{"id":12333,"date":"2024-03-11T08:33:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T08:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/diet-vs-bariatric-surgery\/"},"modified":"2024-06-13T07:52:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T07:52:27","slug":"diet-vs-bariatric-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/diet-vs-bariatric-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Diet vs. Bariatric Surgery: Weighing Your Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- META DATA --><br \/>\n\tmtctheme_content = &#8220;<div id=\"pagemenu\" class=\"page-menu\"><a href=\"#obesity\">Obesity<\/a><a href=\"#diet_and_exercise\">Diet and Exercise<\/a><a href=\"#bariatric_surgery\">Bariatric Surgery<\/a><a href=\"#diet_vs_surgery\">Diet vs Surgery<\/a><a href=\"#eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><a href=\"#advantages\">Advantages<\/a><a href=\"#results\">Results<\/a><a href=\"#FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/div>rnrn<div id=\"synopsis\" class=\"content-area content-area--synopsis\"><p>Lost on your journey to health? The debate on diet vs. bariatric surgery can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Don't worry. We\u2019ll help decode the dilemma so you can get closer to a healthier you. Read on!<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"MkXGu5PgNOw\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MkXGu5PgNOw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Testimonial for Gastric Sleeve in Tijuana Mexico (Happy - Returns with Friend!)<\/h5><\/div>rnrnWashington native Nancy had gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana.rnrnShe lost<strong> 40 lbs in 4 months<\/strong> and was so thrilled she visited again. This time to help her friend have the same easy yet highly rewarding experience!rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"obesity\" class=\"section-heading\">How Does Obesity Affect Health in the Long-Term?<\/h2>\n    rnrnBefore you find the winner of the<strong> diet vs. bariatric surgery game<\/strong>, consider the toll obesity has on you. As your weight increases, your bones, brain, and other body organs find it hard to function.rnrnThis effect of obesity can take years off your life. Unless you commit to a method, it can lead to chronic health problems. These include:rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Type 2 Diabetes<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnIf you have abdominal obesity, there&#8217;s a high <strong>risk of developing diabetes<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Wiley Online Library<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is visceral abdominal fat area a better indicator for hyperglycemic risk?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cHigher abdominal obesity... has been proved to be associated with the risk for developing type 2 diabetesu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/jdi.13217>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnAbdominal fat hampers the<strong> function of cells<\/strong> that respond to insulin. Thus, leading to insulin resistance &#8211; a significant reason behind diabetes.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Open Access Text<\/p>\n<p><strong>Obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cAbdominal fat causes fat cells to release...chemicals, which can make the body less sensitive to the insulin...insulin resistance - a major trigger for type 2 diabetes.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.oatext.com\/obesity-and-type-2-diabetes-mellitus.php#Article>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<div id=\"KNqk\" class=\"content-area content-area--question\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/themes\/mtctheme\/assets\/img\/question.png\" alt=\"Question\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"section-title\">Did you know?<\/h3>\n<p>rnrnYou can lower the risk of diabetes by 16% for every kg (2.2 pounds) you lose.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Plos Medicine<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight loss strategies, weight change, and type 2 diabetes in US health professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'On average, the risk of diabetes is estimated to reduce by 16% per kilogram weight loss in individuals with overweight\/obesity and prediabetes'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosmedicine\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pmed.1004094>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Respiratory Disorders<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnIn a study on <strong>1,167 patients<\/strong> with respiratory issues, 40% patients were fat. They weren&#8217;t just overweight. They had an average <strong>BMI of 36.5<\/strong>, which puts them at moderate risk.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Lung India<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clinical impact of obesity on respiratory diseases A real-life study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cA total of 1167 patients were included; about 39% of the population had average BMI 36.5 kg\/m2.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/lungindia\/Fulltext\/2021\/08000\/Clinical_impact_of_obesity_on_respiratory.4.aspx>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnAll the obese patients had <strong>various kinds of respiratory issues<\/strong>. Primarily, they suffered from sleep apnea syndrome &amp; asthma.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Lung India<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clinical impact of obesity on respiratory diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'The primary respiratory diseases...were Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS, 19%) and asthma (15%).'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/lungindia\/Fulltext\/2021\/08000\/Clinical_impact_of_obesity_on_respiratory.4.aspx>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Cerebrovascular Disease &amp; Stroke<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnStroke is the <strong>5th leading cause<\/strong> of death in the US.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>CDC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leading Causes of Death<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cNumber of deaths for leading causes of death: Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 160,264u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/fastats\/leading-causes-of-death.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/span> One factor that plays a role in this is obesity.rnrnBeing obese <strong>raises bad cholesterol<\/strong> (<abbr title=\"Low-Density Lipoprotein\">LDL<\/abbr>) &amp; lowers good cholesterol (<abbr title=\"High-Density Lipoprotein\">HDL<\/abbr>).<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Medline Plus<\/p>\n<p><strong>LDL: The 'Bad' Cholesterol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'Being overweight tends to raise your LDL level, lower your HDL level, and increase your total cholesterol level'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ldlthebadcholesterol.html>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/span> Cholesterol (saturated fat) can build up in the<strong> blood vessels<\/strong>.rnrnIf it stays there for a long time, it can <strong>obstruct blood flow<\/strong>. Thus, resulting in a stroke.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>American Stroke Association<\/p>\n<p><strong>Risk Factors Under Your Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cLarge amounts of cholesterol in the blood can build up and cause blood clots u2014 leading to a strokeu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.stroke.org\/en\/about-stroke\/stroke-risk-factors\/risk-factors-under-your-control>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrnYou must melt the <strong>stubborn fat<\/strong> pushing you to such chronic conditions. Itu2019s time to understand whether dieting can help you or will surgery be your savior.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"diet_and_exercise\" class=\"section-heading\">How Does Diet &amp; Exercise Work To Help You Lose Weight?<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe fundamental principle of weight loss is to consume fewer calories than you can burn.rnrn<div id=\"gubx\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<strong>Dieting involves<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Meal prep<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Portion control<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Counting calories<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Balancing nutrition<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Lots of experimentation!<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97351\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/04\/Diet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97352\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/04\/Exercise.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<strong>Exercising involves<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Consistent workouts<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Tracking progress<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Pushing through discomfort<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Finding activities that yield results<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Enjoying the process!<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrnUnfortunately, most people soon find themselves in the hard-to-cross plateau stage.u00a0At this stage, people give up on their new diet\/exercise habits and start regaining weight.rnrnThe few who don&#8217;t give up try more effective diets like the keto diet.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Keto u2013 An Effective Non-Calorie-Restricting Diet<\/h3>\n<p>rnKeto is a <strong>low-carb, high-fat diet<\/strong> through which your body gets into ketosis. In this state, your body uses fat instead of glucose (from carbs) as energy.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Ketogenic Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cA ketogenic diet primarily consists of high fats... and very low carbohydrates...Ketone bodies replace glucose as a primary source of energy...increased breakdown of fats that result in fatty acids. u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnBut, like every diet, your body needs time to adjust to keto. You may suffer from issues like<strong> fatigue, constipation, and fatty liver<\/strong> during this period.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cketo flu...encompasses symptoms including fatigue, headache...nausea...constipation...Long-term side effects include hepatic steatosis, kidney stones, hypoproteinemia, and vitamin deficiency.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7480775\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[10]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnTake your doctor&#8217;s advice before you start. Keto may not suit your medication.rn<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97268 size-full\" title=\"Food Proportions Allowed on Keto | Bariatric Surgery vs Diet\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/04\/Keto-Diet.png\" alt=\"Food Proportions Allowed on Keto | Bariatric Surgery vs Diet\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Whatu2019s Allowed on Keto?<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>It&#8217;s Not One Size Fits All<\/h3>\n<p>rnSadly, natural ways of <strong>weight loss<\/strong> don&#8217;t work for everyone. Not everyone has the will to maintain the necessary lifestyle changes for long.rnrnSurgery is the better choice between the keto diet and bariatric surgery because it works. Patients <strong>lose 77%<\/strong> of their excess weight within a year after surgery.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>ASMBS<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cPatients may lose as much as 60% of excess weight six months after surgery, and 77% of excess weight as early as 12 months after surgery.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/asmbs.org\/resources\/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[11]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnThe benefits are incredible for those with issues like <strong>hypertension and diabetes<\/strong> on top.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>ASMBS<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cMajority of bariatric surgery patients with diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea experience remission of these obesity-related diseases.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/asmbs.org\/resources\/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[12]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">How Do You Know if Surgery Will Work for You?<\/h2>\n    rnrnCheck the <a href=\"#ELIGIBILITY\">eligibility<\/a> criteria. Make sure you understand the whole process &#8211; from <strong>before the surgery to <a href=\"#AFTERCARE\">aftercare<\/a><\/strong>.rnrnOf all the options, most people select sleeve gastrectomy because of its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-sleeve-surgery-cost-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low cost abroad<\/a><\/strong>. However, some find gastric bypass surgery better compared to anything else.rnrnPeople choose <strong>gastric bypass<\/strong> instead of dieting and exercising because it&#8217;s highly effective. It also helps cure issues like diabetes and <strong>sleep apnea at a faster rate<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Nature<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Seven-year trajectories of body weight, quality of life and comorbidities following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cRemission rates for type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep-apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)...significantly favored RYGB.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41366-021-01028-5>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[13]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnWant to know more about these types of weight loss surgeries? Keep reading.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"bariatric_surgery\" class=\"section-heading\">Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"1pEtba4SlS4\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1pEtba4SlS4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Explore the Bariatric Surgery Options You Have<\/h5><\/div>rnrn<div id=\"901y\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92135 size-medium\" title=\"Gastric Sleeve Procedure\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/03\/Gastric-Sleeve-Surgery-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric Sleeve Procedure\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Gastric Sleeve<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrnDuring <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-sleeve-in-nuevo-laredo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleeve gastrectomy<\/a>, the surgeon will remove 80% of your stomach.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>\n<p><strong>Bariatric Surgery Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cBy removing the portion of the stomach that produces most of the u201chunger hormoneu201d...It decreases hunger, increases fullness...maintain...blood sugar control.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/asmbs.org\/patients\/bariatric-surgery-procedures#sleeve>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[14]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnAu00a0<strong>smaller stomach<\/strong>u00a0means<strong>u00a0you feel full faster.<\/strong>rnrnAlso, the part thatu2019s removed produces theu00a0<strong>hunger hormone.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>ASMBS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bariatric Surgery Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'By removing the portion of the stomach that produces most of the u201chunger hormoneu201du2026It decreases hunger, increases fullnessu2026maintainu2026blood sugar control.'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/asmbs.org\/patients\/bariatric-surgery-procedures#sleeve>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[15]<\/sup><\/span><\/strong>rnrnRemoving it helps reduce your hunger, preventing over-eating.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn<div id=\"DFHc\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Gastric Bypass Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97269 size-medium\" title=\"Gastric Bypass Procedure\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/04\/Gastric-Bypass-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric Bypass Procedure\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Gastric Bypass<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrnIn this procedure, the surgeon will separate an egg-sized portion of your stomach.rnrnHe will then attach it to the small intestine.rnrn<a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-bypass-surgery-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gastric bypass<\/a> is quite reliable (success rate of 88%).<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>MDPI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis of the Variability in Different Criteria to Define the Success of Bariatric Surgery: Retrospective Study 5-Year Follow-Up after Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cfor patients in the RYGB group...higher success rates are calculated...EWL (88%)u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/12\/1\/187>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[16]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnIt&#8217;s also effective in relieving obesity-related conditions.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>ASMBS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bariatric Surgery Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cThe stomach is divided into a smaller top portion (pouch) which is about the size of an egg...Reliable and long-lasting weight loss... Effective for remission of obesity-associated conditionsu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/asmbs.org\/patients\/bariatric-surgery-procedures#bypass>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[17]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn<div id=\"cjoz\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Gastric Balloon Procedure<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97270 size-medium\" title=\"Gastric Balloon Procedure\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/04\/Gastric-Balloon-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric Balloon Procedure\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5>Gastric Balloon<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrnThe surgeon sends a <strong>deflated balloon<\/strong> into your stomach. Then fills it up with saline.rnrnThe inflated balloon <strong>reduces the space<\/strong> in your stomach. Thus, limiting the amount of food you eat.rnrnThe best part is &#8211; the <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-balloon-in-cancun-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gastric balloon<\/a> procedure is <strong>reversible<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Endoscopic intragastric balloon: a gimmick or a viable option for obesity?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cThe intragastric balloon (IGB) probably set the starting point of endoscopic bariatric therapy...an empty balloon is introduced into the stomach...The balloon is then inflated with air or saline...non-invasive, reversible u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7154325\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[18]<\/sup><\/span> All these procedures use a laparoscopic surgery method. It&#8217;s <strong>less invasive<\/strong> &amp; allows faster healing.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n\n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>MDPI<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Review on Tactile Displays for Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cLaparoscopic surgery (LS) is a minimally invasive technique...shortens recovery timeu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-4095\/3\/4\/36>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[19]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrnScared of incisions? Check out a new weight loss procedure called <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESG<\/a>.rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"M6BF5W_419U\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M6BF5W_419U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>A<\/h5><\/div>rnrnOnce you get the surgery done, you should prioritize post-op diet and exercise.rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Make the right choice!<\/h2><h3>Contact MTC for any queries<\/h3><a href=\"\/schedule-call\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Book a call<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Aftercare<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe<strong> right diet &amp; exercise<\/strong> are vital for successful weight loss post-op. This holds true not only during recovery but for years down the line to acheive sustainable health.rnrnrnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"orrVu2EPV0c\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=orrVu2EPV0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Top Tips To Boost Post-Op Weight Loss<\/h5><\/div>rnrnBefore you are discharged, an expert will guide you through all this.u00a0 But you will only reach that stage if you decide to get surgery.rnrnReady to make your choice?rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"diet_vs_surgery\" class=\"section-heading\">Diet vs. Bariatric Surgery: Which Is the Better Option for You?<\/h2>\n    rnrnBefore you find the best option for you, it&#8217;s crucial to understand the best choice in general.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Is It Better To Lose Weight Naturally or Through Surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>rnThe best option is to lose weight naturally.rnrnHowever, it doesn&#8217;t work for most people, especially those with more than a <strong>few pounds to lose<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>AHA Journals<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Comparative Effectiveness of Gastric Bypass and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Hypertension Remission and Relapse: The ENGAGE CVD Study<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cOnly 50% of studies...show at least 5% weight loss (considered clinically meaningful), and most of the participants gain back at least half of this lost weight over 18 to 30 monthsu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/HYPERTENSIONAHA.120.16934>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[23]<\/sup><\/span> If you are considering surgery, likely, you have already tried diet and exercise.rnrnFor some people,<strong> extensive dieting and exercising<\/strong> can cause more trouble. For instance, you will be more prone to injury in the gym.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Research Square<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Obese Population: A Retrospective Study in a Single Center in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201c...people with more than accepted BMI level will be at higher risk of having ACL tear. In other words, the BMI elevation is associated with developing ACL tearu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/assets.researchsquare.com\/files\/rs-32771\/v1\/fe0ca023-f13b-43c7-8ea5-ebfcf8e3552b.pdf?c=1631842516>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[24]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnOr if you try intermittent fasting and your body is not used to it, you may <strong>start stress-eating<\/strong>. You may think that following the weight loss surgery diet without the surgery will get the same results.rnrnBut that&#8217;s far from facts! A 2021 study found that only <strong>10% of patients<\/strong> who got surgery were unhappy.rnrnA whopping <strong>96%<\/strong> of those who <strong>relied on diet and exercise<\/strong> were left wanting better results.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Science Direct<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Long-term durability of weight loss after bariatric surgery; a retrospective study<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cPatients Satisfaction Satisfied 45 (90.0%) 2 (4.0%) Unsatisfied 5 (10.0%) 48 (96.0%)u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2405857220301340>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[25]<\/sup><\/span> But if you are still in doubt, letu2019s make the decision easier.rnrn<a id=\"ELIGIBILITY\"><\/a>Let&#8217;s check the eligibility criteria!rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"eligibility\" class=\"section-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible for Losing Weight Through Diet and Exercise?<\/h3>\n<p>rnEveryone! That&#8217;s right. You are good to go as long as your body responds well to diet and exercise.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible for Losing Weight Through Bariatric Surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>rnThree factors determine eligibility for surgery:rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>BMI<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Related health conditions<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Previous weight loss attempts<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<div id=\"fOkY\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrnHave a <strong>BMI &gt; 35<\/strong>? You are eligible for surgery whether you have co-morbidities or not.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Science Daily<\/p>\n<p><strong>After 30 years -- new guidelines for weight-loss surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'The ASMBS...recommend metabolic and bariatric surgery for individuals with a BMI of 35 or more regardless of presence, absence, or severity of obesity-related conditions'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2022\/10\/221021093735.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[26]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrnYou are also eligible if your BMI is between <strong>30 to 34.9<\/strong> &amp; you have failed to lose weight naturally.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Science Daily<\/p>\n    <p><strong>After 30 years -- new guidelines for weight-loss surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cBut even without metabolic disease...weight-loss surgery should be considered starting at BMI 30 for people who do not achieve...weight loss or obesity disease-related improvement using nonsurgical methods.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2022\/10\/221021093735.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[27]<\/sup><\/span> Our partner clinics have helped many patients with <strong>BMI &gt; 30<\/strong>.rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"RTkixwEGcXw\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RTkixwEGcXw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Are You Eligible for Weight Loss Surgery?<\/h5><\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>How To Know if Bariatric Surgery Is the Right Option for You?<\/h3>\n<p>rnAsk yourself.rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Is my <strong>BMI &gt; 30<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Is my<strong> doctor suggesting<\/strong> that I undergo a <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/bariatric-procedure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bariatric procedure<\/a>?<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Have I tried<strong> dieting and exercising<\/strong> to lose weight? Did my attempt(s) fail?<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Does my <strong>weight keep coming back<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Do I have related issues like <strong>diabetes<\/strong>, <strong>high <abbr title=\"Blood Pressure\">BP<\/abbr><\/strong>, etc., that make life miserable?<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnIf the answers are <strong>NO<\/strong>, try <strong>exercise &amp; diet<\/strong> instead of bariatric surgery to get to a healthy weight.rnrnBut if your answer is <strong>YES<\/strong>, <strong>weight loss surgery<\/strong> will be right for you.rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Know more about bariatric surgery!<\/h2><h3>Click below to book a call<\/h3><a href=\"\/schedule-call\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Book now<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"advantages\" class=\"section-heading\">Advantages of Bariatric Surgery vs Diet and Exercise<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"ck6I6QCkpi8\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ck6I6QCkpi8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>How Bariatric Surgery Transforms Your Life<\/h5><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">1. Bariatric Surgery Has a High Success Rate<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYou can try too many diets and forms of exercise and still not get results. But that&#8217;s not the case with bariatric surgeries. The success rate of surgeries is relatively high.rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Success Rate (<abbr title=\"Excess Weight Loss\">EWL<\/abbr> &gt; 50%)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Gastric Sleeve<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Gastric Bypass<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>73.2%<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Research Gate<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proposal for an Index for Predicting the Success of Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Pilot Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201csurgical success was deufb01ned as %EWL &gt;50%, a success rate of 73.2% after 5 years was reported for all patientsu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/328523405_Proposal_for_an_Index_for_Predicting_the_Success_of_Sleeve_Gastrectomy_A_Pilot_Study>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[28]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>88%<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>MDPI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis of the Variability in Different Criteria to Define the Success of Bariatric Surgery: Retrospective Study 5-Year Follow-Up after Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'for patients in the RYGB group...higher success rates are calculated...EWL (88%)'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/12\/1\/187>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[29]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn*%<abbr title=\"Excess Weight Loss\">EWL<\/abbr> is a common metric used to <strong>measure weight loss<\/strong> resulting from weight loss surgery.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Springer Link<\/p>\n<p><strong>What predicts the unsuccess of bariatric surgery? An observational retrospective study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cPercentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) is one of the most accepted criteria. It is...the difference between baseline weight and weight after BS divided for the difference between baseline weight and the ideal weightu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s40618-020-01398-z>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[30]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn90% of patients who get surgery are satisfied. In contrast, only <strong>4% of those who lose weight<\/strong> through non-surgical methods are happy.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Science Direct<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long-term durability of weight loss after bariatric surgery; a retrospective study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cMore than 90% of Patients were satisfied inside the RYGB group versus a percent of 4% in non-surgical matches group.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2405857220301340>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[31]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">2. Bariatric Surgery Brings Results for Months<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrn<strong>Diets<\/strong> work only for<strong> up to 18 months<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>AHA Journals<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comparative Effectiveness of Gastric Bypass and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Hypertension Remission and Relapse: The ENGAGE CVD Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cmost of the participants gain back at least half of this lost weight over 18 to 30 monthsu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/HYPERTENSIONAHA.120.16934#d1e1642>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[32]<\/sup><\/span> <strong>Bariatric surgery<\/strong> will help you lose weight for <strong>~ 5 years<\/strong> if not more.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>MDPI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five-Year Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery Patients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cThere were statistically significant reductions of weight and BMI at both 6 months and 5 years after surgery in comparison with the initial values u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1648-9144\/56\/12\/669>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[33]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnThe <strong>avg BMI<\/strong> reduced from <strong>43.25<\/strong> before surgery to <strong>30.66<\/strong> after five years.rnrnCheck this graph. It shows the avg five-year outcome of a study of 66 patients who got bariatric surgery.rn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97354 size-full\" title=\"Graph With BMI Before &amp; After Bariatric Surgery\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/04\/graph.png\" alt=\"Graph With BMI Before &amp; After Bariatric Surgery\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5>5-Year Reduction in BMI After Bariatric Surgery<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>MDPI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five-Year Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery Patients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cAverage values of body mass index (BMI) before surgery, at 6 months, and at 5 years after bariatric surgery u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1648-9144\/56\/12\/669>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[34]<\/sup><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">3. Bariatric Surgery Is Faster &amp; Encouraging<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnDiet and exercise can be difficult with a <strong>busy schedule or demanding job<\/strong>. Itu2019s worse if you also have health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, or cancer.rnrnYes, you will have to change your lifestyle even after surgery. But thanks to faster weight loss initially, you will feel empowered.rnrnThe motivation you get with rapid results after surgery is not what you get when dieting without it.rnrnWorried about the <strong>rare complications<\/strong> from surgery? Consider this! Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of premature death by <strong>30 to 50%<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>ASMBS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cStudies show bariatric surgery may reduce a patientu2019s risk of premature death by 30-50%.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/asmbs.org\/resources\/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgeryy>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[35]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"results\" class=\"section-heading\">Long-Term Results of Diet vs. Bariatric Surgery<\/h2>\n    rnrn<strong>Dieting<\/strong> has some <strong>limitations<\/strong>. It can be highly restrictive, which makes a diet difficult to follow in the long run. You are more likely to <strong>regain the weight lost<\/strong>.rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97441 size-full\" title=\"Percentage of Satisfied Patients | Bariatric Surgery vs Diet\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2023\/04\/Diet-vs-Bariatric-Surgery.jpg\" alt=\"Percentage of Satisfied Patients | Bariatric Surgery vs Diet\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Bariatric Surgery Takes the Lead!<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery vs Diet<\/h3>\n<p>rnA study done on 21,942 patients found that most diets led to <strong>weight loss &amp; improved <abbr title=\"Blood Pressure\">BP<\/abbr><\/strong>. But at 12 months, patients regained their weight, and <abbr title=\"Blood Pressure\">BP<\/abbr> improvements also disappeared.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>BMJ<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in adults: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cOverall, weight loss diminished at 12 months...while the benefits for cardiovascular risk factors of all interventions, except the Mediterranean diet, essentially disappeared.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/369\/bmj.m696>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[36]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnFortunately, bariatric surgery can overcome these issues &amp; provide long-term results. A study done <strong>over 7 years<\/strong> found that patients lost over 20% of their total weight after surgery.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Nature<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Seven-year trajectories of body weight, quality of life and comorbidities following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201cWith 84.2% of participants evaluable after 5u20137 years, model-based percent total weight-loss (%TWL) at 7 years was 23.4 after SG versus 27.3 after RYGBu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41366-021-01028-5\/figures\/1>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[37]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnAlso, only <strong>20 to 25%<\/strong> of bariatric patients regain some weight.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Weight Regain and Insufficient Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery: Definitions, Prevalence, Mechanisms, Predictors, Prevention and Management Strategies, and Knowledge Gaps<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201csome degree of weight regain (WR) is common ... where about 20u201325% of patients struggle with considerable WR after BSu201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8012333\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[38]<\/sup><\/span> And a big<strong> 77% regain weight<\/strong> when relying only on diet &amp; exercise.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>BMC Obesity<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Weight loss and weight gain among participants in a community-based weight loss Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'u201c40.3% gained back some weight, and 37.3% gained back all or more of the weight they lost during their first Challenge.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/bmcobes.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40608-018-0225-1>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[39]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"FAQs\" class=\"section-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Is weight-loss surgery better than diet and exercise?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnWeight loss surgery is better than diet &amp; exercise ifrn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>you&#8217;re obese (BMI &gt; 35)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>have failed to lose weight naturally.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnHere&#8217;s a table summarizing why bariatric surgery will be right for you.rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Comparing Diet vs. Bariatric Surgery<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Diet<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Bariatric Surgery<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Works short-term.<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>You lose weight for years to come.<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Weight regain is likely.<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Itu2019s easier to keep weight off.<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Initial weight loss is challenging.<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Initial weight loss is faster &amp; encouraging.<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Why do people get gastric bypass instead of dieting?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnPeople may choose gastric bypass instead of dieting because they:rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Have tried <strong>dieting<\/strong>, and it didn&#8217;t work.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Need <strong>urgent weight loss<\/strong> due to co-morbidities making life tough.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Know that <strong>gastric bypass<\/strong> is more effective than dieting.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>American Diabetes Association<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight Loss by Low-Calorie Diet Versus Gastric Bypass Surgery in People With Diabetes Results in Divergent Brain Activation Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cSixteen participants underwent gastric bypass surgery, and 19 ...undertook a VLCD (meal replacement) for 4 weeks... weight regain after a short-term VLCD...enduring weight loss after RYGB.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/diabetesjournals.org\/care\/article\/44\/8\/1842\/138778\/Weight-Loss-by-Low-Calorie-Diet-Versus-Gastric>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[40]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Is weight loss surgery worth the risk?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnWeight loss surgery is worth the risk because its benefits <strong>outweigh any possible complications<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>Frontiers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical and Psychological Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Obese Adolescents: A Review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'u201cBariatric surgery...effective treatment methods for obesity...evidence of long-term physical and psychological benefits...supports the notion that the rewards...outweigh the risks.u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fped.2020.591598\/full>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[41]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnYou should also consider the risks of obesity and compare them. The higher your <strong>BMI over 30<\/strong>, the more risk you have of issues like diabetes, heart failure, and cancer.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Is eating less the same as bariatric surgery?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnNo, eating less is not the same as having bariatric surgery.rnrnGetting a weight loss surgery that reduces your stomach size will make you eat less. But, in general, eating less refers to calorie restriction dieting.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Final Thoughts on Diet vs. Bariatric Surgery<\/h2>\n    rnrnIf diet and exercise are not working for you, bariatric surgery will help! It helps keep the weight off, not just for months but years to come.rnrnTime to end this battle between diet vs. bariatric surgery and welcome joyful health!rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Plan your weight loss journey!<\/h2><h3>Contact MTC to get started<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">References<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"content-area content-area--reference\">rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Wiley Online Library:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/jdi.13217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Is Visceral Abdominal Fat Area a Better Indicator for Hyperglycemic Risk?<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Open Access Text:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oatext.com\/obesity-and-type-2-diabetes-mellitus.php#Article_Info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Plos Medicine:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosmedicine\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pmed.1004094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weight Loss Strategies, Weight Change, and Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Lung India:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/lungindia\/Fulltext\/2021\/08000\/Clinical_impact_of_obesity_on_respiratory.4.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clinical Impact of Obesity on Respiratory Diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>CDC:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/fastats\/leading-causes-of-death.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leading Causes of Death<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Medline Plus:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ldlthebadcholesterol.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LDL: The &#8220;Bad&#8221; Cholesterol<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>American Stroke Association:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stroke.org\/en\/about-stroke\/stroke-risk-factors\/risk-factors-under-your-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Risk Factors Under Your Control<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>NCBI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ketogenic Diet<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>NCBI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7480775\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>ASMBS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/asmbs.org\/resources\/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Nature:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41366-021-01028-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven-Year Trajectories of Body Weight, Quality of Life and Comorbidities Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>ASMBS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/asmbs.org\/patients\/bariatric-surgery-procedures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bariatric Surgery Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>NCBI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7154325\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon: A Gimmick or a Viable Option for Obesity?<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>MDPI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-4095\/3\/4\/36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Review on Tactile Displays for Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>NCBI<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7455579\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diet Approach Before and After Bariatric Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>NHS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/weight-loss-surgery\/afterwards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Afterwards &#8211; Weight Loss Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>AHA Journals:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/HYPERTENSIONAHA.120.16934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comparative Effectiveness of Gastric Bypass and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Hypertension Remission and Relapse<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Research Square:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.researchsquare.com\/files\/rs-32771\/v1\/fe0ca023-f13b-43c7-8ea5-ebfcf8e3552b.pdf?c=1631842516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Obese Population<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Science Direct:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2405857220301340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long-Term Durability of Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Science Daily:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2022\/10\/221021093735.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">After 30 Years u2013 New Guidelines for Weight-Loss Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Research Gate:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/328523405_Proposal_for_an_Index_for_Predicting_the_Success_of_Sleeve_Gastrectomy_A_Pilot_Study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proposal for an Index for Predicting the Success of Sleeve Gastrectomy<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>MDPI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/12\/1\/187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retrospective Study 5-Year Follow-Up After Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Springer Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s40618-020-01398-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Predicts the Unsuccess of Bariatric Surgery? An Observational Retrospective Study<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>MDPI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1648-9144\/56\/12\/669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five-Year Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery Patients<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>BMJ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/369\/bmj.m696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comparison of Dietary Macronutrient Patterns of 14 Popular Named Dietary Programmes for Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in Adults<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>NCBI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8012333\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weight Regain and Insufficient Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>BMC Obesity:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bmcobes.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40608-018-0225-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weight Loss and Weight Gain Among Participants in a Community-Based Weight Loss Challenge<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>American Diabetes Association:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetesjournals.org\/care\/article\/44\/8\/1842\/138778\/Weight-Loss-by-Low-Calorie-Diet-Versus-Gastric\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weight Loss by Low-Calorie Diet Versus Gastric Bypass Surgery in People With Diabetes Results in Divergent Brain Activation Patterns<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Frontiers:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fped.2020.591598\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physical and Psychological Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Obese Adolescents<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<\/div>&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_title = &#8220;Diet vs. Bariatric Surgery: Weighing Your Options&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_synopsis = &#8220;Lost on your journey to health? 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