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About Bariatric Weight loss Surgery



If you are obese and had tried all possible measures to reduce your
weight but aren’t able to reduce it then don’t get panic. Today it is
possible to gain slim figure with Bariatric Weight loss Surgery. It is
one of the best ways to reduce weight when all non-surgical
methods fail to work. This popular weight loss surgery is specially
developed for extremely obese people who are unable to minimize
their weight in spite of continuous use of diet pills and other weight
loss methods.

Obesity is considered as a chronic disease. The symptoms of this
disease gradually appear and can not be solved overtime. Bariatric
weight loss surgery is one of the most effective ways to fight against
obesity. Among all the weight loss surgery process bariatric weight
loss surgery is highly recommended by people. People undergoing this
surgery process have their own issues related with it. Some of them
are worried about their appearance while some due to their serious
medical reasons.
















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Procedure of Bariatric Weight loss Surgery


Procedure of Bariatric Weight loss Surgery is quite complicated and
risky. In this surgery varieties of procedures are involved to reduce
extra weight. Basically, it involves two types which are mentioned
below:
 One of the popular ways is Gastric Banding in which a band
called LAP Band is inserted into your stomach. It is inserted
in order to reduce the stomach size so that it restricts the food
intake and hence reduces your weight

 Another method is Gastric Bypass surgery in which some
portion of stomach is removed from the stomach so that food
intake is reduced. It also re-route the digestive enzymes






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Benefits of Bariatric Weight loss Surgery


Bariatric Weight loss Surgery is very beneficial for extremely obese
person. There are several benefits of bariatric weight loss surgery.
Some of them are listed below:
1. It can reduce 70 percent of your weight
2. You can reduce 44 pounds in minimum time
3. It reduces the food intake
4. It minimize the risk of cancer specially in women
5. You can control your eating habits after the surgery
6. It reduces the risk of various diseases that can occur due to
overweight like diabetes, hypertension etc
7. Relief from high blood pressure
8. Relief from joint pains and osteoarthritis
9. Improvement in disease like combating asthma, depression,
and numerous respiratory disorder
10.
Attaining optimum cholesterol level




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Prerequisites of Bariatric Weight loss Surgery


Bariatric Weight loss Surgery is applicable for only those
individuals who are extremely obese. There are certain conditions
which you should keep in mind before going for weight loss surgery.
The conditions are mentioned below:
1. Your weight should be greater than 100 pounds
2. BMI rate should not be less than 40
3. Ready to bear the risk involved in surgery
4. You should ready to change your eating habits and follow
restricted eating plans

If you fulfill all criteria you can go for Bariatric Weight loss
surgery.



















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Test to be done before Bariatric Weight loss Surgery



If you have decided to go for Bariatric Weight loss Surgery you have
to perform certain important medical tests before bariatric weight
loss surgery. Some of the tests are mentioned below:
1. Ultrasound of abdominal part
2. X-ray of chest
3. Pelvic ultrasound
4. Blood tests
5. Pulmonary function test

After above tests proper evaluation should be done with experienced
Psychiatrist, therapist and cardiologists etc. After approval form
them you can go for the surgery.




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Diet after Bariatric Weight loss Surgery


As you have committed before the surgery that you will follow
restricted bariatric surgery diet plan after surgery so you have to
follow the same. The plan is cited below:
1. You should take light food and chew it slowly and properly
2. Alcohol, carbonated and high calorie drinks should be avoided
3. In between the meal you don’t have to intake any types of
snacks
4. You must drink water while eating
5. You should not consume food full of calories








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Bariatric Weight loss Surgery Cost


Bariatric Weight loss surgery is risky and is quite costly. Average
Cost of surgery ranges from $20,000 to $25,000. The cost of
Bariatric Weight loss surgery includes the following:
1. Hospital charges
2. Fee of Surgeon
3. Lab and X-ray charges
4. Cost involved in Anesthesia
5. Other miscellaneous charges

Bariatric weight loss surgeries are covered by several insurance
policies. You can apply for these bariatric surgery insurance if
you don’t have enough money to afford such highly charged
surgery process.








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Bariatric Weight loss Surgery Risk

Bariatric Weight loss Surgery is complicated and risky surgery. If
you don’t follow the proper instructions as prescribed by the
surgeons you might face complications. Some of the bariatric
surgery risks and complications are mentioned below:
1. Risk of death during surgery in case of extremely obese person
2. Sometimes bleeding occurs from the site of operation
3. It can also leads to diseases like pellagra, beriberi or
Kwashiorkor etc
4. Person might suffer from malnutrition
5. It can also cause Hernia

So, if you want to prevent yourself from these bariatric surgery
complications you should follow the instructions provided by your
surgeon.












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Bariatric Surgery Success Story


According to the Weight Loss Story Info Website around 120
million Americans are overweight and 60 million are obese. These
epidemic numbers reflect prevalent lack of healthy food choices and
exercise. Weight loss surgery is a serious undertaking that is only
considered after all other options have been exhausted. Finding out
which weight loss surgery is suitable for you is a crucial decision.

Rusty Henman
Henman, who lives on the Eastern Shore, dropped 203 pounds after
receiving a gastric bypass by the University of Maryland's
renowned, Dr. Kligman.

Amy Martin
Martin, who is from New Jersey, has lost 78 pounds since
undergoing Lap band surgery.

Shelly Kerr
Kerr, who had laparoscopic Roux-en-Y surgery (gastric bypass), lost
120 pounds in 2001 and says the surgery, changed her life.

Cassie Shipp
Shipp, who underwent the Adjustable Gastric Band Lap Band, lost
over 100 pounds.

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Document Outline

• Amy Martin
• Shelly Kerr
• Cassie Shipp

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