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Obesity Surgery: A Weighty Issue Made Light

By: Adolph Paul

Life is a medley of smiles, sobs and sniffles, with sniffles predominating. The reason for the not so ‘light’ moments of millions of people worldwide is obesity. The physical condition of being severely overweight, with a BMI of over 30, can be termed as obesity. This condition can be caused by several factors which often lead to complicated health issues. Excess weight can be pretty difficult to shed sometimes. For those who have tried everything from crash diets to rigorous workouts, food supplements to oral medication and if nothing has worked, obesity surgery is the last resort.

What is obesity surgery?

Obesity surgery can also be termed at weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery. A person, who is obese and wants to take the surgical route to get back in shape, should consult a bariatric surgeon. Each individual is unique and the condition of his obesity would also depend on different factors. It is important that the bariatric procedure he is following be suited to the degree of his condition keeping all health issues in mind. A good surgeon will give you the right advice and guide you as to which obesity surgery is best suited for you. The different kinds of obesity surgeries include the following:

1. Gastric Bypass

2. Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery (LAP-BAND® Surgery)

3. Sleeve Gastrectomy

4. Revisional Surgery

5. Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

6. Biliopancreatic Diversion

7. Stomaphyx

8. Duodenal Switch

After obesity surgery, on an averag

e, patients are able retain 50% weight reduction on a long term basis.

Causes and effects of obesity

Obesity can be caused by various factors, one of them being hereditary. Obesity has a strong genetic component and those who have a family history of obesity are more likely to show traces of being overweight sooner or later. In the age of hot dogs and pizzas, frozen cokes and smoothies, the inclination towards binging on junk food can hardly be eliminated. Foods that have the fewest nutrients and the most calories often appeal to us the most. This is another quick way for one to become obese. Obesity increases the chances of you acquiring heart ailments, age-related macular degeneration, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and cataracts. Formation of cancer of the colon, prostrate and breast is also very likely. Infertility, Parkinson’s disease, asthma and complications during pregnancy are some of lesser recognized consequences of obesity.

Maintenance of a healthy diet along with regular exercise is very important after you complete your weight loss surgery. To a large extent this will lessen the risks of a relapse. If you have any ailments associated with weight loss, these will also be resolved or diminished.

Nicholson Clinic in Dallas, Plano Texas provides obesity surgery for the people who are badly obese for losing their weight.