The Canada Medical Association Journal reports that obesity costs the country over $2 billion a year. Whether you have been struggling with your weight all of your life or recent years have caused you to spin into a weight gain you can’t control, it is likely that you need to get help.
Weight loss surgery is one of the most popular ways to provide clean slate or patients that have run out of options. With weight loss surgery and a change in lifestyle, most patients do very well. There is more than one type of weight loss surgery and you will need to consider which one would be best for your situation. Nearly 2 in 3 adults are overweight and 1 in 4 are obese, the CMAJ reports.
RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-En-Y)
Gastric bypass surgery is a permanent surgery that is accomplished by surgically separating the stomach into two parts. The surgeon then connects the upper stomach that has been created to the lower intestines directly.
This shortcut or bypass makes it impossible for the body to fully absorb the calories in the food that is being digested reducing the weight gain. The smaller size of the stomach after division also provides the patient with a smaller storage place for food and feeling full faster. This means that they will not be able to eat as much food as they once did, typically leading to additional weight loss.
Who is a Candidate?
A good candidate for gastric bypass surgery is typically someone that has significant weight gain, is suffering from or in danger of illness due to their obesity and that has tried all other options unsuccessfully. The individual must be prepared for handling the changes that come from this long term surgery such as changes in the amount of food that they eat as well as the type of food that they can digest.
Gastric Banding Surgery (Lap-Band)
The process of gastric banding surgery is similar to that of gastric bypass surgery in that it involves separating the stomach into two parts. In this type of bariatric surgery, there is no bypass created between the stomach and intestine. This surgery is temporary and the band that is put around the stomach can be adjusted as there is a cord that feeds to the outside of the body for access. This surgery still requires an adjustment of food intake and type of food.
Who is a Candidate?
Individuals that are not excessively obese and that have the support system in place to assist them in getting back on track are going to be most successful. These individuals should also be in fair health so that they can easily withstand the surgery and they should have tried all other options without success. The patient should be ready to make major changes to their lifestyle as well to ensure that they are going to keep off the weight.
What to Expect After Surgery
Most weight-loss surgeries are very successful and the patient goes through without much trouble. The patient will want to watch for possible infection and fever as well as exception long-lasting discomfort or pain. You can expect that there will be some initial discomfort and pain to the area of the surgery and a period of adjustment regarding the amount of food you can comfortably take in.
Patients that see a dramatic drop in weight after the surgery may feel unwell or weak at first. The progress will need to be monitored carefully throughout the process to ensure that the patient is maintaining good health.
If you have had a difficult time getting off the weight and you are suffering from complications due to your weight gain, you might want to take the time to make sure that you seek the advice of a professional in Mississauga. There are several to choose from and you will want to select one that works the best for your situation. Meet with more than one before you make your final decision.
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