Who
can undergo surgery
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Surgery is indicated
if
Age above 18 years.
BMI more
than 37.5 or 32.5 with associated co morbid conditions
Not an alcoholic, drug addict or with a psychotic illness.
Commitment for life long follow up.
Have tried atleast twice other measures for weight
loss. |
Weight loss options by Surgery
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Restrictive procedure
Laproscopy
adjustable
gastric band (LAGB)
It is a purely restrictive procedure
in which a Band is placed around uppermost part of
stomach. This band divides stomach in two parts upper small
Pouch[15 to 30 ml] and lower large pouch. Because Food is regulated
patient feels full early and hence Less intake. Food digestion
occurs through normal Digestive tract, so no malabsoption.
Advantages of
LAGB :
It is done laproscopically It is safe.
It is reversible when
necessary.
Long term weight loss with improvement in co morbid
conditions
Complications :
Slipage of the band.
Band
erosion.
Infection
Stretched gas stomach
pouch.
Reflux
Hardware problems
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Sleeve
gastrectomy
Mal-Absorption Procedures
Duo-denal
switch procedure
Combination
of above
Gastric Bypass
procedures |
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