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[W306]Weight Loss And Surgery

by Jamie Clark, Jam

One of the most common types of weight loss surgery is liposuction, a procedure that removes excess fat from the waistline. Thousands of people - mostly women - undergo liposuction surgery every year. For many, it appears to be a much easier alternative to diet and exercise. Yet recent studies show that removing abdominal fat with liposuction provides almost none of the health benefits of "normal" weight loss: lowered levels of blood sugar, insulin and inflammation-related biomarkers, not to mention increased cardiovascular fitness, improved muscle tone, stronger bones, etc.

Another little-known problem with liposuction weight loss surgery: over 40% of patients regain the weight they lose from the procedure. Why? Simply because they make no healthy lifestyle changes. Some even believe that they can exercise less and eat more now that they have fewer abdominal fat cells. Obviously this isn't true and thousands of people find that out the hard way.

Other types of weight loss surgery are designed for the severely obese - generally those people with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher. These surgeries, which include gastric bypass and various "banding" and "stapling" procedures, have helped many formerly-obese people enjoy a higher-quality of life. However, all of these operations involve a considerable amount of risk.

Some of the risks associated with weight loss surgery include:

Death - According to the Mayo Clinic, about one in 200 to 300 people who has gastric bypass surgery dies from the procedure.

Post-surgery complications - Some weight loss surgery patients experience severe complications such as internal bleeding, infections, and blood clots. Others have to undergo follow-up procedures to correct complications such as abdominal hernias.

Gallstones - More than a third of patients develop gallstones as a result of losing large amounts of bodyweight following a weight loss surgery procedure.

Nutrient deficiencies - Some weight loss surgeries disrupt the digestion process. Without careful dietary supplementation this can lead to deficiencies in many important nutrients, especially vitamins B12 and D, iron, calcium, and folate.

Anyone considering weight loss surgery needs to weigh the risks against the benefits. They also need to realize that these extreme procedures are not cosmetic. Most patients only end up losing about 30% of their bodyweight and remain overweight for life. Simply put, weight loss surgery alone will not make you thin and beautiful. Yes, if you are extremely overweight, it may provide tremendous health benefits. But if you're just looking for a way to get thin without the "hassles" of healthy diet and regular exercise you better think again.

Though most surgical options to lose weight severe your digestive system they are increasingly being used on people who are in immediate health danger yet they are unable to lose weight by the convential diet and exercises.

Obesity has been classified as a multifactorial disease. It is a condition of excessive accumulation of fat, exceeding the body skeleton and physical standards. In particular morbid obesity according to USA's Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's height and weight tables is being 100 pounds or 100% above ideal body weight. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 20% above ideal body weight is the point where excess body fat starts becoming a health risk.

With weight loss surgery one has both drastic and dramatic results. One can lose 40-60% of their initial weight within two years. But in spite this convincing results, weight loss surgery is not for everyone.

Like other surgical operations, surgery to lose weight also has its inherent risks. And as such your physician will have to weight the risk of surgery against the risks you are facing for being overweight. If the risk of obesity is higher they then may recommend surgery.

To qualify you will have to be severely obese. Technically this means you should have a BMI above 40. (BMI or Body Mass Index is a calculation that uses your weight and height to estimate the amount of body fat) This is particularly important because at such a high BMI you face on ever present risk of developing obesity related diseases e.g. Cardio Vascular Diseases, hypertension, diabetes sleep apnea and more.

Infact most insurance companies will not cover your weight loss surgery expenses, unless you can explicitly show that all else has failed.

You also need to show that you have a lifestyle commitment to the new anticipated lifestyle after surgery. The surgery is literally life, changing. Not only will you drop pounds by the numbers but you will never eat the same. You will also not afford to lead a physically in active lifestyle. If one is unable to maintain the after surgery lifestyle it is possible to regain weight.

Finally you should show realistic expectations. Most centers will walk you through the process of the procedure and prepare you adequately for the life after. This makes sure you understand exactly what you are getting yourself into.

With all these conditions met the surgeon will then look at procedural risk and determine if its safe to go ahead.

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