Surgery for obesity – the facts
Many of us suffer with weight issues; some of us succeed and lose weight easier than others.
There is a lot said about weightloss surgery, but before going ahead, it’s important to understand the pros and cons and see if it’s really something you should be considering.
What are the different weightloss surgeries available?
There are two main types of weightloss procedures - restrictive and restrictive/malabsorptive Restrictive procedures
In a restrictive procedure, the surgeon will decrease your stomach size to hold less food, which restricts the amount of food you will eat. You will also digest the food slower and become hungry less often. Examples of this procedure include; Gastric Band and a Gastric
Many of us suffer with weight issues; some of us succeed and lose weight easier than others.
There is a lot said about weightloss surgery, but before going ahead, it’s important to understand the pros and cons and see if it’s really something you should be considering.
What are the different weightloss surgeries available?
There are two main types of weightloss procedures - restrictive and restrictive/malabsorptive Restrictive procedures
In a restrictive procedure, the surgeon will decrease your stomach size to hold less food, which restricts the amount of food you will eat. You will also digest the food slower and become hungry less often. Examples of this procedure include; Gastric Band and a Gastric