Bariatric Surgery NY For Obesity

By Lena Stephenson


There are individuals who have tried pills, diets and workouts to lose weight without success. Another viable alternative is Bariatric surgery NY. It is effective and has gained widespread popularity in the recent past because of its benefits. Risks of getting the operation are acceptable and obesity related health conditions such as sleep apnea, hypertension and diabetes can be reduced.

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 three types of weight loss operation. However, all of them seek to limit the amount of food you can take. Others may affect how food is digested or nutrients absorbed into the body. The approach to surgery depends on patient medical and surgical history and surgeon experience. Before the operation, the doctor will discuss each of the approach, its risk and efficiency before settling on the most suitable for your situation.

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.

Just like any other major surgery, Bariatric operation has its risks. For instance, weight loss may be inadequate; no one is assured of drastic weight loss. Also, there is the risk of hernias, blood clots as well as infections. Separated stitches are some of the technical problems that may arise.

After the surgery, the patient cannot afford to live a carefree life. A poor lifestyle will cause inadequate weight loss or worse still lead to more weight gain. The patient should exercise often and eat well balanced and healthy diet to survive the post operation phase. In addition, other lifestyle adjustments such as positive mental attitude and dedication are necessary.

Diet after the operation should consist of clear fluids for the first two weeks until the stomach and intestines have recovered to handle solid foods. The liquids can be blended and have high protein content and be free of sugar and carbohydrates. The patient should not overfeed as it will irritate the stomach and cause vomiting and nausea. In addition, he or she will have to take multivitamin pills to supply the body with nutrients not getting absorbed into the body.

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