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How Bariatric Surgery Adjusts Hormones and Reduces Hunger

How Bariatric Surgery Adjusts Hormones and Reduces Hunger

Many people may not realize that obesity is linked to hormonal dysfunction, which directly affects the body’s metabolism. Therefore, obesity treatment through surgery, specifically bariatric surgery is more than just reducing stomach size; it is a metabolic surgery that permanently addresses the root cause of hunger and obesity. In this article, the Doo Dee Center will explain the crucial mechanisms that allow this safe weight loss surgery to successfully control hunger and sustain weight loss.

The Hormonal Challenge in Obese Patients
In individuals with obesity, the hormones controlling hunger and satiety often malfunction:
  • Ghrelin: Known as the “hunger hormone,” Ghrelin levels are typically high in obese patients, causing them to feel hungry often, eat more, and find it difficult to lose weight.
  • Satiety Hormones: Hormones such as GLP-1 and Peptide YY (PYY), which promote feelings of fullness, are often at low levels, preventing the body from signaling the person to stop eating.
The Smart Mechanism: How Bariatric Surgery Balances Hormones?
Bariatric surgery operates on two main principles: restricting food intake and adjusting hormones. This hormonal adjustment is the key to lasting results:
  • Eliminating the Source of Ghrelin: In a Sleeve Gastrectomy, the major portion of the stomach removed is the fundus, which is the primary source of Ghrelin. When this section is eliminated, Ghrelin levels drop significantly and permanently. This is the main reason hunger decreases rapidly after weight loss surgery.
  • Stimulating Satiety Hormones (GLP-1 and PYY): After surgery (especially Gastric Bypass), food travels to the lower small intestine faster than normal. The contact between food and the cells in this intestinal segment massively stimulates the release of satiety hormones (GLP-1 and PYY). These hormones signal the brain to feel full sooner and stay full longer.
  • Reducing Insulin Resistance and Treating Diabetes: The hormonal changes and rapid weight loss lead to a dramatic improvement in the body’s insulin sensitivity, lowering blood sugar levels. Consequently, many patients with Type 2 diabetes can genuinely stop using medication. Obesity treatment through surgery is thus considered a highly potent metabolic treatment for diabetes.
Safety and Long-Term Effectiveness
Patients undergoing bariatric surgery can lose 50%–80% of excess weight within 1–2 years and maintain it long-term. Gastric surgery addresses obesity at its source, targeting hormonal imbalances and metabolic dysfunction. Don’t let hunger hormones control your life to choosing bariatric surgery is a safe and highly effective investment in sustainable health.
Free! Consultation with expert surgeons specializing in laparoscopic and bariatric (obesity) surgery. Feel confident with our dedicated team of obesity specialists who provide personalized treatment plans for the best possible outcomes.
  • FREE BMI calculation and online doctor consultation via Line: @doodeecenter
  • Our team of expert weight-loss surgeons provides comprehensive care, both before and after surgery, for every patient.
  • Surgery performed using a special 3-layer locking technique.
  • Utilizing high-resolution 4K endoscopic cameras.
  • Minimal incisions, less pain, faster recovery.
  • No hidden costs! Our package prices are all-inclusive.
  • Social Security holders can get gastric surgery for a special price of just 79,000 Baht.
Doodee Center: Weight Loss Surgery Location.
  • Sikarin Hospital Branch Hatyai.
  • Sikarin Hospital Branch Lasalle.
Free Online Consultation!.
  • Line: @doodeecenter
  • Website: www.doodeecenter.com
Social Security Holders. If you have Social Security benefits, please inform our staff to inquire about using your coverage for obesity treatment through surgery.