Frequently Asked Questions
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a measure of a person’s weight in relation to their height, used to determine if someone is underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
The most common types of bariatric surgery are gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Mini Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, Gastric Balloon, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.
The eligibility criteria for bariatric surgery vary depending on the BMI. type of procedure will be decided upon patient’s overall health and medical history. Factors such as age, BMI, weight-related health conditions, and psychological evaluation are typically taken into consideration when determining eligibility.
The amount of weight loss that can be expected after surgery varies depending on the type of procedure, the patient’s starting weight (Pre-operative weight), and their adherence to post-operative dietary and exercise guidelines. Overall all procedure may give good results within 1st year of surgery.
The recovery period varies depending on the patient’s overall health and medical history. Most patients can return to work and other normal activities within 1 week following surgery.
Bariatric surgery is generally considered successful if the patient loses at least 70% to 80% of their excess weight and maintains that weight loss for longer time if they follows guidelines given by doctor and maintain good follow up with the Bariatric team.
The coverage of bariatric surgery varies depending on the patient’s insurance provider and policy terms and conditions. More over now a days bariatric surgery is covered by insurance companies. Also it depends on criteria of IRDA for Bariatric surgery.
The most common types of treatment for sleep apnea include lifestyle changes such as weight loss, avoiding alcohol and sleeping on the side, behavioral changes, positional therapy, oral appliances, CPAP / BIPAP therapy and in some cases, surgery.
Sleep apnea treatment is typically recommended for individuals who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea by a sleep specialist after a sleep study.
The need for ongoing treatment will depend on the underlying cause of your sleep apnea. Some individuals may require treatment for the rest of their lives, while OBESE patinets may see improvement and no longer require treatment after Bariatric Surgery
