Saturday, October 17, 2015

Learn About Bariatric Surgery NY

By Della Monroe


Diets, workouts, and pills are commonly used to lose weight. Weight loss is a critical issue in todays health care because overweight and obese people have a higher predisposition to diseases. However, weight loss is a difficult issue for most people because it is a process that involves changes to diets, lifestyles, dress and many other factors. Bariatric surgery NY is often used a last mechanism.

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.

Bariatric operation may seek to limit food intake by reducing the size of the stomach. This kind of operation is known as a band surgery where a small portion of the stomach is cut off. The operation may also seek to compromise digestion of absorption of food by the body. The second type is performed by resecting and re-routing the small intestines into a small stomach pouch.

Any of the above approaches may be used depending on the operating surgeons experience, and surgical history of the patient. In this, the doctor involved has to play their role in educating the patient on the various steps of the procedure highlighting the possible risks, complications and offer all the options availed for one to make a decisive choice.

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.

The operation just like any other medical procedure has its risks. It may result in unsatisfactory weight loss. There is no guarantee that one will experience drastic weight loss the way they imagined it. In addition, there is a risk of developing infections, blood clots, and hermias. Stitches may separate causing additional agony.

The success rate of the operation may vary depending on the patient, the kind of lifestyle the adopt after the operation and the type of operation carried out. It can be regarded as generally successful because between forty and eighty percent of patients lose weight within two to three years post operation. Most have reduced obesity co-morbidities and rely less 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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