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Bariatric Surgery - What you need to know
Bariatric surgery is a procedure suggested for people suffering from obesity. If someone has a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35 and has not been able to shed the extra kilos by following weight loss diet programs and exercise, they will likely be suggested bariatric surgery. This is done to prevent the patient from falling prey to life-threatening conditions such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Read on to find out more.
Condition
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Weight loss surgery is also known as bariatric and metabolic surgery. These terms are used in order to reflect the impact of these operations on patients’ weight and the health of their metabolism (breakdown of food into energy).view more
When to consult a dr for bariatric surgery
In general, bariatric surgery could be an option for you if: 1 ) Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). 2 ) Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea. In some cases, you may qualify for certain types of weight-loss surgery if your BMI is 30 to 34 and you have serious weight-related health problems.
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Causes
- Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35
- hasn’t been able to shed the extra kilos by following weight loss diet programs and exercise
Symptoms
- Heart disease and stroke
- High blood pressure
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Bariatric surgery is typically done only after you've tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.
Causes
- Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35
- hasn’t been able to shed the extra kilos by following weight loss diet programs and exercise
Symptoms
- Heart disease and stroke
- High blood pressure
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Bariatric surgery is typically done only after you've tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.
When to undergo surgery and types
Bariatric surgery is done to help you lose excess weight and reduce your risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems, including: 1 ) Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS)
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Is it covered under insurance?
Is the treatment covered under insurance?
The Insurance plan varies from one company to another. Assuming that the Bariatric Surgery removal will be covered under insurance would be wrong. It is advised to talk to the insurance provider before going to hospital or clinic for Bariatric Surgery treatment.
How is the recovery after surgery?
You can usually leave hospital 1 to 3 days after having weight loss surgery. You will be able to start to return to your normal activities 4 to 6 weeks later. But you will need to make long-term lifestyle changes to help make the most of your surgery
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First I would like convey my thanks to medibuddy and their Care Buddy who assisted me till the discharge. Medibuddy provided hassle free consultation and for the operation. The entire insurance policy was taken care without involvement and it helped me to take care of myself. Finally I would like to thank the Unity hospital staff and their doctor
Surya Kumar
I sincerely thank MediBuddy for coordination and commitment towards the service rendered in making my total knee replacement surgery hassle-free. Your work is truly commendable, and I appreciate your professional attitude. So easy to talk to and work with, very helpful always! Massive thanks.
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The experience with MediBuddy and their Care Buddy was great. I had a fast approval on my claim. I have not faced any difficulties throughout the process. I would like to mention special for the Care Buddies for their continuous follow ups starting with the consultation till hospital discharge. Thanks team for following up even after the surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pain for Bariatric surgery lasts for 5 -10 days.
1 ) Sleep on Your Back or Side 2 ) The best way to sleep after gastric sleeve surgery is on your back or side. This will help keep the stomach and lungs clear of pressure, which can cause discomfort.
1 ) Plan Your Meals Around Protein. One of the things to expect after weight loss surgery is a change in your diet 2 ) Take Vitamins That Promote Skin Elasticity 3 ) Stay Hydrated 4 ) Alternate Cardio With Strength Training
Because skin is a living organ, it can tighten up some over time
A typical weight regain is 15–25% of that lost weight.
