American Obesity Association says, obesity surgery is the best treatment for morbid obesity. However, it suggests to go for a morbid obesity surgery only when your other efforts have failed. Though there are several risks associated with a morbid obesity surgery the benefit of significant weight loss it offers can overweigh the risks.
Types of morbid obesity surgery
There are three important types of morbid obesity surgery.
Restrictive surgery: In this surgery the stomach is made smaller. And, the amount of food one can take is restricted by using hands or staples. A stomach pouch is created.
Malabsorptive surgery: In this surgery the amount of food one can absorb is limited by two ways. The small intestine will be made smaller or changes will be done where the small intestine connects to the stomach. Both of these or any of these will be done.
Combined restrictive and malabsorptive surgery: In this combined surgery, a stomach pouch will be made and also a part of the small intestine will be bypassed. This bypassing helps in easy weight loss because small intestine in the place in your stomach for digestion and absorption of food.
How morbid obesity surgery is done?
This is generally performed as an open procedure and a major incision will be made. Sometimes, laparoscopy will be used in which a long and narrow tube having a light and camera at its end will be inserted through a small incision.
Keep in mind risks of morbid obesity surgery
Like any other surgery options morbid obesity surgery also has several after complications. So, it is not a suitable choice for every obese person. This surgery should be preferred only after consulting with an experienced surgeon.
