Obesity can happen to anyone at any age, but mostly it affects at early age or after giving birth. Except bad food another reason for obesity is poor lifestyle and even a disease called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs due to thyroid gland; it affects hormones and results in increasing weight. People who are suffering from hypothyroidism can contact doctor and with the help of medication Obesity Treatment is possible. For those people, who cannot get positive results through medication or physical exercise, there is Gastric Banding surgery. Let's discuss guide to Obesity Treatment, Gastric Banding.
A look at Gastic Banding surgery
Gastric Banding surgery is the last hope for Obesity Treatment; it is a surgical treatment where a small pouch is created around the upper part of the stomach with the help of silicone band. It basically reduces the size of the stomach and enables patient to feel the full stomach after small meals. This way the subject automatically loses gaining weight and hence, gets in shape. Right now, there are only two certified gastric band devices such as
However, they both have different features, but both are impactable on obesity. This surgery is not a permanent solution to obesity although many people make it through dedication and others have to remove it because of bad complications. It's a lifelong commitment and only those people can make it that is able to control their diet and lifestyle, otherwise they may face severe complications.
Who can and who can't
Like any other Obesity Treatment even Gastric Banding surgery is bound with some rules. Patient has to fulfill some requirement to be qualified for this surgery. First, person has to be 18 or more than 18 years old as FDA has not allowed it on minors because there are of no evidence if particular age group can survive it. Patient's BMI should be more than 40 or it can be 30 to 40, but then the patient must have more than one obese related disease such as
Except that there are a few certain conditions that restrict people to have this surgery. Those conditions are
Surgical procedure, before surgery & after surgery
While going for surgery, there are a few things that patients need to perform such as
After surgery, you need to feel the change and express the same in accurate words to surgeon so that he can adjust the band accordingly. Surgeon can adjust the band by implanted port via adding or removing fluid without any surgery. These adjustments are
Remember, this surgery works like an alarm; it tells you that you're full, but giving attention to alarm or not depends upon you. Hence, if you can put enough dedication then without a doubt you should go for this.
A look at Gastic Banding surgery
Gastric Banding surgery is the last hope for Obesity Treatment; it is a surgical treatment where a small pouch is created around the upper part of the stomach with the help of silicone band. It basically reduces the size of the stomach and enables patient to feel the full stomach after small meals. This way the subject automatically loses gaining weight and hence, gets in shape. Right now, there are only two certified gastric band devices such as
- Lap-Band Gastric Banding System
- Realize Gastric System
However, they both have different features, but both are impactable on obesity. This surgery is not a permanent solution to obesity although many people make it through dedication and others have to remove it because of bad complications. It's a lifelong commitment and only those people can make it that is able to control their diet and lifestyle, otherwise they may face severe complications.
Who can and who can't
Like any other Obesity Treatment even Gastric Banding surgery is bound with some rules. Patient has to fulfill some requirement to be qualified for this surgery. First, person has to be 18 or more than 18 years old as FDA has not allowed it on minors because there are of no evidence if particular age group can survive it. Patient's BMI should be more than 40 or it can be 30 to 40, but then the patient must have more than one obese related disease such as
- heart disease
- sleep apnea
- blood pressure
- diabetes
Except that there are a few certain conditions that restrict people to have this surgery. Those conditions are
- in case of intestinal or stomach disease
- frequently aspirin users
- Regular use of alcohol or drug
Surgical procedure, before surgery & after surgery
While going for surgery, there are a few things that patients need to perform such as
- You need to discuss your medical history with your surgeon and let him take the final decision, if you're able for surgery or not
- Read patient labeling and get familiar with the pros & cons
- Clear your all essential doubts
After surgery, you need to feel the change and express the same in accurate words to surgeon so that he can adjust the band accordingly. Surgeon can adjust the band by implanted port via adding or removing fluid without any surgery. These adjustments are
- Â tighten or loosen the band
- Allowing food, less or more
Remember, this surgery works like an alarm; it tells you that you're full, but giving attention to alarm or not depends upon you. Hence, if you can put enough dedication then without a doubt you should go for this.