Monday, January 7, 2013

When is Bariatric Surgery the right Option?

If you have a lot more than just a few lbs to lose, you may have thought about weight reduction surgery. Mon, on Dawn 7, Dr. Steve Weiland, a Bariatric Doctor from Asprius Hospital stopped by to describe who might be an excellent candidate for the procedure.

Specifically what does Bariatric means?

Baricatic operation involves several operations; the Lap - band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux - en - Y gastric bypass. All procedures to help you lose weight throughout one to three years.

Not just anyone is prospect. How much weight does a person have to have to lose?

Typically, we have patients that weight 100 lbs. Over their best weight.

These processes are for individuals who have tried to shed weight by themselves, but simply cannot do it?

Absolutely. This is not a surgical procedure where it should be your first option to lose weight. This should ordinarily be for people who have attempted over years to reduce fat with diet and exercise.

We are definitely aware of the professionals for these surgeries, are there any cons?

With out question. Every procedure has problems associated with it, plus some are ruinous. Therefore generally, we encourage weight to be lost by patients by themselves, if they're not able to, we think the benefits of surgery outweigh the risks.

What are these benefits, as it is as much as the patient to keep the weight off once it is lost? lost?

I have had several patients who have struggled years out of surgery. They're going right back to bad eating habits and lack of exercise. Therefore with out question, life-style modifications are critical to long-term success.

Any tips for those who may not be right for surgery, but still fight with weight loss?

The key is consuming exercising, and healthy - your overall global health will be helped by which.

How intense are these bariatric surgeries?

These procedures are 1 to 2 hours. Usually patients say in the clinic one or two nights. And you're back to work in just 2-3 weeks.

How rapidly does the weight come off?

Fairly rapidly inside the initial three to six weeks. But generally it's a 12 to 18 month process before you lose all of your weight.

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