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What type of Bariatric Surgeries is there?

• Bariatric surgery is a type of weight-loss
  surgery that has been proven to be the most
  effective way for people who are obese or
  morbidly obese, to lose weight. There are many
  different types of bariatric surgeries, so its
  important you know which one is best for you and
  your needs. In this blog post, we will review the
  2 main types of Bariatric Surgery in Singapore.
• The sleeve gastrectomy
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
• The sleeve gastrectomy
• The sleeve gastrectomy has become the simplest
  and most popular bariatric surgery in Singapore
  and its permanent. Using this procedure, some
  part of the stomach is

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• removed. The person's stomach will then shrink to
  the size and shape of an egg, which takes away
  hunger pangs because it no longer has enough room
  for food intake.
• This type of procedure can be done in two ways
• Laparoscopically
• Open
• Laparoscopic procedure
• The laparoscopic procedure for the sleeve
  gastrectomy is a minimally invasive surgery done
  through small incisions and which does not
  require any general anesthesia. This process
  involves using an endoscope inserted into one of
  the abdominal areas (usually on the patient's
  right side, near their navel) to remove some part
  of the stomach while leaving other parts intact.
  This procedure does not require any stitches so
  it is very easy to recover from.
• Open Procedure
• The open procedure for the sleeve gastrectomy is
  a traditional surgery. This process involves
  making an incision from the patient's lower
  abdomen (usually below their navel) up to their
  rib cage, removing some of the stomach and then
  sewing it back together with stitches or
  staples. The recovery time will be longer than
  that of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, but it
  will be easier to perform.
• Pros
• There are many benefits associated with this form
  of bariatric surgery including increased levels
  of good cholesterol, decreased triglycerides and
  blood pressure as well as weight loss over time.
  In some cases there may also be less joint pain
  due to better postural alignment after shedding
  pounds thanks to lower body mass index (BMI) and
  the removal of excess weight.

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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass The Roux-en-Y Gastric
Bypass (RYGB) is also a popular type of bariatric
surgery in Singapore and it is similar to the
sleeve gastrectomy but It is not permanent. It
involves restricting the stomach in order to
limit food intake and help patients lose weight.
It can be performed either as an open procedure,
laparoscopically or through keyhole surgery -
whatever is best suited for the patient's
individual needs. One of the first steps of this
process is to cut off about 75 of your stomach
and then pull up part of that section, so after
it heals there will only be enough room in your
stomach for about 25. This leaves less space
for food consumption which ultimately results in
losing weight over time with reduced hunger pangs
because you are not able to eat large amounts at
one time. Pros Surgery can result in an average
weight loss of at least 60 within 12 months and
may also be associated with improved quality of
life due to reduced joint pain, less fatigue as
well as fewer digestive problems such as
indigestion or bloating. In some cases surgery
may even help lower blood sugar levels for
diabetics. Cons The RYGB is a restrictive form
of bariatric surgery that requires patients to
adhere strictly to their diet plan post-surgery
so they don't eat large portions which could
cause them to become very ill from overeating -
this includes items like high fats foods
(including fried food), processed meats,
salt/sugar rich foods (including candy and
desserts) as well as liquids. Conclusion There
are many types of bariatric surgeries in
Singapore available for patients who need to
lose weight, and each type is different depending
upon the needs and wants of those seeking this
form of medical procedure. We've covered two
popular options above - sleeve gastrectomy and
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, all of which have
different levels of pros and cons, benefits as
well as drawbacks. It is important to fully
understand the risks, benefits and limitations
for each before moving forward with any type of
surgery.