Bariatric Surgery
Life-changing weight loss solutions and metabolic surgery to treat obesity and related health conditions
Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for severe obesity. It involves surgical changes to your stomach and/or digestive system to help you lose weight and improve your health. Dr. Mahmoud Abdelwahab performs advanced laparoscopic bariatric procedures that are minimally invasive, ensuring faster recovery and excellent outcomes.
Beyond weight loss, these procedures often lead to remission of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and joint pain, significantly improving quality of life and longevity.
Surgical Procedures & Success Stories
Bariatric Procedures
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a highly effective bariatric procedure that involves removing approximately 80% of the stomach, creating a sleeve-shaped stomach. This reduces stomach capacity and decreases hunger hormone production, leading to significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions.
Indications:
- BMI ≥40 kg/m² or BMI ≥35 kg/m² with obesity-related comorbidities
- Failed conservative weight loss attempts
- Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea
- Commitment to lifestyle changes
Metabolic surgery refers to weight loss procedures specifically intended to treat metabolic diseases, especially type 2 diabetes. These surgeries can often lead to remission of diabetes, allowing patients to reduce or eliminate their need for insulin and other medications.
Benefits:
- Improved blood sugar control
- Reduction in cardiovascular risk
- Improvement in cholesterol and blood pressure
- Long-term weight maintenance
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Pre-operative Evaluation
- Comprehensive medical history review
- Physical examination and BMI calculation
- Nutritional assessment
- Psychological evaluation
- Cardiovascular and pulmonary evaluation
Lifestyle Changes
Commitment to long-term lifestyle changes is essential for success.
Immediate Recovery
- Liquid diet for the first week
- Gradual introduction of pureed foods
- Walking encouraged immediately after surgery
- Pain management with oral medications
Long-term Success
- Regular follow-up appointments
- Nutritional counseling and support
- Physical activity and exercise
- Psychological support if needed
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