Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery

Obesity Sometimes weight gain Can lead to depression or anxiety. Weight gain occurs due to, poor food choices, and a more sedentary lifestyle. Weight gain can lead to Obesity. The word “obesity” means an excessive amount of body fat. The Way of  Someone is Overweight or not is by Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator. for Adults BOI should be 18 to 24 .above 24 is considered as Overweight. Child & teenage BOI should be in 2 to 18. Above 30 is considered as Obses. Obesity Also depends on Other Various Factors like Age, Gender, Height. Weight Loss Surgery Weight loss surgery, also called metabolic or bariatric surgery, is commonly used to treat very obese people. Weight loss surgery should not be done without careful consideration. for weight loss surgery and wish I was highly motivated. When thinking about surgery, you want a thorough understanding of what it entails, including the risks and benefits. In fact, you should remember that all you need to do is make long-term changes. your daily habits and eating choices also. How Weight Loss Surgery Works 1)Today’s metabolic and bariatric surgeries are difficult for many and are among the best-studied remedies in modern medicine. Incisions use minimally invasive surgical techniques (laparoscopic and robotic surgery). 2)The goal of these surgeries is to replace the abdomen and intestines to alleviate related problems and diseases. Types of Weight Loss Surgery 1)sleeve gastrectomy:- In gastric sleeve surgery, also called vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a surgeon removes most of your stomach, leaving only a banana-shaped section that is closed with staples. 2)Gastric bypass surgery:- Gastric bypass surgery, also called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, has two parts. First, the surgeon staples your stomach, creating a small pouch in the upper section. The staples make your stomach much smaller, so you eat less and feel full sooner. Gastric bypass surgery, also called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, has two parts. First, the surgeon staples your stomach, creating a small pouch in the upper section. The staples make your stomach much smaller, so you eat less and feel full sooner. Next, the surgeon cuts your small intestine and attaches the lower part of it directly to the small stomach pouch. 3)Mini-gastric bypass:- The mini-gastric bypass can be used as a primary weight loss procedure. It can also be used in patients who have had previous gastric banding or sleeve surgery but have been unsuccessful with weight loss, or who have had band-related complications and have decided on revision surgery.   The benefits of weight loss surgery/Bariatric surgery Reduces high blood pressure, Reduces sleep apnoea Reduced risk of cancer Improved overall health  Boost mood & Confidence Reduces chances of early knee damage Resolution of type 2 diabetes Improves fertility in both males and females. Reduced complications during pregnancy. Risks of weight loss surgery Risk or Side effects of weight loss surgery Are Occurs in Rare Cases but Most Patients Are get Benefits from it. Following some  Common Side Effects:- Infection Risks related to Anesthesia vomiting Hair loss Psychosocial effects Low blood sugar. Dr. Sadashiv Chaudhari is one of the leading and reputed Bariatric and Laparoscopic and general surgeons in Mumbai, India. He has a cumulative experience of 14 years in surgery with education from prominent institutions in India and Belgium.

Bariatric Surgery

Pulses & Legumes: An important component of vegetarian diet after bariatric surgery

To maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime after bariatric surgery, it is important to make good food choices and eating a balanced diet. For this, your bariatric surgeon can help you to create a post-bariatric surgery diet plan. Sufficient protein intake is required after bariatric surgery. In India majority of people are vegetarian, and hence including pulses and legumes in the diet is essential to fulfilling daily protein needs. Pulses contain many essential nutritional values apart from proteins.The amount of calories per 100g of pulses is almost similar to that of cereals but they give about 20 to 25% more protein as compared to cereals. Pulses also contain calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. Pulses are edible fruits or seeds of pod-bearing plants. There are various types of pulses are available that can be used in various ways and are an important part of every Indian kitchen, like  Legumes (rajma, chholey, chana, lobia), husked-whole pulses (moong sabut, masoor sabut and urad sabut dal) and dehusked pulses (moong dal, masoor dal and arhar dal).The per 100 g calorie content of legumes ranges between 315 to 372 Kcal. Legumes are rich in proteins and protein content ranges from 17 to 25 gram/ 100gram. They are excellent source of B-complex vitamins. Rajmah and Soyabean contain high level of antioxidants. Pulses also help to maintain blood sugar level due to their low glycemic index and provide more satiety than cereals due to the high protein content. Nutrition value gets improved during the sprouting process. Also during sprouting Vitamin C is synthesized in Pulses, as much as that sprouts can be substituted for fruits. The germination process enhances the concentration of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids, specially linoleic and linolenic acid and also PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) like EHA and DHA. There are some pulses and legumes that actually help in lowering high cholesterol levels like Cowpeas (lobia), black gram (urad sabut dal) and Bengal gram (kala chana). Fermentation of pulses improves amino acid levels. Batters made from Fermentation of pulse, like idli and dhokla, improves nutritional value by increasing vitamin C and B-vitamins. Also, phytates present in legumes play vital role in reducing risk of colon and breast cancer. One medium Katori cooked pulses and legumes provides 4 to 6 g protein. Therefore 2 serves should be included daily in the diet. Due to all these health benefits, after bariatric surgery vegetarian patients must include pulses and legumes to their daily diet to meet daily protein requirements. You can include variations like cooked pulses, sprouts, pancakes, cheeses, dhokla, kadhi, and sambhar to make your food interesting. But avoid overuse of oils and fats while cooking pulse-based preparations to keep calorie intake under control. “Don’t Dig Your Grave with Your Own Knife and Fork” Dr. Sadashiv Chaudhari is amongst the recognized surgeon for Obesity, Morbid Obesity, Hernia surgery and Gall stone surgery by means of laparoscopy located in Mumbai (Maharashtra- India).

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