Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to procedures that help individuals with obesity lose weight. These surgeries restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold or reduce absorption of nutrients and calories from food. Common types include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to procedures that help individuals with obesity lose weight. These surgeries restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold or reduce absorption of nutrients and calories from food. Common types include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
Bariatric surgery in the Philippines involves gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy to help obese patients lose weight. Procedures are performed in major hospitals with experienced surgeons.
Philippine's healthcare system offers affordable prices compared to developed countries, making bariatric surgery accessible. However, waiting times can be long, up to 3 months.