Weight Loss Surgery - Last Resort?

Weight loss surgery, commonly called bariatric surgery, is a last resort for those who are seriously overweight or morbidly obese. If you just want to lose a few pounds, even 50 pounds, weight loss surgery is not for you. However, if you are 80-100 pounds or more over weight, have tried meal replacements, have tried adding regular exercise into your day, have taken medical advice and nothing works for you then it might be worth considering.

There are two common types of surgeries used to promote weight loss; restrictive and malabsorptive surgery. Restrictive surgery is where a part of your stomach is closed or cut off so that you feel fuller with less food.

Basically, the stomach is made smaller. Malabsorptive surgery is where the length of the small intestine is shortened or is changed to connect to the stomach, which limits food from being completely digested.

You can get one or both of the surgeries done to help you lose weight. There are pros and cons to these types of surgeries, so it is best to find out as much information as you can before considering surgery. There may be other options such as dieting and exercise programs that will work for you.

Obviously, the benefits of weight loss surgery are that you will lose weight (typically rapid weight loss) and your overall lifestyle will improve drastically. However, as will all good things there are also drawbacks and possible side effects to these types of surgeries.

All surgery is serious and poses risk on the person undergoing the procedure. Some of the possible risks are wound infections (depending upon how the surgery is done), vomiting and not being able to hold food down, feeling weak and faint, gallstones, and nutritional deficiencies such as osteoporosis and anemia.

Also, after surgery there will have to be permanent changes in your diet, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and exercise. These things will have to be closely monitored because of the changes in your digestive system.

Weight loss surgery may in some cases be a valid option for those at least 80-100 pounds or more overweight. It is important to make sure to make an informed decision by talking with your doctor first about your weight loss options other than surgery.

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Warren Tattersall has been a full time nutritional consultant for over a decade and works with people all over the world to help them improve their health, increase their personal energy levels and to use supplements to assist with diet related health issues.


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