mardi 24 mars 2015

A Guide To Bariatric Surgery NY

By Lena Stephenson


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 operation is not for everyone. An individual has to meet certain criteria to qualify for the operation. A body mass index of above 40 is necessary to go under the knife. Additionally, a body mass index of between 35 and 40 and additional obesity related co-morbidities are considered. The body mass index or simply BMI is a figure calculated by dividing your height and weight.

There are generally three approaches to weight less operations. The approach may seek to limit the quantity of food that one can consume or compromise digestion and absorption. Any of the approaches may be used depending on the experience of the operating surgeon and surgical history of their patient. Of course, the doctor has to walk the patient through all the options available, their risks, complications and results.

Limiting the intake of food is possible through a reduction in the size of the stomach by removing a portion of it. This type of operation also known as gastric band operation uses sleeve gasterectomy to remove a portion of the stomach. Interfering with digestion or absorption involves re-secting and re-routing the small intestines to a stomach pouch also referred to as gastric bypass operation.

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.

The risks of obesity operation include unsatisfactory weight deduction, especially if the patient had unrealistic goals. It is possible to regain much of the weight lost. Also, there is the risk of technical problems after surgery such as separated stitches and risk of infection, blood clot and hernia. Frequent snacking, lack of exercise and eating high calorie foods may also contribute to inadequate weight reduction.

The operation is not a license to live carefree. Even after undergoing the cut, the patient has to be extremely cautious about their lifestyle to live healthy and prevent post operation weight gain. Well balanced and healthy diet, physical activity and psychological change are necessary lifestyle adjustments. In addition, patients should demonstrate dedication and positive attitude to maintain a healthy lifestyle after the operation.

After the operation, the diet recommended for the patient should be clear liquids only until the gut has recovered to an extent from the operation. Such liquids include blended and sugar free food and high in protein for at least two weeks. The amount of food taken has to be carefully monitored because overeating causes nausea and vomiting. Patients should also take a multivitamin oil to cater for mal-absorption of important nutrients.




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