Obesity has developed into an epidemic in the United States. Severe obesity can lead to chronic health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol; conditions that are difficult to manage and may cause major illness. Someone who is considered to be morbidly obese is one who is over 100 pounds above their intended body weight or who has a body mass index of over 40. Losing excess weight for a person who is morbidly obese can be difficult through diet and exercise alone. The New Braunfels Gastric Bypass Surgery center offers another solution for weight loss.
Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure where a band is placed around part of the stomach, essentially making the stomach smaller. This part of the stomach is then connected to a lower portion of the small intestine, diverting the digested food past the larger portion of the stomach. When a person who has had gastric bypass surgery eats a meal, they will feel full more quickly. By feeling this sense of satisfaction earlier, they will consume fewer calories during a meal, causing them to lose weight. New Braunfels Gastric Bypass surgery usually performs this procedure laparoscopically, reducing the need for a large incision.
Significant changes must be made in a person's lifestyle after having gastric bypass surgery. They will need to monitor the amount of food they eat, as their smaller stomach will not allow large meals anymore. They also must consider how much fluid they are drinking in order to maintain adequate hydration. Sometimes vitamins are necessary as well. After recovery from surgery, lifestyle changes must be permanent and patients should learn how to care for their body and their nutrition. The staff at New Braunfels Gastric Bypass Surgery center are equipped to educate patients and their families about how to care for their bodies after surgery.
Many patients have lost significant amounts of weight after having the surgery and are able to return to their normal body weight in less than 3-4 years. When properly maintaining nutrition and new eating habits, many people are then able to permanently maintain a healthy weight and can enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Obesity has developed into an epidemic in the United States. Severe obesity can lead to chronic health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol; conditions that are difficult to manage and may cause major illness. Someone who is considered to be morbidly obese is one who is over 100 pounds above their intended body weight or who has a body mass index of over 40. Losing excess weight for a person who is morbidly obese can be difficult through diet and exercise alone. The New Braunfels Gastric Bypass Surgery center offers another solution for weight loss.