You may be eligible for weight loss the surgery
- you have a high body mass index (BMI) and an obesity-related condition that might improve if you lost weight, eg, type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. BMI criteria vary but are often between 35 and 70
- you’ve tried all other weight loss methods, such as dieting and exercise, but have struggled to lose weight or keep it off
- you understand the serious changes surgery will make to your life
- you agree to long-term follow-up after surgery – such as making healthy lifestyle changes, taking long term multivitamins and attending regular check-ups.
Smoking or vaping may mean surgery isn’t safe for you. Your healthcare provider will be able to talk to you about the criteria in more detail. They can also talk to you about whether weight loss surgery is the right option for you. Although the success rate for most weight loss surgery is high, make sure you understand the risks and what to expect before and afterwards.
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There are several different types of weight loss surgery. These are the 3 most common types in Aotearoa New Zealand:
Sleeve gastrectomy. This surgery removes the outer three-quarters of your stomach so it’s much smaller than it was before. The rest of the stomach is shaped into a long gastric tube or ‘sleeve’. This means you cannot eat as much as you could before surgery and you’ll feel full sooner.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. A gastric bypass is where a small pouch is made at the top of your stomach. The pouch is then connected to your small intestine, missing out (bypassing) the rest of the stomach. This means it takes less food to make you feel full and you’ll absorb fewer calories from the food you eat.
One anastomosis gastric bypass. This is similar to the Roux-en-Y bypass but requires only 1 not 2 joins of the bowel. This means you eat less and absorb fewer calories.
Surgery on its own does not lead to long lasting weight loss.
It is only an opportunity/tool for you to change eating habits. Increase daily physical activity and commit to lifelong follow up.
There can be problems, even a long time after the operation. Problems may be relat to:
- The surgery itself, depending on the procedure, eg, leaking from a staple line/join, stricture, reflux or hernia. Another operation may be needed.
- Missing vital vitamins and minerals. Supplements may need to be taken for the rest of your life to prevent this. Eating a good diet is also helpful.
- The major change you’ve had. Your body image and the way other people relate to you can take quite a lot of adjusting to.