Bariatric Surgery: A Life-Changing Solution for Obesity

Morbid obesity is a major global health crisis, contributing to life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. For individuals struggling with severe obesity, lifestyle modifications alone are often insufficient to achieve sustainable weight loss. Bariatric surgery, however, has emerged as an effective long-term solution, transforming lives by improving overall health and resolving metabolic diseases.
Dr. S. Balamurugan, MS (General Surgeon), FMAS, FALS (Bariatrics), a renowned Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon, Annaii Hospital, Coimbatore highlights the significant benefits of bariatric surgery. “Bariatric procedures not only help with weight loss but also contribute to the resolution of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, infertility, and other metabolic disorders,” he explains.
Bariatric surgery involves procedures that either reduce the stomach’s size to limit food intake or modify nutrient absorption. Additionally, these procedures influence hunger-related hormones such as ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, and leptin, which signals fullness. This hormonal regulation supports reduced appetite and better eating habits, ultimately leading to significant and sustained weight loss.