Check if you’re a prospect for weight loss surgical treatment

Are you among those individuals who have a hard time to slim down in spite of checking out numerous diet plans and health clubs? Sharjah local Rosamma took a bank loan to money her bariatric surgical treatment. The expert in her mid-30s, having actually attempted all techniques, was under continuous pressure to slim down. She lastly chose to take the surgical path.

While scepticism to go under the knife to slim down is an arguable subject, professionals explain that society requires to comprehend that bariatric surgical treatment is not cosmetic surgery, it is a metabolic one.

An rapid boost in the variety of bariatric surgical treatments has actually been observed in the UAE as locals consider it as a feasible alternative for battling weight problems, diabetes to name a few factors for weight gain.

Dr Abhay Ramakant Khadke, professional basic surgical treatment, Aster Hospital Mankhool, stated: “Obesity in the UAE is on the rise due to  sedentary lifestyle and disposable income. Obesity surgery is appropriately placed to face the menace and can be termed as elixir considering its long-term benefits.”

Sharjah local, SM, an expert in the late 30s chose the surgical treatment as remaining fit was the objective. “Prior to taking the crucial decision, I had a series of counselling sessions. The basic mindset has to be clear that it is a life-altering decision and a careful view needs to be taken before the plunge.”

Dr Anup Kumar Panigrahi, professional and head of department, very little gain access to surgical treatment at the RAK Hospital, stated: “People are now looking for faster ways to shed the extra kilos. They no longer regard the procedure as cosmetic; rather it is a quick route to getting rid of ailment that is known to give birth to other diseases.”

Use of social networks in spreading out awareness on the advantages this surgical treatment and collective effort of numerous medical facilities in UAE in promoting bariatric surgical treatment as an alternative have actually caused the increase in pattern.

Dr Uday Shankar, professional basic cosmetic surgeon, Zulekha Hospital Dubai, stated: “The standardisation of requirements for bariatric surgery and hospital infrastructure by the local healthcare authorities have instilled confidence about safety of these procedures, also greater awareness among general population about the ill effects of ‘diabesity’ which is a combination of obesity and diabetes.”

Endorsing a comparable view, Dr Ali Al Dameh, expert basic cosmetic surgeon at the American Hospital Dubai, stated: “Metabolic and weight loss surgery is a great tool and solution for those who have tried diet and exercise yet failed to maintain a healthy weight.”

Dr Hussam Trabulsi, professional bariatric cosmetic surgeon at the Medcare Hospital, explains that in spite of the boost of the variety of surgical treatments over the last 10 years, we are yet to provide the bariatric service for individuals in requirement. “I think we are utilising this service only for 10 per cent to 15 per cent of the people. We need to send a message that by going through this procedure, one can live better.”

Six months waiting time for bariatric surgical treatments at Dubai Hospital

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) just recently exposed that the Dubai Hospital had actually performed 1,400 bariatric surgical treatments in the last 4 years. The healthcare facility reported that less than one percent of the clients experienced adverse effects triggering the visits for bariatric surgical treatment at the healthcare facility scheduled for 6 months.

Dr Zaid Abdul Aziz Al Mazimi, expert and head of bariatric surgical treatment department, Dubai Hospital, stated the DHA offered all required assistance for physicians to perform surgical treatments that are on par with the global requirements. The services consist of sleeve gastrectomy, stomach bypass and complex cases referred from other medical facilities.

Who should go with a bariatric surgical treatment?

You might go under the knife if you have:

>A Body Mass Index of 40 or above, or more than 100 pounds obese

>A Body Mass Index of 35 or above and a minimum of several obesity-related co-morbidities such as type II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and other breathing conditions, non-alcoholic fatty liver illness, osteoarthritis, lipid problems, food poisonings, or cardiovascular disease

>Inability to attain a healthy weight loss with previous efforts

Source: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

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