Obesity and overweight related FAQs

Why are more and more obese people?

The causes of obesity are very diverse, genetic, excessive calorie intake, although, without a doubt, the sedentary lifestyle to which we are exposed is one of the most frequent causes.

At what point should a person consider surgery to treat obesity?

At the moment when the diets have failed, it would be necessary to calculate the body mass index, when this is higher than 30, surgery is possible.

What obesity surgeries are the most performed in your clinics?

In Vivanta Clinics the most common are; Intragastric balloon, POSE technique and Bariatric surgery, both gastric sleeve and Bypass.

What advantages do they offer compared to diet alone?

With the surgery, weight loss is assured, in addition, the support of a nutritionist is offered and in definitive techniques, the patient does not gain weight again.

Is support during the process with nutritionists and psychologists important? Why?

Without the support of a nutritionist, the treatment is doomed to failure since, due to the characteristics of the treatment, the first month a specific diet must be followed.

How many kilos are usually lost with obesity surgeries and in how long approximately?

It depends on the treatment of 10 to 40 kilos in case of intragastric balloon and POSE, in bariatric surgery it is possible to lose more than 100 kg, in the months following the intervention.

How do you make sure there is no rebound effect?

In the case of the intragastric balloon, the objective is for the patient to learn to eat, there must be a commitment and be a willingness to do so. In the POSE intervention, the feeling of hunger disappears and it is easier for the patient to eat small amounts of food and maintain an adequate weight.

Can all patients be suitable for such surgery or are there some contraindications?

There may be a medical history that advises against these surgeries, but each case must be evaluated individually.

How important is a sport in this whole process?

Once recovered from the intervention, physical activity is always recommended to facilitate weight loss, since it is intended that more calories are burned than ingested. The sport will also help to tone muscles and facilitate the recovery of excess skin.

Is it normal that after losing so much weight some cosmetic surgery is needed to remove the skin from areas such as the abdomen or arms?

It depends on the patient; the elasticity and the quality of your skin. If the loss is small but continuous and you play sports, it is less likely that you will need surgery to remove the excess skin. If the loss of kilos is very high and fast, it is possible that to improve the aesthetic appearance you need an intervention to remove the excess skin