Myths and realities that surround it

Bariatric surgery has generated a great controversy among the medical community, its practice in patients with diabetes and obesity, as well as the criteria for success are not exempt from myths and realities, from sympathizers and detractors.
 

To Itzel Fernández Silva, bariatric surgeon at the Rubén Leñero General Hospital, this procedure consists in diminishing the gastric capacity and restricting the absorption of the food creating a gastric reservoir, as well as a deviation to the small intestine, thus achieving a fast satiety. The technique also acts by hormonal effect since it corrects, through hormonal mechanisms, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol and high triglycerides.

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Myths and realities that surround it

There are many doubts regarding this procedure in patients with diabetes, so the expert Itzel Fernández clarifies some myths and realities:

1. Should I continue taking diabetic pills after the operation? One of the benefits of bariatric surgery is that many patients who had diabetes before surgery, corrected their levels shortly after surgery, in other cases, only decreased the doses.

2. Will I have to take a special diet after surgery? All patients who undergo them must comply with a nutritional plan according to their individual needs to meet their caloric requirements and promote weight loss.

3. ¿Vitamin supplements for life? Patients may have deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals. This deficiency must be compensated by the use of vitamin supplements that, in certain cases, should be taken for life.

4. No pregnancies. It is recommended that all women of childbearing age avoid pregnancy for at least a year and a half after surgery.

This surgery, since it is highly specialized, requires high-tech equipment and infrastructure, so hospitals must cover these needs. The Integral Clinic of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases, located in the Rubén Leñero Hospital performs this surgical procedure.

Metabolic surgery is a breakthrough in the treatment of some people with type 2 diabetes and obesity, but it does not cure it.


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