By altering the digestive tract, bariatric surgery refers to surgical techniques that help patients lose weight. Gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries, as well as other procedures, can all be referred to as "bariatric surgery."

Having bariatric surgery can assist people who are extremely overweight lose weight and reduce their chance of developing serious, life-threatening health issues, including:

• Heart condition
• Stroke
• High Blood Pressure
• Alcohol-unrelated fatty liver disease
• Sleep apnea

Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, is a surgical procedure designed to help individuals who are severely overweight or obese to lose weight and improve their overall health. Types of Bariatric Surgery includes:

Gastric sleeve surgery: In this procedure, the surgeon removes a portion of the stomach to reduce its size and limit the amount of food that can be eaten.

Gastric bypass surgery: This procedure involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to bypass the rest of the stomach and duodenum.

Adjustable gastric band surgery: This procedure involves placing an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach, limiting the amount of food that can be consumed.

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch: In this procedure, the surgeon removes a portion of the stomach and reroutes the small intestine to reduce the absorption of calories and nutrients.

Bariatric surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and can take several hours to complete. After the surgery, patients are closely monitored to ensure that they recover safely and effectively