The Last Resort: Weight Loss Surgery

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Article Title: The Last Resort: Weight Loss Surgery

Author: Kirsten Hawkins

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Surgery is the most severe of the recommended treatments for

obesity. Bariatric surgery is reserved for cases of severe

obesity that have been resistant to all other methods of weight

loss and weight control. There are two basic types of bariatric

surgery (also known as gastrointestinal surgery), each with a

different purpose.  The risks for both are similar, as are the

prospective results and outcome.

 

Restrictive Weight Loss Surgery

 

The first type of bariatric weight loss surgery is

'restrictive'. It includes the well-known 'stomach stapling'.

The purpose of restrictive surgery is to restrict the amount of

food that can be eaten at one time. Doctors create a small pouch

at the top of the stomach that holds about one ounce of food,

with a small opening at the bottom to hold food in the pouch

and cause a feeling of fullness. After the surgery, a patient

can eat no more than 3/4 cup to a cup of well-chewed bland food

at a time without becoming nauseous. The intent of the surgery

is to reduce the amount of food eaten by restricting the amount

of food that can be eaten at once.

 

Variations of restrictive surgery include 'lap banding', in

which the pouch is created by wrapping a silicone band around

the upper part of the stomach. Since there is no need to cut

into the stomach or intestine, the complication rate is lower

than in standard restrictive surgery, and the recovery period

is shorter.

 

The second type of bariatric surgery for weight loss is the

malabsorptive variety. These are the more common type of

surgery for treatment of obesity. The most well-known of the

procedures is the gastric bypass. The purpose of gastric bypass

and other types of bypass surgery is to prevent the effective

absorption of nutrients from food eaten by 'bypassing' most of

the intestine in the food's path through the body. The

malabsorption results in significant weight loss and a

reduction of appetite.

 

The possible side effects of gastric bypass surgery include:

 

Chronic diarrhea

Stomach ulcers

Foul-smelling stools and flatulence

Risk of nutritional and micro-nutritional deficiencies

Dumping syndrome - symptoms include faintness, fainting,

nausea, sweating and diarrhea after eating

 

Patients seeking bariatric surgery are evaluated by a medical

professional for suitability for the surgery. Candidates

include those who are at least 80-100 pounds overweight, and

who have shown little success with traditional weight loss

methods. In additions, patients who have other physical

problems which require weight loss may be candidates.

 

If you're considering weight loss surgery, you must realize

several things:

1. The risks of surgery are serious.

2. You will require lifelong medical supervision after the

surgery

3. You will still need to make lifestyle and dietary changes.

4. Many health insurance plans will not cover it.

 

Be sure that you choose a surgeon experienced in bariatric

techniques, and that you will be provided with full physical

and emotional support before, during and after the surgery.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health

expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/

for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well

as reviews and comments on popular diets.

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