10 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Emre Sivrikoz provides treatment.:
Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or severe sleep apnea are conditions often interlinked with obesity and with good scientific reasoning to back it up. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.
Your being qualified for a weight loss or bariatric surgery is dependent on these signs:
What strengthens your candidature for a Bariatric surgery are co-morbidities which if present can complicate your health condition from just an obesity issue to something more life threatening. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:
Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.
The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. The doctor has a vast experience in performing bariatric procedures and is known to go above and beyond to find the best solution for the patients.
Dr. Emre Sivrikoz is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:
The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight
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Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. Here is a list of some additional positives of weight loss procedures other than being a solution for obesity.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility
There are three kinds of procedures that are done by the surgeons, the first one helps in lessening the food intake, the second kinds lower the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients and a third kind do both. The surgeons' responsibility is not just to complete the procedure but to also help with the post operative dos and don'ts regards the diet and exercise, direct which tests are to be done and to prescribe the right medications.
Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:
The tests completed anytime in the duration of the procedure enhance the quality of treatment being provided. Blood and urine tests are standard tests that are testament to the physiological makeup of the body and are routinely recommended by Bariatric Surgeons. It is tests such as Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation that are useful in presenting a truthful picture of how well the heart and the respiratory system is functioning.
If your weight loss journey has been sketchy and not steady despite your best efforts with alternative and medical weight loss methods then a Bariatric Surgeon is your best option. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.