What is obesity?
Obesity is popularly known as the accumulation of fat in the body.This accumulation occurs in an abnormal and exorbitant way.The increase in fat tissue accumulated in the body can cause many health problems.Especially the increase in fat tissue accumulated on the belly is quite dangerous because the organs cannot function properly.It forms the basis of important diseases.The cause of fat tissue also varies in some hormone levels in the body.However;There is a feeling of boredom, increased appetite and the need to eat frequently.Obesity, which is increasing the most in the world, is so serious that it can lead to death if precautions are not taken.It is seen that obesity increases especially in older ages.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery causes diseases in people with high body mass index or overweight.The aim is for the person to return to his normal weight.Diseases may decrease or even disappear due to weight loss after the operation.In some cases, obesity surgeries are performed.These are listed below:
People whose body mass index exceeds forty
Situation where obesity-related diseases become a threat
Obesity does not decrease with treatment, and the patient cannot lose weight with diet.
No hormonal diseases
Not smoking and drinking alcohol
Obesity Treatment
Treatments vary depending on patients' needs.There are generally three methods used in obesity treatments.They are inhibitory, disrupting nutrient absorption and disrupting both inhibitory and nutrient absorption processes.Gastric balloon surgeries are one of the most popular ones today.Additionally, surgical operations and drug treatments can be applied.