Weight Loss Surgery 

Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a range of surgical procedures designed to help individuals achieve significant and sustained weight loss, particularly when lifestyle changes and other treatments have not been successful. These surgeries work by altering the digestive system to reduce food intake or enhance metabolic processes. Common procedures include gastric bypass, which reshapes the stomach and reroutes the digestive tract to limit food intake and nutrient absorption; sleeve gastrectomy, which removes a large portion of the stomach to create a smaller, tube-like stomach; and adjustable gastric banding, which places a band around the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller pouch. Each method aims to help patients achieve substantial weight loss, improve or resolve obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and enhance overall quality of life. Weight loss surgery requires a comprehensive approach involving preoperative evaluations, surgical intervention, and ongoing support, including dietary and lifestyle counseling, to ensure long-term success and health improvements.