Mona Karlsson – Patient Coordinator
Hi there, my name is Mona and I am very proud to say that I am a Patient Coordinator at Overvekts Operasjoner Riga. I’ve also had a Gastric Bypass with our outstanding Surgeon and am absolutely delighted with the whole experience. I lost my weight and slimmed down to my target weight within the first year! I would like to guide and help you with your special journey based upon my own experience of weight loss surgery.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Mona
Dr. Igors Troickis – Leading Bariatric Surgeon, 25 years experience, over 500 procedures annually
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Bjørn Aarland, Harstad en
Hey! My name is Bjørn Aarland and I am 43 years old. I have struggled with obesity for most of my life.
Grete Nystad, Bogen i Ofoten
Hello. I have tried many diets over the years, but they failed. Kilos pile back on again.
Marian
Having struggled with obesity for years and having tried numerous diets and other measures, I was only getting bigger.
Kine Andresen, Østfold
Life choices, best I have ever made! After many a year of yo yo dieting I realised that I needed a fresh start, and in order to do this I knew I needed help to implement my new lifestyle.
Tone Stabell, Grimstad
Hi everyone, I would like to share my experience of my Gastric Sleeve operation that I had done in Riga.
Ruth Leinan, Kirkenes
My decision to take the plunge and go ahead with weight loss surgery was in March 2017.
Milad Attari, Sandefjord
Hi all, I had my Gastric Bypass surgery at the end of January 2017, weighting in at 120 kgs pre op. I am now down to 76.6 kgs!
Camilla Sletvold, Trondheim
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I am a 26 year old girl from Trondheim. Throughout my life, I’ve struggled with extra weight/being obese. It’s something that has affected me both physically and psychologically.
Tone O. Steen, Brekstad
Hello guys! I am a 29 year old woman. I have 2 children and a roommate! I’ll try to tell you about my journey into an easier life … So here goes I am like, many, many others in this country, really all over the world to be more precise!
June Diseth, Rena
Hello. My name is June Diseth and I am 44 years old. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I have been overweight my whole life and like so many others I have tried all types of diets, from powder to soups.
Katrine Stenshjemmet, Årnes, Nes i Akershus
Hi! I am a 28 year old girl residing in Årnes. I have been trying to lose weight with the help of exercise, food, tablets, powders, shakes, yes, everything for a long time! But to no avail.
Laila Christin Mikkelsen, Sande i Vestfold
My name is Laila Christin Mikkelsen I am a lady of 50 years I have 4 children and 5 grandchildren
May-Lisbeth Solheim Hansen, Tjøme
I’ve always struggled with a few too many kilos, but I’ve also exercised a lot, so it has not been a major problem for my health.
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It is tremendously important to be aware of all the types of procedures which you may have to face.
Some of them might be suitable for you, while others will be restricted. We will give you an overall view on the main weight-loss procedures, but the ultimate decision will of course remain with your doctor. Make sure he explains all the details and chooses the best option for you.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
It is a restrictive type of surgery, which has been proven to have a reduced level for complications. A patient can lose around 60% of extra weight in a short period of time.
This type of procedure has many benefits and can be performed in almost all cases. First of all, it is a simple procedure and patients can be discharged after two nights in the hospital. A gastric sleeve also reduces hunger and lowers the number of consumed calories.
Another advantage is the fact that no foreign objects will be inserted into your stomach.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
This is the most popular type of bariatric surgery. An average weight loss is approximately 70%, while the complication rate is a bit higher than a gastric sleeve operation at approximately 2,25%.
It is quite a challenging procedure, which takes more time to complete. You must remember that you will need to take additional vitamins and minerals every day, because deficiencies may be experienced in the future.
On the other hand, the huge number of gastric bypass operations which have been performed has proven its efficiency and can be a model for future generations. It may reduce hunger and relieve heartburn. This type of surgery has proved the best results in treating associated diseases like diabetes.
Duodenal Switch Surgery
This type is a combination of gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery. It is quite a rare procedure due to its complexity and is usually conducted as a secondary surgery, when other methods fail.
This type of surgery has the highest rate of weight loss and can reach 90%! It is also a leader in the long-term weight loss statistics, as it reaches 95%. This type of procedure has also proved to be the best option for treating associated diseases.
The key disadvantages include a very strict nutritional programme and a complex three-step procedure.
While gastric Sleeve is a restrictive surgery, gastric bypass and duodenal switch procedures are both restrictive and malabsorptive.
Malabsorption means that due to part of the intestine being bypassed less calories are absorbed.
Each type of surgery or procedure has its advantages and disadvantages, so you should discuss all the options with your doctor and choose the most suitable for you.