lundi 2 mai 2016

What Is Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

By Ronald Patterson


If you are struggling with weight loss and are considered to be at high risk of contracting certain illnesses then its best to consider gastric banding surgery. Another name for gastric banding is laparoscopic weight loss surgery and there are some reputable clinics operating in New York city where you could get it done. It helps you with your weight loss as the surgeon puts a band on the upper part of the stomach, restricting the stomach size.

The band is set up to guarantee that you can't eat more than a specific measure of sustenance. It is an exceptionally regular kind of weight reduction surgery and the motivation behind why its called laparoscopic is on the grounds that a small camera named laparoscope is utilized to see inside the patient's stomach amid the system.

Usually, those people who are at risk and are severely obese are offered this type of surgery. But, these days many people get it done on their own just because they think it will help them to get in good shape. Although this procedure might be a good option for you but your doctor will always ask you to start off with maintaining a balanced diet and good exercise routine.

Once you undergo this surgery, your whole lifestyle will change to a certain extent so, never consider it as a quick fix. In order to avoid getting caught with complications, try to maintain good exercise routine and eat a balanced diet once you are done with this procedure.

To recognize who can benefit from this treatment surgeons make the use of body weight and body mass index. Normally if a man's Body mass index is more than 40, he will be encouraged to consider this treatment because normal BMI ranges between 20-25. As far as weight, if a man is 100 kg more than the average weight and a woman is 80 kg over her weight then they have every right to undergo this particular treatment.

With every procedure, there are some risks involved therefore, make sure you are aware of all of them so that if anything goes wrong you could get it under control. To avoid any complications afterwards, your doctor would run a few important tests prior to the procedure to ensure you are physically fit to undergo this particular surgery.

Your doctor will guide you through the whole process in a thorough way. You will be told not to eat or drink on the day of your surgery. You will only take medicines prescribed by the doctor with just a few sips of water. The reason why you should abstain from eating and drinking is because your stomach should remain clean and empty.

If the operation is done smoothly then you might be discharged from the doctor's facility as soon as the surgery is done. Just follow the guidelines given by your doctor once you get home as you are required to eat certain types of things for the first couple of weeks.




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