Weight loss Surgery
Overweight and obesity have now become the very common medical problems of many communities. Although it is not a direct measure of body fat, the Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely used to measure the excess body weight. There are also other direct and indirect methods to measure body fat which are relatively less commonly used.
Although internationalDoctor.com recommends diet, exercise, behavior therapy and medication as the first choices to fight obesity, weight loss surgery (also known as obesity surgery or bariatric surgery) can be used as an alternative or addition to medical therapy for severe obesity.
We generally recommend patients consider weight loss surgery when other treatments do not work on their own. However, before our specialists recommend weight loss surgery to a patient, some criteria are tested by the international doctor team. Other than the understanding of the operation and the lifestyle changes imposed to the patient, some other criteria to be met are as follows:
• a minimum body mass index (BMI) of 40 (about 100 pounds/45kg overweight for men and 80 pounds/35 kg for women) or
• a BMI between 35 and 39.9 and serious health problems related to obesity.
Depending on the condition of the patient, the success of a weight loss surgery may be defined differently, but whatever the ideal outcome of a weight loss surgery might be, it depends on a number of factors including the following:
• Overall health conditions (age, initial weight, ability to exercise, etc.)
• Surgical procedure
• Commitment to follow-up care (diet, exercise, medication, etc.)
• Motivation/cooperation of the patient and their family
InternationalDoctor.com surgeons make sure that the weight loss remains steady after the weight loss surgery. In fact, in most cases, our patients continue to lose weight until a period of 18 to 24 months.
The results of a weight loss surgery are usually fantastic, but there are potential risks and complications that you should take into consideration and it is crucial that you are very well informed before you decide to undergo a weight loss surgery. Our bariatric surgeons as well as other international doctor practitioners can be your source to refer to in this regard.
Thank you
Dr. Sahiholnasab
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