Considering Weight Surgery?
Weight surgeries for weight loss (bariatric surgery) changes your digestive track to limit the amount of food you can consume. The surgery will assist you losing weight and can lower your risk of having more medical problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass is the most common form of weight loss surgery and has fewer complications than other surgeries. Generally, gastric bypass surgery for weight loss can provide a long-term, consistent weight loss if you exercise and eat well. The procedure does have many risks and side effects. You should fully understand the lifestyle changes that you must make, and speak with your physician about the procedure.
Weight Surgery Procedures - What is right for you?
There are various surgery options for weight loss surgery and you should get all of the relevant information on each procedure. Ideally, your surgeon and physican will be well versed in weight surgery procedures and will recommend a solution that is best fit for your specific situation. If you do not understand what they are explaining to you, ask for a clearer illustration or description so that you understand what the physician is saying to you. If you ask a question, make sure you get an answer that you understand. Many times, this procedure will require that you visit with the physician several times with more than one physician. You need to make sure that you talk to other patients as well, that have had the procedure done by this physician - get all the information you can. The results of weight surgery procedures can be drastic, however there are risks and you should be aware of what you are getting into.
Weight Surgery Options
There are various weight surgery options available for you. The most common ones are here:
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND®).
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)
- REALIZE® Band
Citied References:
MayoClinic
Support Group:
FacetoFace Health Weight Control Support Group