Obesity is a problem that is affecting more and more people around the whole world. Many sufferers want to change but simply find they can't. They try dieting and chemically induced weight loss because the stresses that obesity place on the body become too overwhelming to cope with, but these techniques do not always prove effective. Bariatric surgery should be the last resort after you have tried these other methods because regardless of the type of surgery you decide to undergo you should know that it is a very serious operation that can have severe and long lasting effects. You are essentially changing the size of your stomach and the layout of your intestines in order to prevent yourself from eating as much and consuming as many calories.
Patients tend to lose between 100 and 200 pounds in weight and this sudden change can have it's own effects on your body. You may suffer from quite severe back pains and other complications with joints and muscles. You will need to take it easy at first, don't assume that because you weigh 100 pounds less you can suddenly run the marathon.
If you are seriously obese then you may need to be taken into hospital prior to the operation to ensure that there are fewer risks with the surgery. You will likely have to spend some considerable time in hospital after the operation and will need to attend regular checkups with your physician and your specialist.
Bariatric surgery will mean major lifestyle changes and many of them will be forced on you. For a start you physically won't be able to eat as much. Your stomach has been shrunk meaning that there simply isn't the room to place large amounts of food.
One of the first things you should know, and probably already know, is that Bariatric surgery is by no means a cheap alternative to a life of dieting. At around $25,000 it is expensive. Insurers are beginning to recognize that obesity is a serious health issue and some time in the future they may offer to cover part of these costs.
Bariatric surgery, also known as obesity weight loss surgery involves surgical manipulation of the stomach to reduce food intake, and, in some cases, to reduce he absorption of calories into the body. Any person whose BMI exceeds 40 is considered morbidly obese and needs bariatric surgery. There are different types of bariatric surgery-
?The Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy- This is a laparoscopic procedure in which few incisions are made through which cameras and sophisticated instruments are inserted. In this procedure, most of the stomach is removed and a ?vertical sleeve? or tube is fashioned from the remaining stomach. Since the size of the stomach is smaller, intake of food is reduced. The food does not bypass any of the intestines and hence there is no malabsorption.
?Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Divided Gastric Bypass Surgery- In this procedure, the stomach is separated into two sections using titanium staples. The small upper segment is connected to the esophagus and is the functional segment. The larger lower segment is connected to the duodenum and becomes the non-functional portion of the stomach. Next, most of the small intestine is separated from the stomach and brings it up to the small upper segment of the stomach which is still functional. The opening of this stomach is small and this allows the food to pass directly to the intestine where it is digested.
?Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding- In this procedure, small incisions are made and a silicone band is placed around the stomach which creates a small pouch. The stomach holds less food and thus the person is made to lesser need for food. The band is adjustable and needs to be adjusted 6-8 weeks during the first year after surgery in order to restrict the food intake.
Your surgeon's help should be sought to decide the type of procedure that suits you best. Bariatric surgery can be a life changing experience and can be the key to a healthy and cheerful lifestyle. All it takes to go ahead with the surgery is to spare around 3-4 days in the hospital and follow a healthy diet as directed by the doctor post-surgery.
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