According to a new study published in the US Journal of the Endocrine Society, bariatric surgery can significantly improve cardiometabolic status, especially among young people, women or those without co-morbidities.

In the study, the research team analyzed a sample of more than 7,800 people between the ages of 20 and 79 who underwent bariatric surgery.

Although the majority of participants were women, the researchers also observed a significant proportion of men, a group often underrepresented in bariatric surgery research.

Scientists have investigated improvements in cardiometabolic factors such as:

– blood pressure,

– cholesterol,

– glucose,

– HbA1c (an average blood sugar level over approximately 3 months, used to diagnose and monitor diabetes).

They also measured remission rates of diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia and estimated 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease.

Researchers noted the benefits of bariatric surgery after the study:

– Bariatric surgery results in significant weight loss and improves heart health, including lowering blood pressure, lipids and blood sugar;

– Patients who underwent bariatric surgery recorded a 35% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease over a 10-year period, one year after the intervention;

– From 30% to 50% of those who underwent bariatric interventions achieved remission of diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia;

– Young people, women, and whites without cardiometabolic disease experienced the most significant postoperative improvements.

“Bariatric surgery turns back time”

“Severe obesity is deadly. This condition causes premature biological aging by 10-20 years compared to chronological age. Bariatric surgery turns back time and helps with biological rejuvenation. It can also improve and sometimes reverse conditions associated with obesity, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and chronic pain, especially in the hips and knees,” Dr. Mitchell told Medical News Today Roslin, head of the bariatric clinic. of Surgery at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, who was not involved in the study.

The researchers also found that older men and black people had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease over a 10-year period and were less likely to have remission of diabetes, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia compared to younger women or whites. People. In addition, participants with a history of these conditions demonstrated less cardiometabolic improvement than those without comorbidities.

Several types of bariatric interventions

Numerous other studies have shown that this type of surgery not only helps with weight loss, but can improve or even lead to remission of conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.

Bariatric surgery involves a series of surgical procedures performed on the stomach and/or intestines to aid in significant weight loss. It is intended for people who suffer from a severe form of obesity and who have not managed to lose weight with the help of diet and exercise. The primary goal of bariatric surgery is to limit the amount of food the stomach can hold and/or reduce the absorption of sugar and fat.

According to research, the first bariatric surgery was performed in 1954, but since then the procedures have been constantly improved. Over the past 50 years, several surgical techniques have been developed, and the advent of laparoscopic surgery has increased the safety, effectiveness, and demand for this type of intervention.

Other benefits of bariatric surgery

According to experts, bariatric surgery is a complex intervention that helps to lose weight, but its effect goes beyond the simple reduction of kilograms. Metabolic changes occur after surgery, including hormonal changes that can affect the development of obesity and heart health. Although current research addresses these issues, more research is needed to understand them in depth.

Possible risks

Bariatric surgery, like any major surgery, carries certain risks and complications. They may include:

– Surgical complications: infections, bleeding, organ damage may occur during surgery during or after surgery;

– Anesthetic complications: adverse reactions to anesthesia or breathing problems may occur during the intervention;

– Short-term complications: intense pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other digestive problems may occur in the first days or weeks after surgery;

– Long-term complications: gastroesophageal reflux, malabsorption of nutrients, formation of gallstones, which often require treatment or changes in diet and lifestyle;

– Nutritional risks: deficiency of vitamins and minerals, which may require long-term supplementation and constant monitoring;

– Psychological reactions: anxiety, depression or other psychological disorders can occur after major changes in body size and lifestyle;

– Failure of the procedure: In some cases, bariatric surgery may not achieve the desired results in terms of weight loss or improvement in obesity-related conditions.

Regarding the risk of weight gain after surgery, studies have shown that compared to interventions based solely on lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery is currently the most effective weight loss method and has the best long-term weight maintenance results.

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