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Are you obese or overweight? Have you struggled to lose weight in the past? What people don't tell you is that eating healthy food is actually expensive. The foods that make you fat are way more affordable. Gym memberships cost money. Exercise equipment costs a lot of money. Getting in shape and staying in shape is expensive!
Not only is it finally costly to lose weight, but some people are also truly predisposed to being overweight due to hormonal activity and the way their bodies function, or due to a disability that makes it difficult for them to work out. If you're chronically overweight and you find it impossible to lose weight and keep it off, you might want to consider bariatric surgery. Are you a candidate? Can this surgery help you? How can you learn more about getting this procedure done?
Can Bariatric Surgery Help You?
If you've struggled to lose weight through traditional methods and you still have problems with being overweight, bariatric surgery may be the answer for you. Being overweight actually carries a number of health risks. It's incredibly bad for your body to be overweight. People who are obese or overweight may suffer from type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or even liver disease.
If your BMI (body mass index) is 40 or higher if you are already suffering from health problems due to being overweight, and if you have tried losing weight through diet and exercise with no success, then you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery. Visit a weight loss center or consult with your doctor to find out if you qualify for this procedure and if it's the right choice for you. Weight loss centers can provide a lot of information about this procedure.
What to Expect With Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is performed in a hospital environment and you will need to be placed under general anesthesia. You will be fully asleep during this procedure. Usually, bariatric surgery is performed with a laparoscope. This is a tube with a camera attached to it that is inserted into the body through a small incision in your abdomen. The camera allows the surgeon to see inside your body. This makes it possible for them to be minimally invasive. In some cases, larger incisions need to be made and the procedure will be more invasive. Your doctor can tell you what type of bariatric surgery will work best for you. There are several different types of this procedure.
Bariatric surgery works by removing or sealing off part of your stomach so that it literally holds less food. You won't be able to eat at all for one or two days immediately following the procedure. For a few weeks, you'll have to adhere to a specific diet where you refrain from eating certain foods. You'll also be limited to how much food you can eat and drink. For the first few months, you'll be required to get regular checkups to monitor your health and make sure there are no complications following your bariatric surgery. You'll have to get various lab tests and examinations done. Often, these checkups can be completed at weight loss clinics.
Through bariatric surgery, you can achieve long-term weight loss and better overall health. However, bariatric surgery is not guaranteed. You will not get definite results every single time. You may not lose as much weight as you had hoped even if the surgery goes very well. However, bariatric surgery will help you lose some weight and help you achieve better health. The surgery combined with lifestyle changes can help you avoid health problems created by being overweight and will make it easier for you to manage your weight.
Getting Weight Loss Surgery
At least two-thirds of all American adults are obese or overweight. Bariatric surgery is a very effective way to spur weight loss and keep the weight from coming back. The recovery time is short, the procedure itself may be very minimally invasive, and in many cases, it is highly effective. Consult with your doctor about bariatric surgery and find out if you're a good candidate. Having this procedure done may just change your life.