All About Bariatric Surgery NY

By Lena Stephenson


When diets, workouts and other weight loss options have failed, there is one more option available. Bariatric surgery NY is also called obesity or weight loss surgery that is effective and widely acceptable alternative. The operative risk is within the acceptable range and helps to relieve other obesity related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea.

Not everyone can undergo Bariatric surgery. It is recommended for individuals with a body mass index of over 40 and with obesity related complications such as hypertension and diabetes. Body mass index or simply BMI is a number calculated by dividing a persons height and weight. It shows usually shows their ideal weight.

There are generally three approaches to weight less operations. The approach may seek to limit the quantity of food that one can consume or compromise digestion and absorption. Any of the approaches may be used depending on the experience of the operating surgeon and surgical history of their patient. Of course, the doctor has to walk the patient through all the options available, their risks, complications and results.

Limiting the intake of food is possible through a reduction in the size of the stomach by removing a portion of it. This type of operation also known as gastric band operation uses sleeve gasterectomy to remove a portion of the stomach. Interfering with digestion or absorption involves re-secting and re-routing the small intestines to a stomach pouch also referred to as gastric bypass operation.

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.

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.

After the operation, the diet recommended for the patient should be clear liquids only until the gut has recovered to an extent from the operation. Such liquids include blended and sugar free food and high in protein for at least two weeks. The amount of food taken has to be carefully monitored because overeating causes nausea and vomiting. Patients should also take a multivitamin oil to cater for mal-absorption of important nutrients.




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