Patients undergoing surgical treatment of obesity approach the procedure with the hope that a reduction of the stomach capacity and introduction of dietary recommendations will help them to achieve a significant body weight reduction and to return to a normal BMI. Although in many cases this effect is achieved after the first operation, e.g., after…
Bariatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of class I, II, and III obesity by making surgical changes to the gastrointestinal tract in order to reduce the amount of food that can be consumed by the patient.
According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), over 1/3 of the world’s population is overweight.
Bariatric surgery is an exceptionally effective method to tackle obesity in patients for whom attempts to change diet and lifestyle did not bring desired results. Surgical treatment of obesity is commonly performed all over the world. It enables morbidly obese patients to significantly reduce their body weight.
For many people who suffer from obesity, bariatric surgery offers the only way to regain control over their bodies and lose excessive weight. Each of the different surgery types performed as part of the obesity treatment involves certain dietary restrictions for the patient. After the operation, he needs to change his attitude towards food. It…
Obesity is a chronic disease and one of the greatest health challenges of modern society. Despite the awareness of the negative impact of excessive body mass on a persons’ health, many people are still struggling with obesity and are unable to lose weight with only dieting and physical activity.
