Bariatric Surgery In Otago
Do you find it challenging to achieve long-term weight loss even with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes? Here at Otago Surgical Associates, we provide comprehensive assessment, and offer bariatric surgery options to help eligible patients achieve the best results, and improve their life. During your consultation, we’ll explain which weight loss surgery in New Zealand offers the best outcome based on your current health and medical health.
“At Otago Surgical Associates, we provide personalised assessment and evidence-based care to determine the most appropriate surgical option for you.”
Understanding Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery procedure. Its purpose is to assist with weight loss in obese patients by structurally altering their digestive system, hunger, and appetite hormones. If you’ve reached certain clinical criteria, and previously haven’t been able to achieve long-term success through non-surgical methods, your doctor usually recommends bariatric surgery.
There are three common types of weight loss surgery, and each procedure has unique benefits that may be the best for your particular case. During your consultation, our professionals assess and outline these procedures, along with the possible results, risks, and recovery time so that you can make an informed decision about your treatment
Weight Loss Surgery Options
Here at Otago Surgical Associates, we understand that each patient is different, and so our treatment plans for each individual. Our healthcare professionals check your BMI (body mass index), health conditions, lifestyle, and overall health goals.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
During a gastric sleeve surgery, most of the stomach is removed so only a smaller sleeve-shaped portion remains. It limits the quantity of food that you can consume, as well as reduces appetite hormones that trigger feelings of hunger.
Many patients opt for gastric sleeve in New Zealand since it results in significant weight loss, but allows food to move through the digestive system normally. The sleeve gastrectomy assists to improve weight-related medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnoea.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
A gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach and bypasses part of the small intestine. The surgery usually leads to reduced feelings of hunger, decreased caloric intake and less calorie absorption.
Gastric bypass in New Zealand helps qualified patients achieve significant, long-term weight loss. They may be the best solution for individuals who have more complex obesity-related conditions. Your doctor will explain whether this is the most suitable treatment for you to meet your weight loss goals.
Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery
Mini gastric bypass surgery is a viable surgical option, using a more simple procedure that results in many of the same benefits of the standard gastric bypass surgery. The mini gastric bypass procedure may be appropriate for certain patients, depending on your medical history and weight loss goals.
Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?
A successful bariatric surgery procedure is heavily dependent on lifestyle changes, proper nutrition, psychological support, and follow-up care.
If you wish to learn more about weight loss surgery options available, Otago Surgical Associates provides you with expert guidance and recommendations to assist you in choosing the right treatment for your journey to a healthier, fuller life!