Undoubtedly, bariatric operations result in many health benefits for morbidly obese women of childbearing age and reduce obesity-related obstetrical complications. However, if not carefully planned, can result in complicated pregnancy or even in the complications in the infants. Individuals with BMI 40 or higher are considered for bariatric operations, or 35 or higher for individuals with obesity-related comorbidities.
These surgical procedures result in restriction of stomach size (banded gastroplasty, adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy) or restriction of stomach size with the altered absorption of nutrients (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass). The upside of surgery After an operation, patients experience a mean post-operative weight loss of approximately 30% and often have a resolution of obesity-related comorbidities, with reported long-term effectiveness lasting 10 years and…
