Metabolic Surgery
What is ‘metabolic surgery’?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/metabolic-syndrome). The primary components are:
- A large waistline.
- High triglyceride (or you’re on lipid-lowering medications).
- Low HDL levels (or you’re on lipid-lowering medications).
- High blood pressure (or you’re on medicine to treat high blood pressure).
- High blood sugar (or you’re on medicine to treat high blood sugar).
When two or more of the above factors are present then the person is said to be suffering from ‘Metabolic Syndrome’. Obese people have a very high risk of developing metabolic syndrome. People suffering from metabolic syndrome have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease and Diabetes.
FAQ & Info
The ethos of MetaBariatric Clinic lies in its dedication to empowering individuals to reclaim their health and vitality. With a blend of expertise, empathy, and innovation, the clinic remains a trusted haven for those embarking on their transformative weight loss journey.
Depending on which procedure you have, you may lose 59 to 72% of excess weight in the first 12 to 14 months after surgery.
If you have minimally invasive gastric sleeve or laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, you can expect to return to work in about 1-2 weeks. If you have a physically strenuous job, you may talk with your employer about working half-days or taking on some lighter work until you recover.
You will go through an assessment with a bariatric surgeon. This includes tests to evaluate your blood, gastrointestinal (GI) system, heart and lungs. Your surgeon will decide which tests you need. If you need help scheduling your tests, our bariatric surgery team is here to help.
Metabolic surgery works in two ways. It restricts the amount of food you can eat, and for some procedures, it changes how nutrients are absorbed, leading to reduced calorie intake.