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All About Bariatric Surgery NY

By Lena Stephenson


For many people, weight loss is a difficult issue to tackle. Diets, workouts and pills are some of the options people try sometimes with no results. Bariatric surgery NY is an effective and widely accepted alternative for weight-loss. Its operative risk is acceptable and is popular because after the operation, obesity related health conditions such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes are reduced or even go into remission altogether.

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.

Studies show that 40 to 80% weight loss is achieved within two to three years after surgery. In addition, patients rely on less medication over time to pull through life. Also, obesity co-morbidities are reduced and may go into remission in the long run. Therefore, it is safe to conclude that Bariatric operation is largely successful for most people.

What are the risks of this operation? Weight loss may be unsatisfactory, drastic weight loss is not a guarantee. That is the reason patients are asked to have realistic expectations. Technical problems such as separated stitches may also arise. In addition, there is risk for infection, hernias and blood clots.

The weight loss operation is not a fix-all for weight problems. After the operation, one has to be weight conscious and live healthy. Lifestyle adjustments are necessary to keep one from regaining the lost weight. Proper diet, good exercises and psychological change are all necessary to live a healthy post operation life. In addition, it is imperative to have a positive mental attitude and the dedication to change your lifestyle.

For two weeks after the operation, the patient should feed on clear liquids until the gastrointestinal tract is able to handle more solid foods. Blended foods containing protein and with no sugar or carbohydrates are recommended for the first two weeks. In addition, the amount the patient feeds on has to be constantly monitored to prevent overeating that will lead to nausea and vomiting. Lastly, patients will have to take a multivitamin for the rest of their lives to compensate for mal-absorption.




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