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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.

Surgical operations involving interfering with the absorption or digestion of food material are performed by resecting and re-routing the ileum to a stomach pouch. Any of the surgical procedures may be used. However, the choice of method is at the discretion of the surgeon depending on experience, medical and surgical history of the patient while factoring in concerns of these patients.

After the operation, the patient should not feed on solid foods until their gastrointestinal tracts can handle it. The patient should be on blended foods containing protein. Sugar and carbohydrates are no forbidden for the first two weeks post-operation. The amount of food consumed should also be monitored closely because overeating may cause additional problems. The patient will have to take multivitamin pills for the rest of their lives to compensate for malabsorption.

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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