This is one of the concerns of the World Health Organization (WHO) predicted an epidemic of obesity in Europe by 2030. In France, 6.5 million people are considered obese with the significant risks of comorbidities key: cardiovascular problems, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or joint problems. For many people affected by obesity, bariatric surgery appears to be the solution. To celebrate this Saturday the European Day of obesity, 20 Minutes reported on the procedure that allows a rapid and massive weight loss.
Effective but heavy interventions
Bariatric surgery involves reducing the volume of the stomach and is only for considerably overweight people. "These are effective interventions, but heavy," said Dr. Patrick Bergevin, a surgeon and member of the think tank obesity. The gastric band, which had a very strong passion, will block the appetite through a ring on the upper part of the stomach.
