In the larger picture, weight loss surgeries have become “the fast food” response to weight loss demands by the public. In my opinion, many patients are using weight loss surgeries as the weight loss mean rather than their own self-control and self-discipline; instead of for use by those who couldn’t lose weight by any other way. Unfortunately, not all the participants need the weight loss surgeries, and not all receive a long lasting benefit from the surgeries. As obesity spikes nationwide, so does the use (and potential abuse by overuse) of surgical procedures for weight loss.
Section #2: Give an anatomical description of these surgeries and how it affects the physiology behind the immediate and dramatic weight loss.
o Lap band: performed laparoscopically, then the Lap band is inserted and placed around the top part of the stomach, then it is locked into
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place. Secured with sutures, and the port is placed into the abdominal wall. The band is then loosened or tightened by filling the port and this alters the size of the passageway, this surgery is reversible. o Gastric bypass: performed via major surgery, then the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a larger lower pouch; then the small intestines are rearranged to connect to both pouches.
This physiologically affects the reduction in the functional volume of the stomach, and the response to food. There are several variations of gastric bypass.
Question #3: What, if any, are the long term complications associated with these surgeries and do the benefits outweigh the risks?
Benefits and complication results of any bariatric surgeries vary drastically; and the most significant factor in success is the patients’ compliance with the new lifestyle demands that these surgeries require. For the student make the assertion that the benefits outweigh the risk is a bit presumptive; each and every patient has the singular right to declare that for themselves without influence in either direction after they have been educated regarding these surgeries.
Benefits Complications
Increased self-confidence (social activities) Infection, hernia,
hemorrhage Improvement in joint & lower back pain Venous thromboembolism Reduction in hyperlipidemia Participants tends to suffer depression afterward Reduction in essential hypertension Strict diet limitations Improvement in Obstructive sleep apnea Muscular weakness and reduced energy levels Potential reversal of Type 2 diabetes Nutritional deficiencies (vitamins, minerals, caloric) Improvement in Gastroesophageal Reflux Possible leakage or stricture or ulcer development
Both men and women who have overall good general health are suitable candidates for tummy tuck surgery. Several reasons including dramatic or frequent weight fluctuations, and aging, may b...
In the recent years, American adults and even children have become morbidly obese, which has fueled a campaign for an effective intervention. The intervention that is beginning to receive widespread popularity is gastric bypass surgery. According to Tish Davidson and Teresa G. Odle in the article ‘Obesity Surgery,’ “gastric bypass surgery [is] probably the most common type of obesity surgery; gastric bypass surgery has been performed in the United States for about 25 years. In this procedure, the volume of the stomach is reduced by four rows of stainless steel staples that separate the main body of the stomach from a small, newly created pouch. The pouch is attached at one end to the esophagus. At the other end is a very small opening into the small intestine. Food flows though this pouch, bypassing the main portion of the stomach and emptying slowly into the small intestine where it is absorbed.” This limits the amount of food an individual can consume, which helps to prevent overeating. Therefore, gastric bypass surgery is the best way to lose the unwanted pounds and keep it off because of the low post surgical complications, exuberant long lasting results, and decrease in obesity related heath problems.
However, these side effects can be avoided with the proper amount of vitamin and mineral supplements. Up to 20 percent of patients who undergo the operation will require follow-up surgeries to correct complications. Common problems include abdominal hernias, breakdown of the staple line and stretched stomach outlets. There’s rapid regain of weight and all sorts of medical problems. From vitamin deficiencies to constant illness, stomach upsets, diarrhea, fatigue and horrible wound infections. Many people don’t want to admit they’ve had problems because they’re so happy to be thin; “People who have had the surgery the past couple of years are in a honeymoon state”, states Guthrie, Catherine. The author of “Bariatric Surgery: A Radical Obesity Fix. They is so thrilled to be thin. They believe being thin at all costs is more important than their own lives. Even if the patients have problems although these are some complications, most patients undergo only one surgery and there's an 85 percent success rate.
After paying $6,000 for a liposuction procedure, there is still a good chance that the fat can grow back, therefore making the liposuction surgery useless. Liposuction is a temporary fix that should not be assumed to be permanent by the patient. Even after the patients have the surgery, if they were overweight before, they are still overweight (Rowland, 1998, p.3). Besides the chance that the fat cells can return, the patient can put his or her health in jeopardy if exc...
People would rather take the easy way out than to go through the struggles needed to actually make lifestyle changes. The patients would risk the dangerous complications from surgery without hesitation. “It is the most drastic treatment we have for obesity”(Gawande 186). The is operation dangerous to have the but they are willing to risk it.
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Overall, the sleeve produces better results than the lap band surgery since it doesn't require as much upkeep and follow-up surgeries. The patient has reduced hunger with the sleeve compared to the band too. Gastric bypass has more initial weight loss, but it often comes at a price.
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To be a candidate for this surgery, one must meet certain criteria. The individual must have a BMI of 40, meaning that person is at least 100 pounds overweight. The surgery can also per performed if one has a BMI of 35 but has comorbid conditions such as type II diabetes or sleep apnea. Most individuals lose at least 10 to 20 pounds the first month after surgery. Individuals can typically expect to lose weight for the following two years after surgery. There are several risks involved with this surgery including: Gastritis, heartburn, stomach ulcers, injury to the stomach, intestines, or other organs during surgery, leaking from the line where parts of the stomach have been stapled together, poor nutrition, scarring inside the stomach that could lead to a blockage in the bowel in the future, vomiting from eating more than your stomach pouch can
Cosmetic surgery is becoming a trend world-wide today because humans can never be fully satisfied in terms of looks; however, this type of surgery has many serious perils rather than some benefits that we already know.
Bariatric Surgery - Procedure and Benefits. Looking for a way to lose those extra weights? Tried but have failed several times? Then you need to look at a more serious option.
There are many Cons’ that are associated with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Some procedures can leave a person scared for life physically or even mentally. For instance, “Liposuction is the removal of fat cells to produce smoother contours, if to much fat and fluid is removed at once the patient could go into shock, bleed internally, or worst of all die.” (Margie Parent 2002) After some cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries sometimes it is found very common for a person to have a hard time adjust...
The severe obesity linked to high cholesterol, arthritis and hypertension are mostly treated with this surgery option. In this treatment procedure, an adjustable balloon with a soft band lined is kept around the stomach to give it an hour glass shaped. In this way the amount of food and the hunger are restricted and thus helping to lose weight. Restricting high quality liquids and proper adjustment of the balloon will majorly decide the success rate of the treatment. On an average one can lose 55-60% weight through laparoscopic adjustable gastric
Complications create the question as to whether surgeries are widely unnecessary. Why would we perform or want to receive such invasive surgeries not knowing the exact outcome? When the risks outweigh the benefits, especially if a medical history exists I don’t believe it is worth it. “A study in 2000 reported that 1 out of 5,000 patients undergoing liposuction died; 23.1 percent of these deaths results from postoperative blood clots in the lungs.” This statement supports evaluating possible patients for conditions that may increase risk during surgery. There are other complications that occur other than just surgeries that have gone wrong. There are psychological effects, body response effects, and the patient still being unsatisfied.