Bariatric surgery is generally only considered if your body mass index (BMI) is over 35 or your BMI is over 30, and you have a medical condition that would improve with significant weight loss. Lower BMIs may be considered for different ethnic groups due to their propensity for associated diseases at lower BMIs.
Who is a candidate for bariatric surgery?
If you have battled with obesity for some time without success, you may be a sleeve gastrectomy candidate. The first step is to see if you fit into the following categories:
- Aged over 18 and under 70 (in some circumstances, we will review and see under 18-year-old individuals; likewise, we will see and offer surgery to some individuals over 70). Ultimately the decision to offer surgery is tailored to each individual
- A BMI over 35 without obesity-related health conditions or over 30 with obesity-related health conditions
- A BMI over 30 if you have metabolic syndrome or other risk factors.
- Unable to lose weight or maintain weight loss with conservative measures
- Depending on your ethnicity, you may be suitable for surgery if your BMI is less than 30 and you have co-morbidities. This is particularly relevant for those of Asian descent.
- It would help if you were a non-smoker and never smoked or quit smoking for at least three months before a surgical date.
- Committed to lifelong dietary and lifestyle changes and follow up
- Free of uncontrolled psychiatric or psychological conditions
- Be an acceptable risk for surgery.
- Able to comprehend the relevant risks and make an informed decision to undergo surgery
- Have optimized medical co-morbidities (e.g., have an HbA1C < 8 if you have diabetes)
Why should I consider bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is by far the most successful tool for losing weight if you are obese. Bariatric procedures have the added advantage of almost instantly causing hormone and receptor changes, which improve metabolic syndrome and other conditions before you leave the hospital.
Success after bariatric surgery will reduce your risk of severe health issues later in life, including certain cancers. However, weight loss surgery carries some associated risks and potential side effects.
Bariatric surgery has proven to be effective in achieving sustained weight loss. Dr. Sumit Talwar is a Top Bariatric Surgeon in Whitefield.
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