Gastric Bypass Surgery
Today, gastric bypass surgery is the most frequently
performed weight-loss procedure world-wide. Gastric bypass surgery is more
commonly referred to as “stomach stapling,” where an individual’s stomach is
stapled in a way that will limit the amount of food he or she is able to eat.
During the same procedure, a small portion of your stomach
is disconnected from the duodenum and then reconnected to the jejunum (a lower
part of the intestine). This maneuver is intended to keep less calories and
nutrients from being absorbed.
After gastric bypass surgery, you will be less likely to
consume due to your newly restrictive stomach and therefore, you will begin to
shed pounds. However, due to the risky nature of surgery, gastric bypass surgery
is not right for everyone.
Here are three things to consider when determining whether
or not gastric bypass surgery is right for you.
Can your weight complications be solved without a weight-loss surgery?
Losing weight can be very difficult and generally will take
a great deal of self-control to see real results. Before gastric bypass
surgery, you and your health care provider should consider several different
options to change your lifestyle. There is hundreds of weight-loss programs
that can help curb your eating habits and discipline your desire to eat
unhealthy.
For instance, Weight Watchers is a program that teaches
participants to count daily points based on the calorie, fiber, and fat content
of a food item. With a daily limit, participants can eat whatever they like but
not more than their allotted points. Other programs promote shakes, such as
Slim-Fast or Shakeology, to replace meals and replenish nutrients. If dieting
is not an option, there are thousands of workout routines that will kick your
body into high gear and shed those unwanted pounds! From yoga to running to
weight-lifting, you can easily find a routine that is best for you. The least
expensive and considerably the easiest workout, is walking. Walking will lead
to several health benefits, such as weight-loss, increased cardiovascular
health, and reduced risk of life-threatening diseases. Simple lifestyle changes
can lead to extraordinary health benefits, reducing the need for an invasive
procedure like laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.
How much does gastric bypass surgery cost?
The cost of gastric bypass surgery is definitely a large
determinant. There is no exact cost, but the procedure will range in the tens
of thousands of dollars. Generally, cost is determined based on the location of
the clinic, the expertise of the staff surgeons, and your health insurance
coverage.
In the United States, the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases estimate that gastric bypass surgery typically
costs anywhere from $20,000 to $35,000.
According to the Australian Department of Health and Ageing, gastric
bypass surgery will cost around $6,000AU.
However, due to the positive benefits of the surgery,
individuals are generally more productive, make more money, and will reduce
costs associated with negative health factors over their lifetime.
What are the complications of gastric bypass surgery?
Before gastric bypass surgery, it is very important to
review the risks associated with the procedure.
All surgeries come with the risk of bleeding, infection and reactions to
the anesthesia. According to WebMd.com,
gastric bypass surgery can cause dehydration, gallstones, intolerance to
certain foods, kidney stones and hypoglycemia.
Additional risks include malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies. Other
rare, but serious risks of gastric bypass surgery include: blood clots in the
legs, pneumonia, a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and small
intestine, and ‘dumping syndrome’ (where stomach contents move too quickly). Rare,
but possible, gastric bypass surgery may even cause death. Before taking the
next step towards having this procedure done, always consider the pros and cons
associated with surgery.
Conclusion
Gastric bypass surgery can completely change your life with
the potential to lose over 50% of your excess weight. The results
will be drastic, but you must consider your actual need for the surgery, the
cost, and the complications involved with gastric bypass surgery.
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