Sunday, April 12, 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 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.

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.

Approaches that limit intake of food reduce the size of the stomach or remove a portion of it. A gastric band is used to reduce the size of the stomach, whereas a portion of the stomach is removed through sleeve gastrectomy. Approaches that interfere with digestion and absorption re-sect and re-route the ileum to a smaller stomach pouch a type of operation known as gastric bypass.

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 weight loss operation is not a fix-all for weight problems. After the operation, one has to be weight conscious and live healthy. Lifestyle adjustments are necessary to keep one from regaining the lost weight. Proper diet, good exercises and psychological change are all necessary to live a healthy post operation life. In addition, it is imperative to have a positive mental attitude and the dedication to change your lifestyle.

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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