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You may be considering weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, if you have been unable to maintain weight loss through diet, exercise, and/or medication. Weight loss surgery is a safe, proven option for people on their weight loss journey. Weight loss surgery is not a quick-fix or an easy way out. But when it’s accompanied by permanent lifestyle changes, it can help you achieve lasting benefits in your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Prevalence of Obesity

39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2016, and 13% were obese
Most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight
29% of adults in Nigeria are overweight
The world prevalence of diabetes among adults (aged 20 – 79 years) was 6.4% in 2010 (affecting 285 million adults). Most of the people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. It is predicted that this will rise to 7.7% by 2030 (439 million adults). Of concern is that 69% of the increase in the number of adults with type 2 diabetes will be from the low- and middle-income countries with the remaining 20% increase coming from the high-income countries
Type 2 diabetes is largely prevalent among people with obesity (80-85%) while the most successful way to control it, is to achieve and maintain healthy body weight
*WHO statistics

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery :

At Euracare, bariatric procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery over “traditional”, open surgery are many and significant:

Small incisions, few incisions, or no incision
Less pain
Low risk of infection
Short hospital stays
Quick recovery time
Less scarring
Reduced blood loss

More Info :

A Guide To Bariatric Surgery

Our Doctors

Dr Abuchi Okaro

Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Euracare Nigeria

Conditions and Procedures

Gastric Balloon Procedure

The gastric balloon is a soft, silicon balloon that is inserted into the stomach by endoscopy and filled with sterile saline. The balloon is designed to partially fill your stomach, giving you a feeling of fullness. It will not only make you feel less hungry but feel fuller more quickly after small meals. The balloon is removed after 6 months to one year.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

The gastric sleeve procedure is normally done as keyhole surgery and involves a vertical removal of up to 75% of the stomach area. This means that the stomach continues to function as normal, but is simply smaller, which reduces the appetite and makes it easier to cut down dramatically on calorie intake. In addition, the portion of the stomach that is removed is the area responsible for secreting the hormone “Ghrelin”, which is responsible for appetite and hunger – the near elimination of this “hunger hormone” results in a significant reduction or loss of appetite. Patients can expect 50-70% excess weight loss in the first year and this is increased if they also follow sensible dietary advice from our dietitians (i.e. low fat, low sugar, low alcohol, high fruit/veg…). The sleeve is a tool to help the patient manage their food intake and appetite.

Single Anastomosis Bypass

Single anastomosis gastric bypass or mini-gastric bypass, is an effective procedure that can be used as a primary weight loss procedure. This procedure was developed to reduce operating time, simplify the procedure and reduce complications. It can also be used in patients who have had previous gastric banding or sleeve surgery but have been unsuccessful with weight loss. The upper part of the stomach is divided into a tube, and then joined to a loop of intestine. The procedure reduces absorption of food by bypassing up to 6 feet (200cm) of intestines.