⌛️ lun 15 de sep 17:50
After the death of a woman in Sabinas, recommendations on gastric manga procedures are reinforced.
The gastric manga It is today one of the most practiced bariatric procedures in Mexico. Its main objective is to help patients with obesity or associated diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, to improve their quality of life. However, specialists warn that, although the operation is frequent, It should be practiced only when health requires it.
The doctor Faustino Aguilar Arocha, head of the Health Jurisdiction 04 He explained that these types of procedures should not be confused with cosmetic surgery. “The gastric manga is not to beautify the body; it is to address health problems that put the patient’s life at risk,” he emphasized. Despite this, he acknowledged that many people come to it for reasons of appearance, which increases the probability of complications.
Patients who require it
Among those who benefit most from surgery are patients with Diabetes, high cholesterol or cardiovascular problems associated with overweight. In these cases, the intervention can make a significant difference, but always under the supervision of certified doctors and with an adequate previous assessment.
Main recommendations
Aguilar Arocha called on the population Do not get carried away by fashions or false promises. He pointed out that the first recommendation is Choose surgeons with certification and extensive experiencein addition to demanding that the procedure be carried out in accredited hospitals and operating rooms. “Going to improvised places or with unpaid personnel is an unnecessary risk,” he warned.
The specialist stressed that undergoing bariatric surgery should be a thoughtful and focused on health. “Each person has the right to decide, but it is advisable to do it only when medical benefit justifies it. The first must be to preserve life,” he concluded.
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