Bariatric Surgery for Long Term Weight Control

Whilst not an option for all people, Bariatric surgery is one effective technique that should be investigated for the morbidly obese patient. Gastric Band, Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Solutions  - Gastric banding surgery can help you achieve effective, long-term weight control. Ask your doctor for more information on Gastric Banding.

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Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss is expected after bariatric surgery. Most bariatric procedures have been able to achieve loss of more than 50% of excess weight, which is a pretty impresssive successful outcome.

An increasing number of people are turning to weight loss surgery (lap-band surgery) as a last resort to help them lose weight and reverse some of the health risks associated with obesity. The Lap Band is placed using key-hole surgery which doesn't leave large scars and minimises post-surgery recovery time.  Most patients are up and active after a few days, and the wight loss happens quite quickly. After leaving hospital, patients normally take a couple of weeks to start performing normal activities. At this time, most Lap Band surgery patients still feel a little uncomfortable in the abdominal area, and will have to be very careful with the diet.

Following a significant surgery like baraiatric surgery it is important that you take good care of yourself and follow the recommended procedures. After a bariatric operation, you can't consume whole pills or extended release medicines. For some people, for an indefinite future, tables should be crushed and capsules likewise. You will need to consule medication with caution. .After bariatric surgery, ulcers are more difficult to diagnose and treat. Check with your primary care provider or pharmacist, if you feel there is abnormal feelings in the abdominal area.

And pregnancy. It is best avoided after bariatric surgery. The stresses on your body could lead to fetal compromise and birth defects so we strongly recommend against pregnancy for two years after bariatric surgery.

After Bariatric Surgery

After bariatric surgery is important that a strict regime is adopted to limit aggravation of the surgrey site and encourage healing. Immediately after bariatric surgery a patient is usually limited to a clear liquid diet, such as water, and also  includes foods such as clear broth, diluted fruit juices or sugar-free gelatin desserts. This diet is continued until the gastrointenstinal tract has recovered somewhat from the surgery. Post-surgery, overeating is curbed because exceeding the capacity of the stomach causes nausea and vomiting.

It is important to remember that bariatric surgery is not a quick fix. It's an ongoing journey toward weight loss through lifestyle changes. After surgery, the difference in your body will be very noticeable, but it is important to allow the body recover quickly and without incident from the surgery. There is a number of generally accepted dietary guidelines for a healthy diet after bariatric surgery. Nutritional deficiencies that occur over the course of many years will need to be studied, and can depend on your diet after bariatric surgery.