Transforming Lives Through Bariatric Surgery at Sia Life Hospital
At Sia Life Hospital, our Bariatric Surgery Department is dedicated to helping individuals achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. With a team of highly skilled surgeons, nutritionists, psychologists, and support staff, we provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s unique journey toward better health and well-being.
Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Services
Our Bariatric Surgery team offers a range of weight loss surgery options to address obesity and its related health conditions, including:
- Gastric Bypass Surgery: This procedure alters the stomach and digestive tract to limit food intake and absorption, leading to significant weight loss.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy: A portion of the stomach is removed to create a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach, reducing food intake.
- Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap Band): An adjustable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch, helping patients feel full sooner.
- Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS): This procedure reduces the size of the stomach and bypasses a significant portion of the intestine, resulting in fewer calories and nutrients being absorbed.
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery: For patients who have had previous weight loss surgery but need adjustments or further intervention.
Personalized Pre-Operative Care
Before undergoing bariatric surgery, patients receive thorough evaluations and personalized care plans that may include:
- Nutritional Counseling: Our dietitians work closely with patients to prepare them for the dietary changes required before and after surgery.
- Psychological Support: Psychological assessments and counseling help ensure patients are mentally prepared for the lifestyle changes associated with weight loss surgery.
- Medical Assessments: Comprehensive health evaluations, including blood tests, imaging, and consultations with specialists, are conducted to ensure patients are fit for surgery.
- Pre-Surgery Education: Informative sessions on what to expect before, during, and after surgery, helping patients feel confident and well-informed.
Advanced Surgical Techniques and Facilities
Our Bariatric Surgery Department utilizes the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques and state-of-the-art facilities to provide the highest level of care:
- Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery: Most bariatric surgeries are performed laparoscopically, resulting in smaller incisions, reduced pain, faster recovery, and minimal scarring.
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Enhances precision and safety, allowing for highly customized procedures tailored to the patient’s anatomy.
- Advanced Anesthesia and Pain Management: Ensuring maximum comfort and safety during and after surgery.
- Dedicated Bariatric Surgery Suites: Equipped with the latest surgical technology to provide the best outcomes for our patients.
Comprehensive Post-Operative Support
Successful weight loss is about more than just surgery. At Sia Life Hospital, we offer ongoing support to help patients maintain their weight loss and improve their overall health:
- Regular Follow-Up Visits: Continuous monitoring of weight loss progress, nutritional intake, and overall health.
- Nutritional Support and Meal Planning: Guidance from dietitians to help patients adapt to their new dietary needs.
- Physical Activity Guidance: Tailored exercise plans to help patients increase mobility and maintain weight loss.
- Support Groups and Counseling: Emotional and psychological support through individual counseling and group sessions.
Community Outreach and Education
At Sia Life Hospital, we believe in empowering our community through education and support:
- Weight Loss Seminars: Regular educational seminars on the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery and other weight loss options.
- Support Groups: Regular support groups for individuals considering bariatric surgery or those who have already undergone the procedure.
- Nutritional Workshops: Free workshops focusing on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and lifestyle modifications for sustainable weight loss.
- Public Awareness Campaigns: Promoting the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to prevent obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems.
At Sia Life Hospital, our goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment for individuals seeking to transform their lives through bariatric surgery. We are committed to helping you achieve your weight loss goals and improve your quality of life.