Weight Loss Surgery in Iran

How Bariatric Surgery in Iran Can Help You Lose Weight

Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery in Iran has developed significantly in the last decade, as Iran has managed to establish an unrivaled reputation as a destination for bariatric surgical operations thanks to its experienced surgeons, affordable prices, and the developed infrastructure of the Iranian health care system.

Bariatric procedures in their essence are surgical procedures that aim to reduce the amount of calories and nutrients entering the body in one way or another. Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is considered an appropriate option for weight loss in people who are obese, and at the same time have failed traditional methods of weight loss such as diet and exercise.

There are 6 types of weight loss surgery (also called “bariatric surgery”) available. Each type has advantages and disadvantages.

Here is a very brief description of how each procedure will help you lose weight:

Gastric Sleeve – you will feel less hungry generally & full sooner while eating
Gastric Bypass – you will feel full sooner while eating & absorb fewer minerals
Duodenal Switch – you feel less hungry generally & full sooner while eating, absorb fewer calories and minerals
LAP-BAND – you will feel full sooner while eating
Gastric Balloon – you will temporarily feel full sooner while eating (balloon removed after 6 months)
Aspire Assist – drain a portion of stomach contents after eating and absorb fewer calories

BMI Calculator

Weight loss surgery must be considered as a last resort after the failure of all nonsurgical methods, such as gastric Botox, to manage weight, but in general, people who fit the criteria below qualify for weight loss surgery:

Patients with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 40 kg/m2 who failed nonsurgical treatment
BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 and at least one or more obesity-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or fatty liver.
BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, in some cases and according to the dietitian and doctor’s judgments

What Makes a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery in Iran?

Doctors and dietitian experts use a measurement called Body Mass Index (BMI), and this measurement is used to determine the normal weight of a person concerning their height.

BMI is basically used as a screening and diagnostic tool to show whether a person is overweight or underweight, at the same time bariatric surgeons use BMI to determine the eligibility of a person for weight loss surgery along with other factors.

Types of Weight-Loss Surgery in Iran

You must have heard of several types of surgical operations to treat obesity. Iran Medical Tours offers weight loss surgery in Iran with the latest techniques and equipment

Gastric Bypass

In gastric bypass surgery, the surgeon closes most of the stomach leaving a small pouch, and connects that small pouch to the middle of the small intestine, allowing food to pass directly from the stomach to the small intestine bypassing a large part of the stomach, and most of the first half of the small intestine.

Gastric Sleeve

Gastric sleeve also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgical process in which the stomach is reduced into a sleeve-like thin tube, by doing that the surgeon isolates and closes most of the stomach, leaving only a small part of the stomach.

Stomach Balloon

A stomach balloon also known as the gastric balloon is a special balloon filled with liquid material. This balloon is placed into the stomach using endoscopy which is a thin tube that passes through the mouth and esophagus to reach the stomach and leave the balloon there.

The balloon settles in the stomach for about 6 months, reducing the size of the stomach available for food, and this limits the amount of food you can eat before feeling full.

How Are Weight Loss Surgical Procedures Done?

Gastric bypass and gastric sleeve operations are performed using open or laparoscopic surgical techniques.

As for gastric balloon, it is not considered an operation in the true sense, but rather a nonsurgical weight loss procedure that is performed using an endoscope, as it does not include opening the skin, as in the gastric bypass or gastric sleeve.

Which Weight-Loss Surgery Is Best?

Each type of weight loss surgery differs from the other, as each one of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s give you some details in a nutshell below.

Gastric Bypass

Compared to the other procedures gastric bypass provides a greater overall weight loss, and its effect starts to appear immediately after the procedure, but it is a major surgery that has its risks, as it may cause health problems through poor absorption of nutrients by the body, and thus may lead to malnutrition, therefore, it is imperative to monitor the levels of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in your diet permanently after the operation, and it is also important to maintain the balance of the diet and take some supplements lifelong after you had gastric bypass procedure done.

Surgery cost: 3400 $

Gastric Sleeve

Many surgeons and experts consider a Gastric sleeve safer and less risky than a gastric bypass, as the procedure does not include bypassing important parts of the digestive canal or cutting and connecting the bowel and stomach. It involves less of a change to the gastrointestinal tract anatomy in general, and for this reason, gastric sleeve procedures are less likely to cause problems like malnutrition. Some experts consider gastric sleeve even safer than stomach balloon, as it does not include foreign plastic bodies that settle in the body for long periods.

Surgery cost: 3000 $

Intragastric Balloon

Intragastric balloon popularity has increased in the last few years as a weight loss procedure because of its safety and simple placement inside the stomach, but this procedure does not lead to the same weight loss we expect to find with other surgical procedures like gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.

The decision to choose one type of weight loss procedure in Iran over another is up to the physician in consultation with the patient. Still, before you decide to have one of those weight loss procedures done, we must ask the following questions:

What weight do I expect to lose after the surgery?
How long will it take before the actual effects of the procedure can be seen?
What are the risks associated with each of these procedures?
Will I have to change my diet and nutritional lifestyle if I choose to have one type of weight loss procedure done over the other?

What Are the Benefits of Weight Losing Surgery?

Besides losing weight, weight loss surgeries will help you get rid of some health problems associated with obesity, such as

Diabetes
Hypertension
High cholesterol level
Sleep apnea and snoring

What Complications Can Occur with Weight Loss Surgery?

The complications that can occur with any procedure vary based on the following:

The type of operation scheduled
The surgical technique used to perform the operation
The patient’s age and general health status.
The surgeon’s experience

Weight loss surgery possible risks and complications

Some health risks and complications that may occur with weight loss surgeries include:

Bleeding during the operation
Inflammation of the surgical wound
Intestinal anastomosis leaks
Intestinal obstruction or perforation
Heart and lung problems
Gallbladder stones
Malabsorption
Severe diarrhea

Do I Have to Follow a Strict Diet after a Weight Loss Surgery?

After the operation, it is necessary to follow the instructions of your surgeon and diet expert, who determine the appropriate nutritional lifestyle for your condition.

Commitment to healthy foods helps in the procedure’s success, for example: Eating foods rich in protein, and with low fat and calories, and avoiding drinks rich in sugar and calories, all these increase the chance of losing weight and getting the best results expected from the procedure.

After the operation, it is necessary to avoid some foods and take nutritional supplements that contain vitamins and minerals, especially after the gastric bypass procedure, because it changes your gut anatomy and affects the body’s absorptive capacity for some nutrients.

Contact us to get a free consultation and find out which surgery is the best for you.

Weight Loss Surgery in Iran

Weight Loss Surgery in Iran

How Bariatric Surgery in Iran Can Help You Lose Weight

There are 6 types of weight loss surgery (also called “bariatric surgery”) available. Each type has advantages and disadvantages.

Here is a very brief description of how each procedure will help you lose weight:

Gastric Sleeve – you will feel less hungry generally & full sooner while eating

Gastric Bypass – you will feel full sooner while eating & absorb fewer minerals

Duodenal Switch – you feel less hungry generally & full sooner while eating, absorb fewer calories and minerals

LAP-BAND – you will feel full sooner while eating

Gastric Balloon – you will temporarily feel full sooner while eating (balloon removed after 6 months)

Aspire Assist – drain a portion of stomach contents after eating and absorb fewer calories

BMI Calculator

Weight loss surgery must be considered as a last resort after the failure of all nonsurgical methods, such as gastric Botox, to manage weight, but in general, people who fit the criteria below qualify for weight loss surgery:

Patients with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 40 kg/m2 who failed nonsurgical treatment

BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 and at least one or more obesity-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or fatty liver.

BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, in some cases and according to the dietitian and doctor’s judgments

What Makes a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery in Iran?

Doctors and dietitian experts use a measurement called Body Mass Index (BMI), and this measurement is used to determine the normal weight of a person concerning their height.

BMI is basically used as a screening and diagnostic tool to show whether a person is overweight or underweight, at the same time bariatric surgeons use BMI to determine the eligibility of a person for weight loss surgery along with other factors.

Types of Weight-Loss Surgery in Iran

You must have heard of several types of surgical operations to treat obesity. Iran Medical Tours offers weight loss surgery in Iran with the latest techniques and equipment

Gastric Bypass

Gastric Sleeve

Gastric sleeve also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgical process in which the stomach is reduced into a sleeve-like thin tube, by doing that the surgeon isolates and closes most of the stomach, leaving only a small part of the stomach.

Stomach Balloon

A stomach balloon also known as the gastric balloon is a special balloon filled with liquid material. This balloon is placed into the stomach using endoscopy which is a thin tube that passes through the mouth and esophagus to reach the stomach and leave the balloon there.

The balloon settles in the stomach for about 6 months, reducing the size of the stomach available for food, and this limits the amount of food you can eat before feeling full.

How Are Weight Loss Surgical Procedures Done?

Gastric bypass and gastric sleeve operations are performed using open or laparoscopic surgical techniques.

As for gastric balloon, it is not considered an operation in the true sense, but rather a nonsurgical weight loss procedure that is performed using an endoscope, as it does not include opening the skin, as in the gastric bypass or gastric sleeve.

Which Weight-Loss Surgery Is Best?

Each type of weight loss surgery differs from the other, as each one of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s give you some details in a nutshell below.

Gastric Bypass

Surgery cost: 3400 $

Gastric Sleeve

Surgery cost: 3000 $

Intragastric Balloon

The decision to choose one type of weight loss procedure in Iran over another is up to the physician in consultation with the patient. Still, before you decide to have one of those weight loss procedures done, we must ask the following questions:

What weight do I expect to lose after the surgery?

How long will it take before the actual effects of the procedure can be seen?

What are the risks associated with each of these procedures?

Will I have to change my diet and nutritional lifestyle if I choose to have one type of weight loss procedure done over the other?

What Are the Benefits of Weight Losing Surgery?

Besides losing weight, weight loss surgeries will help you get rid of some health problems associated with obesity, such as

Diabetes

Hypertension

High cholesterol level

Sleep apnea and snoring

What Complications Can Occur with Weight Loss Surgery?

The complications that can occur with any procedure vary based on the following:

The type of operation scheduled

The surgical technique used to perform the operation

The patient’s age and general health status.

The surgeon’s experience

Weight loss surgery possible risks and complications

Some health risks and complications that may occur with weight loss surgeries include:

Bleeding during the operation

Inflammation of the surgical wound

Intestinal anastomosis leaks

Intestinal obstruction or perforation

Heart and lung problems

Gallbladder stones

Malabsorption

Severe diarrhea

Do I Have to Follow a Strict Diet after a Weight Loss Surgery?

After the operation, it is necessary to follow the instructions of your surgeon and diet expert, who determine the appropriate nutritional lifestyle for your condition.

Commitment to healthy foods helps in the procedure’s success, for example: Eating foods rich in protein, and with low fat and calories, and avoiding drinks rich in sugar and calories, all these increase the chance of losing weight and getting the best results expected from the procedure.

After the operation, it is necessary to avoid some foods and take nutritional supplements that contain vitamins and minerals, especially after the gastric bypass procedure, because it changes your gut anatomy and affects the body’s absorptive capacity for some nutrients.

Contact us to get a free consultation and find out which surgery is the best for you.

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