Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Learn About Bariatric Surgery NY

By Della Monroe


Diets, workouts, and pills are commonly used to lose weight. Weight loss is a critical issue in todays health care because overweight and obese people have a higher predisposition to diseases. However, weight loss is a difficult issue for most people because it is a process that involves changes to diets, lifestyles, dress and many other factors. Bariatric surgery NY is often used a last mechanism.

Bariatric or bypass surgery is only carried out for people who meet certain conditions. To begin with, any individual who is considering the procedure should at least have a body mass index of 40. If it is between 35 and 40, they need to have obesity-related health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. In addition to this, the operation should be pursued only as an alternative to other unsuccessful methods of weight loss.

The operation may be in several different forms. The firm form involves reducing the size of ones stomach which is usually by getting rid of a part of it and reducing its size. This type of operation also known as gastric band surgery is used to limit the intake of food consumed. Other operations hope to achieve different goals, for instance, interfering with digestion or the absorption of nutrients into the body.

Surgical operations involving interfering with the absorption or digestion of food material are performed by resecting and re-routing the ileum to a stomach pouch. Any of the surgical procedures may be used. However, the choice of method is at the discretion of the surgeon depending on experience, medical and surgical history of the patient while factoring in concerns of these patients.

After the operation, the patient should not feed on solid foods until their gastrointestinal tracts can handle it. The patient should be on blended foods containing protein. Sugar and carbohydrates are no forbidden for the first two weeks post-operation. The amount of food consumed should also be monitored closely because overeating may cause additional problems. The patient will have to take multivitamin pills for the rest of their lives to compensate for malabsorption.

The operation just like any other medical procedure has its risks. It may result in unsatisfactory weight loss. There is no guarantee that one will experience drastic weight loss the way they imagined it. In addition, there is a risk of developing infections, blood clots, and hermias. Stitches may separate causing additional agony.

The success rate of the operation may vary depending on the patient, the kind of lifestyle the adopt after the operation and the type of operation carried out. It can be regarded as generally successful because between forty and eighty percent of patients lose weight within two to three years post operation. Most have reduced obesity co-morbidities and rely less on medication.

The operation does not symbolize the beginning of an irresponsible life. Patients must embrace a change of lifestyle to maintain their weight. Post operation weight gain is considered dangerous to a bypass operation patient. In addition, one must consume proper diets comprising of well-balanced and healthy meals. Physical exercise is also advised to maintain post operation weight. Lastly, one must embrace a positive outlook towards the new life and live it to the fullest. Psychological change is a significant factor towards living the new lifestyle.




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