Gastric Bypass Surgery Benefits And How It Saves Lives

By Karen Stewart


Usually regarded as a last option, the many benefits in turning to surgical intervention for severe cases of obesity are seemingly worth it. Multiple health hazards that come with obesity and it is not just the force of gravity that legs and feet will not be able to carry. While there are many ways to go about this, the main goal is to make sure the patient will be able to live a healthier life.

There are many forms of GBP surgery. New York considers morbid obesity as an epidemic given that 25 to 29 percent of adults are obese in the state. Considering the population New York has, this makes up for a lot of people. This makes gastric bypass surgery, GBP, a popular option.

This operation involves dividing the stomach pouches into two. The smaller of the intestines is then transfered to adjust to changes and is connected to the larger stomach pouch divisions. The goal of a GBP is to reduce the volume that the stomach can accommodate changing the normal reaction to food.

There is about a substantial loss to excess body fat, which is the more apparent effect of the procedure. Hypertension at a 70 percent and sleep apnea are also relieved at the rate of 75 percent. Type 2 diabetes and the likelihood of patients having it is effectively reversed at 90 percent.

The risks of undergoing this procedure is not high with 89 out of a 100 people who went through GBP of patients that go beyond and extended 5 year life span, post operation. Recovery is also usually faster with single incision laparoscopic procedures that incur very small wounds. Health generally improves and there are more chances of a physical participation in day to day activities.

The mortality rate for this operation can be compared to the 3 out of a thousand rate of deaths that can happen with gall bladder removal. With a so many benefits, there has to be a catch. The sudden change can cause side effects such as nutrient deficiency and an adjustment period to the emotional withdrawal from the relationship the patient has with food.

Surgical complications are only at about 7 percent for laparoscopic procedures and 14 percent for open surgery. Even with these numbers, the multiple diseases that get addressed and over all weight loss is worth the shot. There is a significant change in the energy levels and eating habits due to the drastic change, but patients usually adapt eventually.

There are diet restrictions and specifications that will be mandated by the doctors. Limited amount of food can be eaten and this is also only certain types. Appetite can change by a lot, post operation. There is also the tendency to develop ulcers due to increased acid producing cells, although the doctor usually give medication for this. Supplements are necessary for the person to have the proper amount of nutrients in their body especially calcium, iron, protein and vitamin B12.

The big difference life before and after the operation can be staggering. For one, the emotional dependence on food is one big severance and the need to eat a lot is forcibly cut down. But for a procedure that cost a good amount of money and having a healthier life back, it is no doubt worth it.




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