Finally, He Was Able To Play His Favorite Sport
Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
Surgeon: Dr. Ahmed Hatem
Pre-surgical weight: 121 kg
Post-surgical weight: 70 kg
Weight lost: 51 kg
One of the certain things is the difficulty of suffering from obesity or unwanted weight. Obesity rates are increasing today at great rates. Many organizations increasingly accepting bariatric surgeries and urging its application as a useful and effective treatment for obesity. Some of these organizations are:
- American Diabetes Association (ADA).
- American Heart Association (AHA).
- American National Heart and Blood Institute.
- American Obesity Association.
Bariatric surgery is an option to lose weight in patients who are obese, a BMI greater than 40 or a BMI of 35 with comorbid conditions. Bariatric surgery is an ideal solution for obese patients, when other treatment methods have failed, providing long-term sustainable weight loss.
It was the greatest decision our hero ever made when his excess weight, 121 kilograms, didn't budge after countless diets. He resorted to a permanent solution, which is Gastric Sleeve surgery.
The skill of Dr. Ahmed Hatem, consultant of bariatric and laparoscopic surgeries, and the commitment of our hero to implement all advice, led him to lose 51 kilograms to reach his ideal weight of 70 kilograms.
Our hero has the energy to meet his responsibilities for the first time in his life. Now, he is finally proceeding all the things he always wanted to do. He can achieve the goals he dreamed of but never imagined he could achieve, one of which is his favorite sport which is horseback riding.
Pre-bariatric surgery assessment:
Our hero's journey began with Dr. Ahmed Hatem, consultant of bariatric and laparoscopic surgeries, with a general assessment before performing Gastric Sleeve. Here is what is followed with all our patients:
1- Physical examination and evaluation of the degree of obesity must be carried out by studying the medical history and focusing on the causes and complications of obesity.
2- BMI and waist circumference should be calculated to assess the health risks that the patient may face as a result of this excess weight and also help in evaluating the expected results.
3- Family history of obesity must be taken into account. Despite the variety of causes of obesity, it is known that some factors play a clear role such as family history, that may cause genetic obesity.
4- Studying other health diseases that the patient suffers from, like polycystic ovary disease and hypothyroidism, because they are well-known causes of weight gain.
5- The medications that the patient receives continuously must be known, like antidepressants, hormonal replacement therapy, and other medications that are associated with weight gain.
6- Obesity complications, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis in the lower extremities, gallbladder diseases, and gout must be considered.
In men, obesity is associated with colorectal and prostate cancer. As for women, they may suffer from endometrial, cervical, ovarian, and breast cancer.
Obstructive sleep apnea may occur, and symptoms may include loud snoring and difficulty sleeping comfortably except in a seated position. The patient also suffers from morning headaches and a feeling of fatigue and exhaustion during the day, with episodes of drowsiness at inappropriate times.
Start your journey with Dr. Ahmed Hatem, consultant of bariatric and laparoscopic surgeries, to shape a new future free of obesity and full of achievements and activities.
