For many people, weight loss is a difficult issue to tackle. Diets, workouts and pills are some of the options people try sometimes with no results. Bariatric surgery NY is an effective and widely accepted alternative for weight-loss. Its operative risk is acceptable and is popular because after the operation, obesity related health conditions such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes are reduced or even go into remission altogether.
Bariatric surgery is only carried out under certain conditions. Firstly, an individual considering the operation should have a body mass index of above 40. If it is between 35 and 40, they need to have obesity related health complications such as diabetes and hypertension. In addition, the operation should be the last option having unsuccessfully tried all other methods of weight loss.
The weight loss operation may be in three forms. The first aims to limit the amount of food consumed, while the others interfere with digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body. The operating surgeon is at liberty to use either of the approaches depending on his or her experience and patient medical and surgical history, of course, with the consent of their patient.
The first approach that aims to limit the quantity of food consumed do so by reducing the size of ones stomach or removing a small part of the stomach. The surgeon uses a gastric band to reduce the size while sleeve gasterectomy removes a small portion of ones stomach. Approaches that compromise the ability of the body to digest or absorb are called gastric bypass operations. The small intestines are re-sected and re-routed to a small pouch.
After the surgical procedure, most people experience weight loss of between 40 and 80% within two or three years. Although the results depend on the type of procedure taken, the procedure is successful for most people. In majority of the cases, co-morbidities are reduced or go into remission altogether. In addition, most people observe that over time they rely on less and less medication.
Just like any other major surgery, Bariatric operation has its risks. For instance, weight loss may be inadequate; no one is assured of drastic weight loss. Also, there is the risk of hernias, blood clots as well as infections. Separated stitches are some of the technical problems that may arise.
After the surgery, the patient cannot afford to live a carefree life. A poor lifestyle will cause inadequate weight loss or worse still lead to more weight gain. The patient should exercise often and eat well balanced and healthy diet to survive the post operation phase. In addition, other lifestyle adjustments such as positive mental attitude and dedication are necessary.
For two weeks after the operation, the patient should feed on clear liquids until the gastrointestinal tract is able to handle more solid foods. Blended foods containing protein and with no sugar or carbohydrates are recommended for the first two weeks. In addition, the amount the patient feeds on has to be constantly monitored to prevent overeating that will lead to nausea and vomiting. Lastly, patients will have to take a multivitamin for the rest of their lives to compensate for mal-absorption.
Bariatric surgery is only carried out under certain conditions. Firstly, an individual considering the operation should have a body mass index of above 40. If it is between 35 and 40, they need to have obesity related health complications such as diabetes and hypertension. In addition, the operation should be the last option having unsuccessfully tried all other methods of weight loss.
The weight loss operation may be in three forms. The first aims to limit the amount of food consumed, while the others interfere with digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body. The operating surgeon is at liberty to use either of the approaches depending on his or her experience and patient medical and surgical history, of course, with the consent of their patient.
The first approach that aims to limit the quantity of food consumed do so by reducing the size of ones stomach or removing a small part of the stomach. The surgeon uses a gastric band to reduce the size while sleeve gasterectomy removes a small portion of ones stomach. Approaches that compromise the ability of the body to digest or absorb are called gastric bypass operations. The small intestines are re-sected and re-routed to a small pouch.
After the surgical procedure, most people experience weight loss of between 40 and 80% within two or three years. Although the results depend on the type of procedure taken, the procedure is successful for most people. In majority of the cases, co-morbidities are reduced or go into remission altogether. In addition, most people observe that over time they rely on less and less medication.
Just like any other major surgery, Bariatric operation has its risks. For instance, weight loss may be inadequate; no one is assured of drastic weight loss. Also, there is the risk of hernias, blood clots as well as infections. Separated stitches are some of the technical problems that may arise.
After the surgery, the patient cannot afford to live a carefree life. A poor lifestyle will cause inadequate weight loss or worse still lead to more weight gain. The patient should exercise often and eat well balanced and healthy diet to survive the post operation phase. In addition, other lifestyle adjustments such as positive mental attitude and dedication are necessary.
For two weeks after the operation, the patient should feed on clear liquids until the gastrointestinal tract is able to handle more solid foods. Blended foods containing protein and with no sugar or carbohydrates are recommended for the first two weeks. In addition, the amount the patient feeds on has to be constantly monitored to prevent overeating that will lead to nausea and vomiting. Lastly, patients will have to take a multivitamin for the rest of their lives to compensate for mal-absorption.
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