What types of operation are available?
Various Surgical procedures have been devised to reduce weight.
They are categorised as such:
Restrictive operations:
In which the size of the stomach is restricted so that people feel full after only a small amount of food. This can be achieved by placing a band around the upper stomach or by stapling or dividing the stomach.
Malabsorptive operations:
In which part of the bowel is bypassed leading to a reduction in the amount of food absorbed.