also possible risks. However, this situation can be controlled during the patient's stay in the hospital. The choice of surgeon and clinic is extremely important to minimize possible risks. At Medpera Clinic, we perform surgery in a sterile environment with an expert and experienced team.
Is Weight Gained After Mini Gastric Bypass?
As long as the patient does not change his lifestyle and eating habits after mini gastric bypass surgery, he can regain the weight he lost at the beginning. Therefore, patients should eat healthy and exercise regularly.
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Stomach Tube
Obesity is a disease that seriously affects a person's cosmetic appearance and health. Obesity caused by unhealthy diet and sedentary life must be treated. Gastric tube surgery is one of the commonly used treatment methods in obesity.
Gastric tube surgery is the process of removing up to 80% of the stomach so that patients can consume less food and go down to a healthy weight. The gastric tube has the effect of reducing food absorption. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia and laparoscopically. That is, it is only done with an incision. Since it is an operation performed under general anesthesia, patients do not feel anything.
Who is Suitable for Tube Stomach Surgery?
It would be best to decide with a specialist whether the patient is suitable for sleeve gastrectomy surgery. In order for sleeve gastrectomy surgery to be performed, the patient's body mass index must be above 30. Most of these patients have additional health problems due to excess weight, such as joint problems, cholesterol, heartbeat irregularities. For gastric sleeve surgery, patients must be over the age of 18.
Recovery After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Recovery after sleeve gastrectomy depends on how well the patient takes care of his body. It is important to give the body some time to heal. Our recommendations for an easier recovery process after surgery;
- A completely liquid diet should be followed for several weeks after surgery. You should start puree and solid foods later with the approval of your dietitian. Determine your portions according to your dietitian's recommendation.
- Since it is very important for your body to move during this process, you should add light exercises such as jogging to your daily routine. In this way, your weight will be maintained even after recovery.
- After sleeve gastrectomy, your body will need additional supplements and vitamins. Therefore, you can ask your doctor to prescribe vitamin pills.
Gastric Tube Side Effects
As every surgery has side effects, gastric tube surgery also has mild side effects. These side effects related to anesthesia; inflammation, edema and acid reflux. However, these side effects are temporary.
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Diabetic Bypass
Diabetic bypass is a gastric surgery that treats diabetes symptoms as part of metabolic surgery. Diabetic bypass, an innovative treatment for patients with diabetes, significantly improves their quality of life. Diabetic bypass is a life changing treatment with a 95% success rate.
Who Is Diabetic Bypass Suitable For?
In order to have diabetic bypass surgery, people must first have type 2 diabetes. This surgery can only cure type 2 diabetes. It cannot effectively treat people with type 1 diabetes. In addition, patients should have a body mass index of 35 and above. The patient's insulin level also affects the success of this surgery. Therefore, insulin reserves of patients should be tested before diabetic bypass surgery.
How Is Diabetic Bypass Surgery Performed?
Before the diabetes bypass surgery, the surgeon makes the operation plan after confirming the patient's suitability with a blood test. The operation begins with general anesthesia applied to the patient. The incisions necessary for the surgery are made by the surgeon and a new connection is established between the stomach and the intestines. This allows food to bypass the stomach and most of the intestines. Thanks to the diabetic bypass operation, patients feel fuller by taking less food and the nutrients remain less in the digestive system.
Recovery After Diabetic Bypass
After the diabetic bypass surgery, the patient spends the first two or three nights in the hospital, depending on the condition of the patient. Thus, the patient is followed closely. In the first days after the operation, the patient should be fed completely with liquid. Solid foods are gradually passed under the control of a dietitian. It is very important for the patient to rest for the first few days after the surgery and allow his body to recover. If the patient works in an office environment, it is possible to return to work after a week. If he is working in a job that requires physical activity, he should wait a little longer. One month after the surgery, it is possible to return to daily routines.
