There are several types of weight loss surgery, including
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Gastric bypass. This surgery involves creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting the small intestine to this new pouch. This limits the amount of food that can be consumed and also reduces the absorption of calories
Sleeve gastrectomy. This surgery involves removing a large portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller sleeve shaped stomach. This also limits the amount of food that can be consumed
Adjustable gastric banding. This surgery involves placing an adjustable band around the stomach to create a small pouch and limit the amount of food that can be consumed.
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch B P D slash Ds. This surgery involves removing a large portion of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to a new stomach pouch and also reducing the size of the duo enum
Intragastric balloon. This is a nonsurgical weight loss procedure where a balloon is inserted into the stomach through the mouth, and then inflated to reduce the stomach’s capacity. Block therapy. This is a non surgical weight loss procedure where a device is implanted under the skin and sends electrical signals to the nerve that controls hunger, helping to reduce appetite. It’s important to note that these are not the only types of weight loss surgery, and also every surgery has its own set of risks, benefits, and recovery time. It’s always good to consult a doctor or a bariatric surgeon before deciding on a surgery.