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Gastric Bypass Surgery
By: Lena Hilltorp
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It is estimated that more than 10 million Americans suffer from severe obesity. For these people, weight management is much more than carrying a few extra pounds. It can be a matter of life and death.
It's always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you're among those who have tried and can't lose the excess weight that's causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option.
Gastric bypass surgery makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine. You will feel full more quickly than when your stomach was its original size, which reduces the amount of food you eat and thus the calories consumed. Bypassing part of the intestine also results in fewer calories being absorbed. This leads to weight loss.
Before such drastic measures are performed, there are a few qualifying conditions to be considered eligible for either of these procedures. You must be at least 100 pounds over your recommended weight and have exhausted all efforts to lose weight by reducing food intake, changing your eating habits, planning your meals, and exercising.
Surgery for weight loss is not a universal remedy, but these procedures can be highly effective in people who are motivated after surgery to follow their physician's guidelines for nutrition and exercise and to take nutritional supplements.
The surgery is not an end in itself. It is important to work closely with a physician and registered dietitian to start a program of new eating habits to ensure that weight loss is safe and successful. A regular, simple exercise program and psychological support are often recommended to create a better self-image and a whole new attitude to food.
Weight loss surgery can be emotionally difficult because you will be adjusting to new dietary habits and a body in the process of change. You may feel especially tired during the first month following surgery. Exercise and attending a support group may be helpful at this time.
Your weight loss begins immediately after the operation. The majority of people will continue to lose weight for approximately 12 months. The amount of weight a patient will lose every month will vary depending upon the height and weight prior to surgery. A reasonable expectation is to expect to lose 50% or more of your excess body weight and many patients will get to within 30-40 pounds of their ideal body weight. In general, the weight loss is complete within 12 months and may plateau unless you institute an exercise program. The percent of weight loss among different patients varies and depends upon a number of factors such as exercise, food choices, and daily calorie requirements.
Copyright © 2006 Lena Hilltorp
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Lena Hilltorp is a freelance publisher based in Sweden. She publishes articles and reports and provides gastric bypass surgery resources on http://www.gastric-bypass-surgery.biz/
An explanation of the cost of gastric bypass surgery:
http://www.gastric-bypass-surgery.biz/loans-for-gastric-bypass-surgery.php
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