Bariatric Surgery
How Do I Calculate My Body Mass Index? Body Mass Index is the ratio of your height to your weight. To calculate your BMI, you need to multiply your height by itself and divide by your weight. The result you get is your body mass index. Graphic: under 18.5 weak 18.5 - 25 normal weight 25 to 30 overweight 30 to 40 obese Over 40 severely obese What are the Causes of Obesity? Malnutrition and overeating insufficient physical activity Genetic predisposition age and gender Psychological problems Education and socio-cultural factors Hormonal and Metabolic factors Frequent low-energy diets Some drugs used Number and frequency of birth Which Surgery Will I Have? There is no single type of obesity surgery. There are some factors that determine which surgery you will have. These: Life style Diseases associated with obesity The size of your body mass index presence of insulin resistance How many types of Obesity Surgery are there? There are two basic principles in obesity surgeries. These are restrictive or malabsorptive surgeries. Gastric sleeve gastrectomy is the most common method used in restrictive surgeries in obesity surgery today. These surgeries are both suitable for human physiology and the most comfortable for the patient. If obesity is accompanied by diabetes, transit bipartition, ileal interposition sadi-s or mini gastric By-Pass operations can be applied to the patient. The common point of all surgeries other than sleeve gastrectomy is the construction of new pathways in the intestines to control hormonal traffic. How Does the Process Work in Surgical Treatment? When you come to our hospital, our doctors will examine you and get detailed information about your lifestyle, diet, and family history. After your examination, your 1-day examination process begins. If there is no condition in your examinations and examination findings that may prevent the operation, your surgery will take place. Your doctor will discharge you within 3-4 days, depending on your condition. After the surgery, it takes 6 months to 1 year for you to fall back to normal weight. Take steps to beat obesity!