Bariatric Surgery Saved Eileen from Diabetes

Eileen is a married woman who has faced significant challenges after childbirth. Due to her excessive weight gain, she has developed obesity and is starting to show signs of developing diabetes. She has been feeling anxious and under a great deal of psychological stress, to the point of experiencing depression. She has lost the ability to freely wear her clothes and felt distressed when looking at herself, but she has not lost hope.

Eileen decided to seek medical help as she realized that diabetes would be followed by other diseases associated with obesity, so she consulted Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam, Assistant Professor of General and Laparoscopic Surgery and Consultant for Bariatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Kasr El-Ainy, who specializes in the treatment of obesity. From the first moment, Eileen felt comforted by Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam's words.

Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam showed a deep understanding of Eileen's problems and guided her through the steps needed to improve her health. He selected the optimal procedure for her to ensure achieving an ideal weight safely and healthily. Eileen underwent bariatric surgery performed by Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam, after thorough pre-operative preparation. The surgery was highly successful, and she was able to quickly return to her life and her child, thanks to the Fast Track Surgery technique, which eliminates the need for a catheter, helping to shorten the recovery period.

Eileen inquired about all her post-surgery concerns through instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Dr. Ahmed and his medical team were available to answer her questions promptly. Eileen adhered to a healthy diet plan and a suitable exercise program for her condition. Dr. Ahmed consistently monitored her progress and provided her with constant support and encouragement.

Control and Regression of Diabetes:
Thanks to choosing the right bariatric surgery for Eileen and following Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam's guidance, Eileen saw a significant improvement in her health, and her diabetes went away. She was able to lose the excess weight and control her blood glucose back to normal levels. Eileen felt happy and confident again and could wear whatever she wanted.




Obesity after pregnancy and childbirth:
Several reasons contribute to the high rates of obesity after pregnancy and childbirth. These include:
1. Fat accumulation: Fat accumulation may occur in specific regions of the body after childbirth, such as the abdomen and thighs.
2. Hormonal changes: During pregnancy and postpartum periods, hormonal changes affect fat storage. This change can lead to postpartum weight gain.
3. Lifestyle changes: New mothers face difficulty in managing their time and self-care, leading to reduced physical activity and increased consumption of fast food or high-calorie meals.
4. Emotional eating: Women may face psychological and emotional challenges after childbirth, with some resorting to eating to cope with stress and anxiety, leading to weight gain.
5. Stress and lack of sleep: Caring for a newborn baby is stressful and causes a lack of regular hours of sleep. Lack of sleep can increase the release of the hunger hormone (ghrelin) and decrease the release of the satiety hormone (leptin), increasing appetite and leading to weight gain.
6. Breastfeeding: In some cases, milk production and breastfeeding can lead to weight gain, as the mother needs to increase calorie consumption to produce milk.

Eileen's success story is one of many cases where Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam, Assistant Professor of General and Laparoscopic Surgery and Consultant for Bariatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Kasr El-Ainy, has been successful in helping patients achieve their health goals. This story reflects the importance of choosing an experienced doctor keen to apply the latest surgical techniques and ensure effective communication between him and the patient to achieve success in reaching the ideal weight safely and healthily.