30 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc 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. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.
Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss surgery.:
The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:
Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.
10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The issues of obesity and resultant medical issues have found the right solution with the indepth yet specialised experience of the surgeon.
Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc.:
Gastric bypass has been understood to be one of the most effective surgery for weight loss as it changes the way the small intestine and stomach manage what you eat. Their are several other weight loss processes that the surgeon applies for you to lose weight like Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. 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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Bariatric Surgeon help patients to lose weight and to keep the weight off i.e., they assist patients who are obese with weight loss and weight management. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility
The procedures help in either reducing the food intake or by keeping a check on how much nutrients are absorbed by the body or with a combination of 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.
When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:
The importance of these tests cannot be underlined enough because the treatment process is based on them. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. Also, the people who must visit a Bariatric surgeon are those who fit the weight and overall health criteria to get this procedure done. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.