Friday 8 November 2013

Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery

Given the fact that more than one lakh bypass surgeries are performed each year in USA alone, it has become the most commonly performed surgery. It can be defined as a restrictive and malabsorptive process. In addition to reducing the size of the stomach, this surgery also reduces the body’s ability to absorb calories.

During this surgery, a part of the patient’s stomach is removed and the left over part is connected to the middle of the small intestine. As a result, the patient has a smaller stomach which helps him to feel fuller faster. As the food bypasses a major part of the stomach, this surgery is called as the gastric bypass surgery. Unlike lap band Mexico and gastric sleeve plication, stapling and cutting is involved in this surgery. Also, the patient has to be admitted to the hospital for at least three days before and after the surgery. A minimum of three months rest is required for recovery after the surgery.

Though there is no denying the fact that there are risks involved with gastric bypass also but the benefits are much more that they outweigh the risks. In most of the cases, the patient is able to lose more than 75% of their excess weight. The patient starts losing weight soon after the surgery and may continue losing weight for many months after the surgery.

Like gastric band surgery, Gastric bypass surgery also helps to alleviate other ailments like hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, asthma, joint pain, arthritis, reflux, fatigue etc. It also decreases the chances of pulmonary diseases, heart diseases and cancer. It also helps to reduce problems due to other ailments and helps to save money. It also helps to increase the physical activities of the patient and also infuses a new self-esteem in the person. In all, it helps the patient to live a longer and healthier life.






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  1. I think the things you covered through the post are quiet impressive..good one

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