Obese individuals are at a far greater risk of dying of an obesity-associated disease. Obesity accounts for more than 280,000 deaths annually and will soon overtake smoking as the primary preventable cause of death.

1. Bariatric Surgery Myths Busted

2. Bariatric Surgery Myths Busted
“Bariatric surgery can help the morbidly obese achieve long-term success.”
Many overweight people often die soon in life due to lifestyle disorders like diabetes, lung disease and
heart attacks. Thousands of obese people die every year and obesity will become the number one cause
of death in the world, overtaking smoking. Losing weight the regular way by exercising, following a strict
diet and even using medicines have a very little chance of success especially for those who are morbidly
obese.
Weight loss or bariatric surgery can help the morbidly obese achieve long-term success. It is especially
recommended for those suffering from other ailments like diabetes and hypertension. This surgery has a
number of myths associated with it. Bariatric surgery especially in India, is believed to be very risky for
the patient. The specialists at Apollo Spectra can help obese patients understand the pros and cons of
bariatric surgery and perform it as an outpatient operation.
Bariatric Surgery Myths
 It is a high risk surgery - Unlike popular belief, there is almost no risk involved in bariatric
surgery. Thanks to modern technology, the surgery is performed laproscopically and without
any side effects.
 You can eat anything after surgery - Once this surgery is done, it is often believed that people
can eat whatever they like and not put on weight. Though bariatric surgery removes existing fat,
proper diet and exercise need to be followed to maintain a healthy weight.
 Bariatric surgery requires weeks of rest - As this surgery is performed as a laparoscopic surgery,
there is minimum invasion and the patient can leave the hospital in a day.
 Weight loss is permanent - It is quite normal for people to gain weight even after surgery,
though many of the patients do manage to maintain a steady weight for a number of years.
 Surgery is not possible with lifestyle disorders - Many people with lifestyle disorders like
diabetes often get this surgery done without any side effects.

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