Obesity is a life-threatening disease, As excess weight and body fat can have a negative impact on many organs of the body, Not to mention their negative impact on mental health.

Recent studies have shown that there is a close relationship between obesity and depression and anxiety. By quickly and safely eliminating obesity, You can maintain your mental health as well as your overall health.

Here comes the role of Bariatric surgeries to fight obesity and overcome it, It is the best solution for all obese patients who have tried hard to lose the excess weight by traditional methods such as exercise or strict diets to no avail.

No, Not everyone who is overweight is called an obese patient, some of whom are successful in losing the excess weight via traditional weight-loss methods such as sports and diets. We should also mention that not all obese patients undergo the same Bariatric Surgery, Each case has the Bariatric Surgery that suits it and brings it to the best results.

In the case of Gastric Sleeve Surgery, There are criteria that must be met in an obese patient to make him a candidate for the surgery.

1- You must be at least 18 and not older than 65 years of age.

2- The BMI should be more than 40 and accompanied by chronic diseases such as Hypertension, High cholesterol or type 2 diabetes.

If these conditions are met, The patient can undergo Gastric Sleeve surgery where the size of the stomach is significantly reduced along with the removal of the part responsible for the secretion of the hunger hormone that causes too much food intake. That way, The amount of food received by the stomach is much less than it used to be, As well as to eliminate the constant feeling of hunger.

In this picture we can see the skills and accuracy of Dr. Wael Shaalan, The first Bariatric surgeon in Egypt, In achieving the best result for his patient, He was with her every step of the way until she got rid of obesity via Gastric Sleeve Surgery that was carefully selected for her after examining closely the patient's condition to develop the best treatment plan that suits her.