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A Guide To Bariatric Surgery NY

By Lena Stephenson


There are individuals who have tried pills, diets and workouts to lose weight without success. Another viable alternative is Bariatric surgery NY. It is effective and has gained widespread popularity in the recent past because of its benefits. Risks of getting the operation are acceptable and obesity related health conditions such as sleep apnea, hypertension and diabetes can be reduced.

Not everyone can undergo Bariatric surgery. It is recommended for individuals with a body mass index of over 40 and with obesity related complications such as hypertension and diabetes. Body mass index or simply BMI is a number calculated by dividing a persons height and weight. It shows usually shows their ideal weight.

There are three types of weight loss operation. However, all of them seek to limit the amount of food you can take. Others may affect how food is digested or nutrients absorbed into the body. The approach to surgery depends on patient medical and surgical history and surgeon experience. Before the operation, the doctor will discuss each of the approach, its risk and efficiency before settling on the most suitable for your situation.

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.

What are the risks of this operation? Weight loss may be unsatisfactory, drastic weight loss is not a guarantee. That is the reason patients are asked to have realistic expectations. Technical problems such as separated stitches may also arise. In addition, there is risk for infection, hernias and blood clots.

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.

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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