The effects of bypass surgery can be profound, but it will require a much longer recuperation period than the gastric band operation. Another feature of these bands is that the surgery is completely reversible. However, most patients will end up keeping the band permanently following surgery. Removing it could result in the patient regaining any lost weight. However, if there is a medical reason to reverse the surgery, this can be easily accomplished, in some cases through a keyhole or laparoscopic procedure. After the gastric band operation has been completed and the patient has recovered, a plan of sensible eating and exercise should be followed. A diet that is low in simple carbohydrates and sugars, yet higher in fiber should be very effective. High fiber food will include lots of whole grains and rice. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also important. It is also vital to eat on a regular basis and not skip meals, especially breakfast. Regular exercise will help the body by building muscle mass and burning fat. Exercise can also help to tighten up the loose skin that can accompany significant weight loss. However, in some cases, plastic surgery may be necessary to remove extra skin.
A gastric band operation will cause many changes that a patient should be prepared to deal with. It is not just anatomical changes in the stomach that the patient will be facing, but other significant changes as well. The digestion and absorption of food can change drastically. These changes will usually necessitate changes in the diet as well. Becoming educated on the traditional side effects, as well as any dietary changes that a patient will need to make is crucial. Of course, some patients sail through a gastric band operation with minimal side effect aside from the intended diminished appetite. But knowing what to expect can be very helpful even if negative side effects are minimal. The Bible explains that God wants believers to treat others the way that they themselves would like to be treated. "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." (Luke 6:31)
With a gastric band operation, an adjustable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach. This action will create a small sac that will hold far less food than the stomach was capable of holding previously. Of course, the lower part of the stomach will not be pinched off entirely. The food will remain in the upper section of the stomach for a longer period of time and then will trickle slowly into the lower area of the stomach. Once there, the food will continue to digest and will pass through the intestine and the rest of the digestive system the way that it normally does. But the fact that it is contained in the top of the stomach temporarily will give a sense of fullness much more quickly than before the gastric band operation. Consequently, the patient will end up eating less food and loosing weight. Most insurance policies will require that patients exhaust all other methods of weight loss to no avail before they will approve this surgical option. Whether or not to choose this option over full bypass surgery is a choice that a patient should discuss with their physician. Understanding all of the available options and side effects is important. Responsible medical professionals will provide all of this information to the patient as part of the decision making process.
Before undergoing a gastric band operation, a patient's physician may ask the patient to change certain habits. For example, it the patient is a smoker, they will most likely be asked to stop smoking before the surgery occurs. The reason for this is that smokers may tend to be more susceptible to infection. Recovery time for smokers may be longer as well. Surgeries of this nature will usually require an overnight hospital stay, although there are some facilities that are able to complete these procedures on an outpatient basis. The patient will be put under general anesthesia during surgery. This will usually mean that the patient will not be able to eat or drink anything for six hours or more prior to surgery. A patient's vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure will be checked by a medical professional prior to surgery. Since each patient will be different, the adjustable band will need to be fitted to the individual patient's stomach. This fitting is accomplished by a surgeon through a keyhole incision. What ever choice an individual might make, the help and advice that is provided by medical professionals is very valuable.
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