Benefits of weight loss surgery

Weight loss means getting reduced levels of body fat. Weight loss surgery which is also known as bariatric surgery is the highly preferred and the most trusted procedure to get back your slim body and natural looks. Recent findings suggest several other health benefits that can be achieved through weight loss surgery. Some of the health problems that can be cured through weight loss surgery include:

Diabetes [cured in more than 80% of patients]

Hypertension [cured in more than 62% of patients]

Sleep apnea [cured in more than 86% of patients]

Hyperlipidemia [improved in over 70% of patients]

Death risk is reduced by 89%

Weight loss surgery treatments

There are mainly three types of weight loss surgery. These are known as:

• Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery

• Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery

It is one of the most widely used procedures of weight loss surgery. This procedure works wonder in reducing body weight on long term basis. During the procedure, small pouch is created in upper part of stomach with an adaptable stoma.

Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

This weight loss surgery is widely practiced in countries like USA and Canada. This procedure is preferred by surgeons throughout the world because it involves less risk and complications. The bariatric surgery is known to bring about permanent changes in the lifestyle of patients.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

This weight loss surgery is also referred to as open sleeve gastrectomy. It is relatively a new treatment which has gained wide popularity across the world. In this surgery, surgeons remove about 60% of the stomach fat with the help of laparoscopic technique. After the surgery, the stomach looks like a tube or sleeve.