Monday, October 5, 2015

A Brief Guide To Bariatric Surgery NY

By Della Monroe


Everywhere you look, there are messages about living healthy, maintaining a healthy weight and losing the extra weight. However, gaining and losing weight does not come easy for everyone. Due to our genes and environments, our bodies are condition differently. Consequently, something may work for one person but it does not mean it will work out for everyone else. Bariatric surgery NY is considered one last option for those who cannot lose weight through other means.

Bariatric surgery also known as bypass surgery is done to individuals who meet certain criteria. Body mass index (BMI) is used to determine who qualifies. For example, one must have a body mass index of more than forty to be eligible for the procedure. An individual with a body mass index of between 35 and 40 may be considered if they have additional co-morbidities related to obesity.

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.

The doctor may use any of the above approaches depending on experience, your medical and clinical history as well as your concerns as a patient. Before the procedure, the doctor must guide the patient into the intricate details of the procedure including risks, benefits, complications and other options before choosing one approach.

Two weeks after this surgical procedure, the patient must feed on liquid or blended foods. Their gastrointestinal tracts cannot digest solid foods at this stage. The meals should comprise of proteins as sugars and carbohydrates are prohibited. In addition, the quantity must be monitored because too much will induce vomiting. Life-long multivitamins must be prescribed to replace vitamins lost.

There are several risks associated with the procedure. First, stitches made may separate causing complications. Also, the wounds are susceptible to infections, hermias and blood clots. In addition, there is no guarantee that the loss weight will be in accordance with the patients expectations. The weight lost after the operation may not be satisfactory.

Despite the above risks, most people experience weight loss of between forty and eighty percent within two or three years. Therefore, the procedure is generally successful for most people although the rate of success may depend on the type of operation performed. In addition, obesity-related comorbidities reduce or go into remission altogether. Ultimately, the individuals are less dependent on medication.

Bypass surgery is not a ticket to a carefree life. There is a risk of gaining post operation weight. Therefore, one must be cautious about what they eat. Individuals who have undergone the cut must live healthy lifestyles through eating balanced meals, physical activity, and positive mental attitudes. Additionally, they should demonstrate dedication and psychological change towards their new lifestyles to sustain it for the long haul.




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