Al Amn Magazine # 161

39 MARCH 2023 cholesterol or arterial hypertension, infertility or severe sleep apnea. In some cases, he may qualify for weight-loss surgery if he has a BMI of 30 to 34 and has serious weight-related health problems, including heart and circulatory conditions, apnea due to obesity, and hepatic steatosis. As with any major surgery, a person may be exposed to potential health risks, both in the short and long term.These include lung or breathing problems immediately after the operation, leakage of the sleeve (occurs in 1 in 200 patients), internal bleeding, spasm/pain in the oesophagus, blood clots (occurs in 1 per cent), and wound infections (occurs in about 10 to 15 per cent of patients). Postoperative patients), nausea, vomiting, and food aversions. Damage to the vagus nerve causing persistent nausea due to gastroparesis, with a delay in moving food from the stomach to the small intestine. Long-term risks and complications related to gastric bypass surgery can include gastrointestinal stenosis and obstruction (occurring in 3.5 per cent of patients post-surgery), hernias, gastric reflux, frequent hypoglycaemia, malnutrition as well as postoperative depression and hair loss. After surgery due to a lack of important body vitamins such as vitamin B12, it is very rare that the complications of sleeve gastrectomy can be fatal. It’s important to keep all scheduled follow-up appointments after weight- loss surgery sothat yourdoctor can monitor improvement. If complications arise after surgery, a doctor should be visited immediately. Sleeve gastrectomy can lead to weight loss in the long run. The amount of weight he will lose depends on the changes he will make in lifestyle habits. It is possible to lose about 60 per cent or more of excess weight within two years. The ability to perform routine daily activities improves and also helps to improve the quality of life. A person should make permanent healthy changes in their diet and engage in regular physical activities. He must also be willing to make permanent changes to lead a healthier lifestyle. The person may need to participate in long-term follow-up plans that include monitoring the diet and adopting healthy behaviour by not staying up late. Smoking and alcoholic beverages should be avoided to prevent long-term complications.