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Stomach Stapling Surgery

Stomach stapling surgery is an alternative for someone who has tried diet and exercise and is still 100 plus pounds overweight. In addition, suffering with health problems can also be a good reason to have weight control surgery. Obesity can bring on illness and disease; losing weight can make these problems less or even nonexistent. Gastric bypass is a procedure that limits calorie intake dramatically because the size of the stomach is reduced and calorie and food absorption is diminished. The benefits far outweigh the temporary discomfort since having the procedure leads to weight loss and renewed health and wellness.



Diet and exercise are the ideal ways to lose weight but it doesn't always work for everyone. Before having weight control surgery an individual should exhaust all efforts to lose weight naturally. Sometimes a person will lose extra pounds too quickly and then end up putting them back on so that is why changes with diet and exercise need to be permanent lifestyle changes otherwise it is easy to gain back those lost pounds. When someone's health begins to suffer because of obesity and there doesn't seem to be any hope then it is time to consider more invasive options. There are several choices involving bariatric surgery that an individual might consider. Some of these include gastric bypass, lapband, vertical lapband, and the most invasive is biliopancreatic bypass. This method requires actually removing a large part of the stomach. Not many doctors recommend this method because it greatly decreases the absorption of needed nutrients.



Extra weight wears down the body and the mind. Some people who are obese can easily become depressed over time when the weight won't come off. Stomach stapling surgery can not only help a person recover from health issues but can do wonders for psychological issues as well. Even just a few extra pounds can make a person feel sluggish and bloated. Continued pressure from being obese will wear down the immune system and affect virtually every system of the body. This is why so many overweight people suffer with diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and so on. Reading God's word can provide hope for those who are suffering with depression and illness. "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." (Romans 15:4)



Before having gastric bypass surgery a physical examination will need to be done. This will include health history, x-rays, and lab work. For stomach stapling surgery health history is very important and will include previous medical records from a physician. A candidate will need to give the surgeon as much information as possible about any health concerns. The more knowledge the doctor has about health concerns the better for the patient. The surgeon will also need to know all medications, prescription and over-the-counter drugs being taken because there are some meds that can increase a client's risk for complications.



Insurance companies usually cover procedures that are medically necessary. Morbid obesity can qualify a person for approved insurance coverage on weight control surgery if the person is extremely overweight and has health problems. Before having gastric bypass it is advisable to make sure that the doctor and clinic doing the procedure has all insurance information beforehand so that an approval can be obtained. Paying the part the insurance doesn't will be the patient's responsibility, in most cases, before the procedure is done. Each clinic and surgeon will have their own policies on how to handle the financial part. Some doctors offer financing to candidates of bariatric surgery that includes a down payment with reasonable monthly payments.



There are two ways to perform a gastric bypass, one is by making a large incision and doing the open method the other is making small incisions and using an instrument, known as the laparoscopic method. Stomach stapling surgery using the laparoscopic method is less invasive than the open method and recovery time is less. The surgeon will determine the best method based upon an individual's medical history and unique situation. A gastric bypass usually takes from one to three hours for the operation and several hours in recovery. The hospital stay will range from 2 to 4 days depending upon how the patient progresses. Recovery time usually takes about 4 weeks depending upon the severity and complexity of the gastric bypass procedure.



The amount of weight that a patient will lose depends on several factors. Commitment to exercise and eating healthy are two very important factors in losing weight. Other factors include the motivational level and overall condition of a person's health. Right after the surgery most patients are put on a liquid diet for the first couple of weeks. After the stitches are removed, which is usually 10 days from the operation, solid foods can be introduced. It is highly recommended that after weight control surgery an individual not consume more than 800 calories per day for the first 18 months. After 18 months caloric intake can be increased to about 1200 calories per day.



Patients who undergo the procedure usually lose over 50% of their body fat and some will lose much more. It is not likely that the stomach stapling surgery will result in the loss of total body fat and that is why diet and exercise must be included in the program. The benefits of having the surgery far outweigh the risks and the temporary discomfort. Some of these include increased energy level, improved self-confidence, being able to engage in activities that weren't possible before, more clothing choices, improved relationships, and gaining health and vitality.

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