Category Archives: Obesity Surgery

Overview “Overweight” and “Obesity” refers to body weight that is greater than which is considered healthy for a certain height. The useful measure of overweight and obesity is the BMI (Body Mass Index) which is calculated from the height and weight. Obesity and overweight is imposed as an increasing burden on the world’s population in… Read More »

Too much or too less of anything is against the natural form of balance and can be chaotic. The thought is apt for all things in the world, be it population, technology, emotions, or food. Unbalanced/unhealthy  diet, meager physical activities worsen the existing medical conditions of a person. Carrying those extra pounds face you with… Read More »

Overview                            With every passing day the problem of obesity is turning as an epidemic not just in developed nations but also in the third world.  Though earlier many called it as a sign of prosperity but it is no more a sign of development. Now, with obesity one can find a number of health issues… Read More »

Types of Obesity Surgery : There are several surgical options to losing weight and some of these are jotted down as under: Sleeve Gastrectomy : In this procedure, the surgeon inserts a thin vertical sleeve of stomach by simply creating with the help of stapling device. It comes like a banana and the rest of… Read More »

Overview The laparoscopic surgery for obesity is for severely overweight people. This surgery includes use of a specialized telescope called a laparoscope for viewing the stomach. Hence the laparoscopic bariatric surgery for weight loss involves making smaller abdominal incisions. Available Weight Loss Treatment The following are the available weight loss treatments: Laparoscopic Gastric Banding or… Read More »