Obesity is a real medical condition that affects about a third of the population of U.S. adults. Obesity is very serious; a chronic disease that may increase your risk of developing other serious conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers.

Another impact obesity has on your life –an impact that is often overlooked– is a psychological impact. People suffering from obesity often deal with social anxiety, feelings of helplessness, and even depression. For this reason many people are turning to weight loss surgery, or lap band surgery, for a solution. Lap band surgery helps obese persons to lose weight and regain their health quickly and with less physical effort than regular dieting.

While lap band surgery has a direct and dramatic effect on the body, the psychological effects of the surgery almost outnumber the physical ones. And while most of these effects are positive, some are not. So if you’re planning to get lap band surgery, you should be prepared to make more changes than you ever thought possible – both good and bad.

Positive Psychological Effects

The positive psychological effects of lap band surgery are pretty well defined. Getting the surgery is a great way to make you feel better about yourself and your weight. Even making the choice to have the surgery has a positive effect on your psyche– those feelings of helplessness will be gone. Finally, there is something you can do to truly combat obesity.

In addition, you will also notice many positive changes in the way you look at yourself, your life, and those around you. When the surgery takes effect and the weight starts to come off, people will treat you differently. You’ll also have more energy as the weight comes off, and will need to find positive, productive outlets for that energy.

Negative Psychological Effects

Not all of the effects of lap band surgery are positive. In addition to the many physical changes you’ll have to make after the surgery, you’ll also notice some negative psychological effects as you try to deal with those changes. One major change will be the inability to eat as much as you want. And while this is a positive physical effect of the surgery, it may affect you mentally as well. One recent recipient of lap band surgery said:

“After the surgery it became apparent that food was my ‘drug of choice.’ It was suddenly gone, like going cold turkey. It took me about a month of depression (and complaining) to come to grips with the loss and take charge of my eating habits. Now I follow the doctor’s recommendations for everything I eat, and take the time to enjoy the energy I have. But it was hard.”

Another psychological impact you’ll notice is the effect of your increased energy. And while increased energy is, of course, a positive thing, chances are you won’t be used to it. It may take time to learn to deal positively and productively with increased amounts of energy– at first, it may feel like you’re bouncing off the walls.

Truth is, nobody enjoys changing their habits. Too much change causes stress, anxiety, even depression. Even making positive changes can have a negative impact on the psyche at first. It’s important to push through the hard moments and remember that every change you’re making is for you– and for the positive.



By: Amy Nutt

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If you are considering bariatric surgery, you should be aware of all of your options. This term refers to a series of surgical procedures designed to treat obesity. People who are significantly overweight and have not been able to effectively treat this condition with diet and exercise may benefit from one of these options, but only a doctor can make this official diagnosis.

There are three main categories of bariatric surgical procedures, which include predominately malabsorptive procedures, predominately restrictive procedures, and mixed procedures, which include some characteristics of the two previous types. Predominately malabsorbative procedures are rare, but used to be the most common type. Due to the long term need for nutritional follow up care, and other health and safety factors, most physicians will not perform these procedures. As dramatic as the results achieved through bariatric surgery may be, it is important to remember that it is only a tool, and does not fix weight problems in and of itself.

Predominantly restrictive procedures are performed with the goal of reducing the size of the stomach and include adjustable gastric or lap band surgery, and gastric bypass surgery, in addition to mixed procedures.

Gastric Bypass surgery results in the creation of a pouch within the stomach, via a stapler device and connected to the small intestine. This creates a feeling of fullness quickly and results in a lower caloric intake. This surgery is also known as Laproscopy, which is a procedure in which a tube is inserted through a small incision into the abdomen. Carbon dioxide gas is pumped in to expand the abdomen and a small

camera is inserted so that the surgeon can easily view the area during the procedure.

Lap band surgery is generally recommended for patients who are morbidly obese, defined as having a BMI of 40 or greater. It is less invasive than gastric bypass and involves the placement of a gastric band around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch that limits food intake. Like gastric bypass surgery, lap band surgery is also performed laproscopically. Patients have reported a faster recovery time, and faster results in some cases when dietary guidelines for post surgery are adhered to.

When researching bariatric surgery options, it is important to explore all avenues of opportunity available. The decision to have any type of surgery is not one to be taken lightly and should be entered into only with the advice and recommendations of a qualified physician.



By: Terry Parker

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Weight loss surgery has come a long way, with procedures becoming less invasive and accompanied by fewer hospital stays and recovery times. Obesity has been described as an epidemic that can lead to a variety of medical disorders including high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiac events.

Despite the Lap-Band surgery being the most frequently performed surgery throughout the globe, in the United States, the gastric bypass surgery is most often performed. There are many differences between the two weight loss procedures, mainly the approach taken to the procedure.

How is a Lap-Band surgery performed? The procedure is less invasive, compared to the gastric bypass surgery, as it lacks the stapling and cutting that are involved throughout the gastric bypass surgery process. During the surgery process, a band is placed around the upper section of the stomach, thereby creating a smaller area, so the patient is able to consume a smaller amount of food while maintaining the satisfaction that comes with being full. The newly created smaller stomach pouch results in a smaller stomach with a recovery time that is less than a day for the majority of patients.

Gastric bypass surgery comes with an increased mortality rate, ten times that of Lap-Band surgery. As well as the increased mortality rate, the procedure is accompanied by a recovery time three times that of the Lap-Band procedure and invasive procedures that involve cutting and stapling the stomach pouch. During the surgery, the stomach is stapled to create a smaller stomach pouch and the intestines are fused, creating a new digestive tract which bypasses portions of the stomach and intestines. Weight loss results from the patient’s inability to eat large amounts of food with high caloric ingredients.

In addition to the increase in recovery time, it has been demonstrated that the two surgeries differ in methods used to lose weight. Although patients show an initial weight loss with both surgeries, the Lap-Band procedure has been recognized as a weight loss tool which can be adjusted as time passes and the stomach grows and stretches to accommodate larger meals.

Patients undergoing the Lap-Band procedure can expect weight loss of one to two pounds per week, compared the rapid weight loss that is initially demonstrated after the gastric-bypass procedure has been completed. With rapid weight loss, the body may begin to deteriorate, leading to malnutrition in the patient.

 

In comparison to gastric bypass surgery, the Lap-Band procedure helps the patient to experience fewer side effects.  A common side effect that occurs from gastric bypass surgery is a condition is known as “dumping syndrome”. “Dumping syndrome” occurs when the patient experienced rapid digestion and food moves into the small intestine before being fully digested. The patient may experience cold sweats and cramps which are accompanied by a rapid heart rate. This experience has been compared to a state of shock. Choosing Lap-Band surgery reduces the chances of “dumping syndrome” occurring.

As a reversible procedure, the Lap-Band procedure is considered the safest and least invasive procedure, as the Lap-Band can be adjusted without removing the device from the stomach. After the Lap-Band has been removed from the body, the stomach is able to transition back to the state prior to the Lap-Band being installed.

To learn more about Lap-Band Weight Loss Surgery visit www.lapbandguide.com



By: Lisa Ventura

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Weight loss surgery has advanced considerably in the past 50 years and modern forms of surgery such as gastric lap band surgery are certainly a lot safer and carry far fewer complications than early forms of open gastric bypass surgery. Nevertheless, there are risks and these should be fully discussed with your surgeon before embarking on surgery.

Gastric lap band surgery carries a number of risks which are specific to this form of surgery but it also carries the same risks that come will all major surgeries. In addition, there are a number of general risks which accompany any surgery involving patients who are overweight.

The first and most serious risk is that of death occurring either during surgery or shortly after and directly related to surgery. At this early stage (gastric lap band surgery has been around for some 12 years now but has only been licensed for use in the United States since 2001) very few deaths have been reported and it is difficult to give a figure, although it is generally held that the risk of death from gastric lap band surgery is less than 1%.

It is interesting to note that in one study in Australia no deaths at all were reported amongst a group of 2700 patients who have undergone laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery since 1994. It should be said however that Australia has been in the forefront of pioneering the use of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band and that over 90% of all weight loss surgeries conducted in Australia now use this method. This is significant as, in interpreting data from this study, it should be borne in mind that the experience of the surgeon is a very significant factor in terms of both risk and complication. Surgeons with considerable experience of this technique (having performed at least 100 procedures) show a very much higher success rate.

Many of the risks during surgery are general rather than “lap band” specific and are common surgical risks associated with such things as your age, weight, reaction to anesthesia and the presence of disease (whether or not this is directly related to your weight problem). The main “lap band” specific risk during surgery is that of gastric perforation (a tear in the wall of the stomach) which occurs in about 1% of cases.

The vast majority of complications will occur following gastric lap band surgery and most patients (in one US study the figure was as high as 88%) will experience some form of complication in the weeks and months following surgery. Such complications will not necessarily be serious and will range from mild to severe.

Approximately half of all patients will suffer varying degrees of nausea and vomiting and in the region of one-third of patients will also suffer from regurgitation (gastroesophageal reflux). About a quarter of patients will experience a slippage of the band and about one patient in seven will experience a blockage of the passage between the two sections of the stomach.

Other moderate to severe problems following gastric lap band surgery can include erosion of the band into the stomach and twisting or leakage of the access port. Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), constipation and diarrhea are also quite common.

In a very small number of patients (less than 1%) a whole series of non-series complications may arise including (but not limited to) inflammation of the stomach (gastritis), migration of the stomach above the diaphragm (hiatal hernia), inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), dehydration, abdominal pain, gas (flatulence), chest pain and infection.

In general gastric lap band surgery, particularly when performed laparoscopically, carries fewer risks and complications than other forms of weight loss surgery, but these risks are nonetheless significant and should be fully discussed with your surgeon and understood before any decision is taken to undergo surgery.



By: Donald Saunders

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There are many surgical procedures that are available to help you lose weight and combat any obesity problems that you might be having. The stomach stapling procedure is definitely one that has been in the news a lot, but it is terribly invasive and can actually be dangerous to perform because of the massive amounts of tunneling in your stomach that is required for it to be effective. Taking stomach stapling out of the way, the other two major candidates for surgery include lap band surgery and gastric bypass surgery. These two surgical methods can be compared on multiple fronts.

Cost

Since everything in the world tends to revolve around money in some way, shape or form, it is important to compare these two surgical procedures in terms of their cost. Gastric bypass surgery is a very complicated procedure that requires specialized knowledge and instruments that are very delicate and perfectly crafted. With all of these things taken into account, the resulting cost for the surgery is very high. Lap band surgery on the other hand does not require knowledge as specialized to perform and the lap band instrumentation is a lot cheaper than the tools used in the gastric bypass surgery. This means that lap band surgery in the end is quite a bit cheaper than gastric bypass surgery.

Permanence

Gastric bypass surgery, for all intents and purposes, is a permanent thing. It is possible to change back whatever was done to you during such a surgery, but at the same time it is also important to realize that gastric bypass surgery is something that corrects a problem permanently. It is a permanent fix to a current problem. Lap band surgery on the other hand is really more of a treatment than it is a cure. Rather than changing things to make you feel better, its goal is to work with you to get better, at which point it can be removed. Gastric bypass surgery is therefore a lot more potentially life-changing in a negative way than lap band surgery would be.

Maintenance

For gastric bypass surgery, you have essentially signed your surrender against the current condition you are in. This means that in addition to this permanent change of surgery, you are also going to have to commit to a strict diet and a lot of exercise, as well as regular visits to the doctor to have your surgery monitored. With lap band surgery on the other hand, you can make any needed adjustments yourself and therefore allow yourself to go from an inactive and unhealthy lifestyle to one that is healthy and active at your own pace. Changes can be gradual and trips to the doctor are greatly reduced.

Conclusion

On the three major issues of cost, permanence and maintenance, it is quite clear that lap band surgery knocks the pants off its gastric bypass counterpart. It is simply a better procedure in so many ways that the only logical conclusion that can be reached is that a lap band procedure is much better.



By: Amy Nutt

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As LAP-BAND surgery represents a relatively new procedure in comparison to gastric bypass which has been performed for more than 30 years, there are some misconceptions about the safety and success rates of this surgery. While the LAP-BAND procedure will not be right for all patients, the surgery can provide its patients a remarkable number of benefits. If you don’t know what to believe about the procedure or are unsure how the LAP-BAND compares to gastric bypass, here you will find candid responses to many of the most common myths regarding LAP-BAND surgery.

Myth #1 – LAP-BAND surgery is a dangerous procedure

While there are risks associated with any surgical procedure, LAP-BAND surgery has been shown to be a remarkably safe procedure with a very low rate of complications. In fact, patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery typically experience a higher rate of complications because the procedure is far more complicated and invasive. As gastric bypass requires the cutting and stapling of the intestines and stomach, treatment of such post-operative complications is also more difficult. Whereas the most common complications associated with LAP-BAND surgery can be treated quite simply, some of the gastric bypass procedure’s complications can result in lengthy hospital stays and even death. Not surprisingly, gastric bypass surgery has been proven to carry a mortality rate approximately 10 times greater than the LAP-BAND procedure

It should also be noted that because obesity and its associated health conditions pose such serious threats to the health of many Americans, the mortality risk of remaining obese is actually greater than any risk or complication attributed to LAP-BAND surgery. Of course, before LAP-BAND surgery, you will have a chance to meet with a weight-loss surgeon to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery, what effect your health might have on the success of the procedure and what types of risks would be involved.

Myth #2 – Women cannot get pregnant after LAP-BAND surgery

For women, one of the biggest concerns about weight-loss surgery rests in the ability to get pregnant after surgery. While it is safe for LAP-BAND patients to get pregnant, many weight-loss surgeons advise their patients to wait at least 1-2 years after surgery to have children. As patients experience the majority of their weight loss during this period, waiting to get pregnant until body weight has stabilized is believed to be a healthier choice for prospective mothers. Likewise, because the LAP-BAND is not a malabsorptive procedure, mothers do not need to worry about the comprised nutritional intake that accompanies other weight-loss surgeries. It should also be noted that while the LAP-BAND does not adversely affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, only the LAP-BAND can be adjusted throughout pregnancy or deflated to assist expectant mothers. After pregnancy, the LAP-BAND can be re-inflated to help women with postpartum weight loss. Most importantly, the LAP-BAND does not need to be removed before getting pregnant or giving birth.

Myth #3 – LAP-BAND patients experience a lower quality of life than gastric bypass patients

Numerous studies have already demonstrated that LAP-BAND patients can enjoy the same quality of life as gastric bypass patients and may even experience fewer side effects during periods of considerable weight loss. Much like gastric bypass, the goal of LAP-BAND surgery is to improve each patient’s quality of life by reducing overall body weight, treating associated health conditions and improving body image. However, by allowing for more balanced weight loss, LAP-BAND patients often have an easier time transitioning into post-surgery life and making long-term lifestyle changes. Such long-term success is a guided by LAP-BAND’s adjustability, as patients are more likely to feel content and satiated in comparison to gastric bypass recipients. Additionally, LAP-BAND prevents the incredibly uncomfortable condition known as dumping syndrome, a common side effect of gastric bypass surgery.

Myth #4 – LAP-BAND surgery cannot effectively resolve obesity-related health conditions

Both gastric bypass and LAP-BAND are effective tools in treating obesity-related health conditions. As the improvement or resolution of conditions such asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea is contingent on successful weight loss, patients of both surgeries have experienced positive results. However, a number of recent studies show that the LAP-BAND procedure can be very effective in resolving obesity-related health conditions. For instance, LAP-BAND has been shown to improve asthma conditions in 60% of patients, while 35% of patients experienced complete resolution of the illness. Likewise, 65% of patients with diabetes have seen resolution of their condition after LAP-BAND surgery, while 95% of patients successfully resolved their sleep apnea.

Myth #5 – LAP-BAND surgery cannot be performed on the super obese

Though many believe that the super obese (BMI over 50) require the rapid weight loss provided by gastric bypass, LAP-BAND has been shown to be incredibly effective in treating such patients with a lower rate of complications. While super obese patients might lose weight at a slower rate during the first year after LAP-BAND surgery, long-term weight-loss results are remarkably similar to patients with lower initial BMIs. In addition to long-term weight loss, such patients can also expect to experience an improved quality of life and reduction or resolution of obesity-related health concerns. Lastly, as such patients are often at increased risk when undergoing invasive surgery, LAP-BAND represents a safer method than gastric bypass for individuals beginning the journey towards a healthy lifestyle and long-term weight loss.

Myth #6 – LAP-BAND surgery is not an option for sweet-eaters

Contrary to popular belief, LAP-BAND surgery is an excellent long-term weight loss treatment for sweet-eaters. In fact, numerous studies have shown that sweet-eaters are able to achieve long-term weight loss with LAP-BAND as well as any other patients. Therefore, by following a routine of diet and exercise after surgery, any LAP-BAND patient – even a longtime sweet-eater – can achieve long-term weight loss and an improved quality of life.

If you are still unsure if the LAP-BAND procedure is a good option for you, simply make an appointment for a consultation with a weight-loss surgeon. An experienced bariatric surgeon will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for weight-loss surgery and help guide you toward the right procedure and a healthier way of life.



By: Carole S. Guinane

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If you are considering lap band surgery, you undoubtedly have questions about lap band insurance. Depending on your insurance carrier, your surgical procedure may be covered, at least partially. If not, there are some other options to explore.

Some patients opt for installment plans arranged via an in-house financing program, while others opt for financing through credit from finance companies that have partnered with their surgeons. Monthly payments with these options vary depending on the length of time needed to repair the loan, the cost of the procedure, and your credit rating.

If medical financing through your surgeon is not an option for you, you can always consider contacting a medical finance company on your own. These companies typically provide lists of doctors and surgeons who participate in their network. It is important to research any surgeons that you are considering, since inclusion on the list is not an endorsement of qualifications.

Before you explore your options, review your health insurance plan to determine if any procedures are covered, whether your procedure can be reimbursed under the terms of your health plan, and what the terms are, if any of the financing offered through your surgeon.

You should plan on contacting your insurance provider as soon as possible to find out more about your coverage and options, since the approval process can be long and complicated. If you are denied coverage by your insurance company, you also have the option of contacting an obesity law and advocacy center.

The approvals process usually involves a referral from your primary care physician establishing what is known as a Medical Necessity for weight loss surgery, and full support from your primary care physician is crucial. You will also be expected to include a documentation of your weight loss history, including receipts and records, such as weight loss programs, weight loss books, exercise equipment, and anything else that highlights your weight loss efforts.

Deciding to have lap band surgery is a decision that should not be taken lightly. You should seek out the opinions of your doctor and other medical health professionals in order to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for this type of procedure before you begin to explore finance options. The good news is that if you decide to go through with the procedure, there are many different financing options for you, regardless of the type of insurance plan you have.



By: Jerry Glynn

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Vance’s Bariatric surgery in India.

I am Vance panson I am from New Zealand; I came for Bariatric   surgery in India through     Forur Healthcare Consultants. Before coming to India I did an extensive research as I was seeking the best treatment at pocket friendly price. I came across Forur Healthcare Consultants and decided to go with them because of the charge they were quoting which was much less than what I was offered by other companies for my Bariatric   surgery in India. And when I read the testimonials from the patients of Forur healthcare about the quality of treatment they got and the appealing price for the treatment; then without a second though in my mind I decided to go with Forur Healthcare consultants for my Bariatric Surgery in India

From the moment I arrived in India, the treatment that we received from Forur Healthcare team has been outstanding we were met at the airport by the associate of Forur healthcare Consultants who was a member of the public relations team. He welcomed us and was very pleasant; we were then driven straight to the hospital where we were very quickly and efficiently checked in to our room.

There were no language barriers as everyone speaks perfect English.

The accommodation we stayed in was better than excellent, we were placed in a private room where we had internet access, T.V and DVD and our own Refrigerator stocked with fresh fruits, bottled water and fruit juices, we also had tea and coffee making facilities and a private shower room.

The hygiene level in the room was excellent with the room being cleaned every day and clean sheets and towels daily. We have found everyone from doctors and nurses to cleaning staff always helpful and smiling and nothing has been a bother. One of the associates of Forur Healthcare took us shopping and to a nice restaurant on the first night and showed us some of the sights in Mumbai which was lovely. The food served has also been very good with daily menus provided and help from a dietician.

Right from the start my procedure has been fully explained in detail and surgeon who operated gave excellent advice and explained everything before I could even ask.

The aftercare has been outstanding with medication readily available when needed. The total experience that we have had from Forur Healthcare had been outstanding and I would have no hesitation in advising anyone else to do it.

I am so pleased with the end result of my Bariatric surgery in India.

 



By: health4u

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Fresco Decoy of USA shares her story of Lap Band surgery in India.

 

 

I have been overweight since my early teens. Through the years I have been on every diet around including Weight Watchers, calorie counting, carbohydrate counting, Atkins. I have also been on diet pills which made me high strung and a little crazy. No matter what I did, I would initially lose weight but always gain it back plus a few pounds.

 

I started researching weight loss surgery in Aug 2006 and fortunately came across a web site of Forur Healthcare Consultants for the Lapland surgery. I had a conversation with them about my concerns and even they supported my decision for the Lap Band over gastric bypass surgery.

This was of great concern to me since I had heard stories of other physicians trying to convince patients to go for the gastric bypass. I flew down to India where I quickly completed my pre-op testing (nutrition consult and psych evaluation) and was scheduled for surgery. Surgery went very well and I did not experience any complications. Through all the ups and downs, both emotional (as I adjusted to my new eating patterns) and physical, deciding to have the Lap Band surgery was the best decision I could ever have made for myself.

Thanks to Forur Healthcare and my decision to have the Lap band surgery, I finally look forward to shopping, swimming, doing things with my family and just enjoying life.

 

 

Fresco Decoy

USA

 

 



By: health crazy

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Jane Doro from Norway shares her story of Gastric Bypass Surgery in India

 

Prior to having Gastric Bypass Surgery I weighed 356 lbs., suffered from Type II diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension and joint pain. This should have been enough to alert me to the death cycle I was on: but it was not. I fooled myself into thinking that I was relatively healthy and young enough to overcome my medical problems.

 

Shortly after my 29th birthday, my 5-year old daughter asked me if I would live to see her children. I asked her “what do you mean?” She said, “Mom, if you don’t lose weight you’re not going to be around when I get married and have children.” It took these comments from my little daughter to make me realize that my life was slipping away and I had to do something about my weight or forego the joys of parenthood and, hopefully, grand parenting.

 

After my chat with my daughter, I looked in earnest for a reputable doctor to consult for Gastric Bypass Surgery. But the cost of getting private surgery in Norway was totally out of my budget. I searched for my options in other countries and finally short listed on the Forur Healthcare Consultants in India.  I was fortunate to find Forur Healthcare in India, who thoroughly helped me at every step to plan my surgery in India.

On March 13th, 2006, Gastric Bypass Surgery was successfully performed: I have not looked back. The recovery was not easy, but it was as explained to me by the surgeon and definitely it was worth it. I went from size 58 suits to a size 42; I now weigh 190 lbs and enjoy life’s little pleasures with my daughter, who is now 10.

 

I no longer suffer from diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and joint pain. All of my illnesses have disappeared, and I can now say that I truly enjoy a healthy life and a healthy lifestyle.

 

 

 

 



By: health crazy

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Benefits, Risks and Costs of Gastric Bypass Surgery in India.

What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Gastric bypass operations combine the creation of a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and construction of bypasses of the duodenum and other segments of the small intestine to cause malabsorption (decreased ability to absorb nutrients from food).

 

Who is Gastric Bypass Surgery for?

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people, who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if:

§                  Patient’s body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).

§                  Patient’s BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and patient have serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and hyper-cholestreamia.

 

Gastric bypass surgery doesn’t replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on patient’s commitment to following the guidelines given to patient about diet and exercise. As one considers weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise , change patient’s eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to patient’s excess weight.

 

How is Gastric Bypass Surgery done?

In gastric bypass the surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of patient’s stomach and adds a bypass around a segment of small intestine.

The surgeon staples patient’s stomach across the top, sealing it off from the rest of stomach. The resulting pouch is about the size of a walnut and can hold about an ounce of food. The pouch is physically separated from the rest of the stomach. Then, the surgeon cuts the small intestine and sews part of it directly onto the pouch. This redirects the food, bypassing most of patient’s stomach and the first section of small intestine, the duodenum. Food enters directly into the second section of small intestine, the jejunum, limiting patient’s ability to absorb calories. Even though food never enters the lower part of patient’s stomach, the stomach stays healthy and continues to secrete digestive juices to mix with food in patient’s small intestine.

Some surgeons perform this operation by using a laparoscope — a small, tubular instrument with a camera attached — through short incisions in the abdomen (laparoscopic gastric bypass). The tiny camera on the tip of the scope allows the surgeon to see inside patient’s abdomen.

What are the benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery?

In addition to dramatic weight loss, gastric bypass surgery may improve or resolve the following conditions associated with obesity:

§                  Type 2 diabetes

§                  High blood cholesterol

§                  High blood pressure

§                  Obstructive sleep apnea

§                  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

The improvements observed in type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol may significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery compared with those treated through other means. Gastric bypass surgery has also shown to improve mobility and quality of life for people who are severely overweight.

 

Risks Associated With Gastric Bypass Surgery:

. People who undergo this procedure are at risk for:



Pouch stretching (stomach gets bigger overtime, stretching back to its normal size before surgery).

Band erosion (the band closing off part of the stomach disintegrates).

Breakdown of staple lines (band and staples fall apart, reversing procedure).

Nutritional deficiencies causing health problems.



Cost for Gastric Bypass Surgery:

Gastric bypass surgery is one very popular form of Obesity surgery which putting things simply causes weight loss by making the stomach smaller. The cost of gastric bypass surgery is not cheap by any means. For an experience surgeon to perform the operation will cost at least $25,000 upwards to $35,000 to get the operation carried out in the US.

But lots of people are getting their surgery done in India for much cheaper. For example, a patient can get an all-inclusive deal in India for quarter of an amount as compared to the USA. Indian hospitals have very well trained surgeons, as good as the US surgeons if not better. The price normally includes pick-up at the airport, hospital, band, physician fees, and pre-op workup. So, all that is needed is to add the cost of a flight.

How Well It Works

Most people who have gastric bypass surgery quickly begin to lose weight and continue to lose weight for up to 12 months. Most patients loose about 75% of the excess weight within the first year itself.

 Why go to India for Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery in India has seen a phenomenal growth during recent past. Most patients from countries like USA and UK travel to developing countries such as India for treatment, few main reasons; India offers wide range of cheapest pricing options of treatment. While planning a treatment in India, one does not require waiting in patient queues or registering for a waiting list. Moreover the doctors and the medical facilities are comparable to anyone in the world. Another main reason for choosing India is comfort of language; one does not pose a problem as most people speak English.  Above all India always offers a good holiday, which can help in fast recoveries. Here are few more reasons why more and more people from overseas are considering India for health treatments such as The Growth of Obesity Surgery in India which shows that now medical tourism is behind the growth of cosmetic surgery in India. Medical tourism is where residents of one country in order to reduce the costs of their medical treatment at home, goes for a cheaper alternative treatments abroad (and take a free holiday with the savings) and one of such countries offering these alternative is India.

India combines world-class healthcare with prices costing a fraction of those in the US or Europe.

To know more about affordable and low cost gastric bypass surgery in India-please visit the Website => www.forurhealthcare.com

 



By: health crazy

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Lap band surgery is an exciting procedure because it puts a person on the road to losing weight. For those who are morbidly obese, lap band surgery is a step toward freedom because the weight loss that occurs in the beginning puts a person closer to being able to exercise since morbid obesity keeps them from doing so.

Lap band surgery isn’t meant to make a person lose weight all by itself. The best results are achieved when a person follows the guidelines of the doctor. Those guidelines are rather reasonable, so they should not be too difficult to follow.

Directly after lap band surgery

During the first two weeks after having the surgery, normal foods are out of the question. An all-liquid diet is required for at least the first week and then you can eat pureed foods. Sometimes a person may have to eat the pureed foods for up to 14 days. After that period, it is time to start moving to regular foods.

When moving on to regular foods in the weeks after lap band surgery, there are some foods that should be avoided. These foods include: popcorn, certain breads, nuts, dried fruits, pasta, coconut, and fried foods.

Also, in the guidelines given to you from your doctor, you will be told to take at least thirty minutes with your meal although it is a small meal. By no means should you eat fast because eating fast can be quite uncomfortable so soon after having the surgery. You’ll also be advised to stop eating as soon as you feel a feeling of fullness coming. Overeating can cause discomfort and still result in weight gain. And you will be told not to have liquids while eating your meal since liquids cause food to move more quickly through the digestive system.

Months after having lap band surgery

In the months following lap band surgery, high fat and high calorie foods should be avoided. It is also necessary to make sure that the foods that are eaten have adequate vitamins and minerals and that the foods are of a good variety to acquire the necessary nutrition. As far as drinking liquids, it is still not advised to drink during the meal, but about an hour after is fine. However, it is important to drink plenty of liquids between meals to keep the digestive system moving smoothly.

Be sensible

What it comes down to is eating healthy foods, not drinking during the meal, exercising on a regular basis, and following all guidelines by the doctor. If an adjustment is needed on the lap band, don’t be afraid to tell the doctor. The doctor will perform adjustments until the desired setting is reached that will promote optimal weight loss. It is possible to gain weight back with a lap band, but it is all in knowing when you’re approaching fullness and can stop eating.

Also, be sure to take the necessary supplements to avoid any type of malnutrition. The food selections should be adequate, but we all tend to not get enough of a certain nutrient because of our busy lifestyles. The entire process does take a lot of work, but it is effective and can change many aspects of a person’s life. The morbidly obese can become thin, athletic, and feel good about themselves. Many have been known to run marathons and participate in other activities that they never thought they would get to do. Most importantly, the quality and longevity of life are increased and many future health problems are avoided. This makes the entire process priceless.



By: Amy Nutt

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Gastric Lap Band Surgery is becoming increasingly popular nowadays. This surgery is a weight loss surgery and is a great choice for the obese patients with high BMI rates. This Surgery has become a lot more popular as it has many advantages over the traditional bypass surgery.

Gastric Lap Band Surgery is also referred to as lap banding or lap band surgery. An adjustable silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach and people see considerate weight loss just by restricting the intake of food. The band around the stomach creates a small pouch that can hold approximately 50 ml – 1000 ml. thus, the digestive system functions exactly as before, with the only exception that the amount of food you consume before you feel full is decreased considerably.

Patients prefer to go for this surgery, as it requires a very short stay in the hospital followed by a rapid recovery. In some reported cases, some people can even wake up and walk around within an hour of their operation. Another advantage of this surgery is that you can be operated on in the morning and return home the same day in the evening or late night.

Gastric Lap Band Surgery is completely reversible because this surgery does not involve any stapling or cutting of the stomach as it is often done in other surgeries. The surgery being reversible is of great significance to some patients. For instance, if a woman undergoes this surgery and she is planning to expand her family, then in such cases, this band can be taken during the pregnancy period. Similarly, if you are not satisfied with its results, you can reverse the procedure and opt for other forms of weight loss programs.

Advantages of the Gastric Lap Band Surgery:

1 This surgery does not involve cutting or stapling of the stomach.

2 It can be adjusted according to the needs of the patient without any operation to adjust the stomach.

3 It is completely reversible.

4 It includes a short hospital stay.

Patients after undergoing the Gastric Lap Band Surgery are advised to consume 60-70 grams of proteins daily in order to avoid protein deficiency. Special Care should also be taken with general eating after the surgery. People are advised to take small bites and eat slowly.

People are also advised to consider their new stomach now as a smaller baby stomach.

Experts advise to patients to drink protein shakes and must learn new skills of eating, similarly to that of a newborn baby. New foods can then be added slowly and consistently to the diet to ensure a smooth transition.



By: Miller Thompson

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Lap-Band Surgery is a very popular form of obesity surgery which causes weight loss simply by making the stomach smaller. But the cost of Lap-Band Surgery is not cheap. In USA, the cost of this surgery ranges from $12,000 to $ 20,000.The Health plans such as Medicare and Medicaid cover the cost of the surgery only if one can prove dire medical necessity. This means the BMI has to be higher than 40, and one should be able to demonstrate a history of previous attempts at weight loss. Anyone who does not meet these requirements does not qualify for health plan coverage for the surgery.

 

Due to the above reasons this surgery is out of the budget for many people. For such people there is an alternative available in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, and India where the same surgery is available for cheap. Some people think that the quality of the surgery will suffer if they will go overseas for the operation. But this is a false impression. Many of the doctors in these countries have more experience than the doctors in USA. In Mexico Lap-Band Surgery has been successfully performed since 1996.In USA this surgery was approved by FDA in 2001.This implies that the surgeons there have more than 11 years of experience in this type of surgery as compared to 6 to 7 years experience of US Lap-Band Surgeons.

The main reason that these countries provide cheap Lap-Band Surgery is that the general cost of living there is lower than in USA. This means that the cost of almost everything such as hospital prices, surgeon’s fee, food, and boarding is lower in these countries than USA .But this does not mean that the quality of the hospital is in any way lower than those available in the USA. But is always better to crosscheck with the surgeon about the quality of Lap-Band used. The FDA approved bands are INAMED produces by Allergan and Realize Band produced by Johnson & Johnson.

Of course, when traveling overseas for cheap lap band surgery, you need to be careful to choose only an international quality hospital and a reputed, top notch surgeon. For this, verify the track record of the hospitals and the credentials of the surgeons one is considering. Though cheaper is a relative term, surgery there is cheaper by about 50% for the same quality service & Lap Band device.

 

 



By: Alma Orozco

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