Obesity, is defined by the World Health Organization as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, is the condition of a person being high above the normal weight values. This situation has been transformed into a social problem over the years with the increase in ready-made food consumption and the change of lifestyles. This disease, which directly affects one’s quality of life and psychological status, can lead to death even if it progresses.
Furthermore, obesity causes predisposition to cardiovascular diseases, while it also involves risk factors such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Cancer, sleep apnea, asthma, reflux, coronary artery diseases, liver fatigue, low back pain, joint problems, and urinary incontinence are also among the problems that obesity may cause.
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Obesity
Obesity has a close relationship with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is seen in 2-3% of people in normal weight, 6% in overweight people and 20% in obese patients.
Bariatric Surgery Process
There are some criteria for patients who want to undergo bariatric(obesity) surgery. These criteria can be listed as follows:
- Age between 20-65
- Body mass index above normal values and no additional disease
- If there is an additional disease (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, asthma, polycystic ovary syndrome, severe joint problems), body mass index (BMI) value of 35-40kg / m2
- Body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg / m2 in difficult-to-control diabetes
- Individuals who have previously had any diet with personal effort
- Individuals who will come to follow-up examinations in the post-operative period and use the recommended support and drugs
- Individuals without any substance addiction
The criteria for people who are not fit for surgery are as follows:
● Alcohol or drug addiction
● Stomach cancer disease
● Smoking
Before and After Surgery
There are many procedures before obesity surgery. The main aim here is to make a healthy treatment by analyzing the disease completely. Therefore, patients should follow some rules for up to 2-3 weeks before the operation. In order to prevent breathing problems, it is very important to stop smoking 2 weeks in advance. In addition, a special diet should be started sometime before the operation. According to the results of the interviews and examinations to be made with our doctor, there may be other special rules to be followed.
Family support is very important in such operations. Therefore, the patient should not come to the hospital alone. It is aimed to provide a rapid recovery process with the procedures to be performed after the surgery. It is especially important to get up and walk on the first day. In this way, it will be possible to eliminate the risk of embolism. When discharged, it is recommended to walk a lot. In addition, plenty of oral fluid intake is required.
What Should Be Considered After Surgery?
A healthy diet is the most important point after obesity surgery. Regular exercise and movement are also important. The program and recommendations determined by our doctor should be followed.
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