How weight loss works?
In simple and restrictive operations by reducing the amount of food that can be ingested, because the stomach is smaller and is quickly filled. When you eat less you lose weight. In operations such as gastrojejunal bypass, There is also an ingredient of malabsorption as a portion of the small intestine is omitted. Thus, not “fail” entire load of nutrients from food ingested.
Does the intervention risks?
All surgery has risk and Bariatric Surgery, that is major surgery, It is not an exception. However, today has fewer risks than most operations, and the risks involved are much smaller than many of the diseases caused by obesity. Each surgeon should explain the risks of each operation you perform.
How long will I be in the hospital?
Normally three to five days, depending on how fast your recovery. The important thing is the long-term success.
How long does it take to operation?
It depends on each individual and the technique used. It ranges from 45 minutes until 2.5 hours.
Can I be removing staples in the future?
Staples are permanent. The rings can be removed if necessary. All operations are reversible, but in principle all are for life because if the transaction is rolled the patient regains weight immediately.
When I can get back to work?
Between 2 and 6 weeks. But you can not lift weights to avoid hernias.
Will I have to go on a diet?
The diet after surgery is forced. Ie can not eat certain foods unless you change your eating habits have to chew well and eat slowly.
How much can I eat?
Initially a 60 c / c for food. Over time is increased to 150-200 c/c. You should eat at least three times a day.
With so little food I not starve?
You will be given a dietary program to meet your needs nutrition and vitamins
What weight is lost pace?
It depends on the person and the type of operation. It is not uncommon to lose 10 lbs each month at first then go to lowering 12-18 months.
What percentage of this surgery is successful?
It depends on the individual and the technique used. It is considered a success if you lose half of overweight. Most interventions outgrow. Interventions in some patients regain some of the weight lost. No intervention of a success it 100% All patients.
Why surgery?
Because severe obese, who has tried all kinds of diets and failed, having a disease “serious”, having other serious medical problems (hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, Heart Disease, etc.) need to lose weight and surgery is the most effective.
I've heard that obesity operations are very dangerous
Intestinal operations shorts yes they were long-term. Today day are no longer.
In metabolic consisting Modified Gastric Bypass surgery
Metabolic Gastric Bypass surgery involves Modified prevent passage of stomach contents into the duodenum (first portion of the small intestine) putting in place a portion of the jejunum intestinal thus constituting a bridge.
Unlike traditional Gastric Bypass, which is performed in patients with severe obesity, Amended in Gastric Bypass stomach reduction is significantly less.
By reducing the size of the stomach in this metabolic surgery ?
Gastric reduction surgery Gastric Bypass Modified is necessary because of the anatomic features of the duodenum is safer surgery and recovery if the anastomosis ( union ) is performed between the stomach and the jejunum instead performed between the duodenum and jejunum.
At what stage of development is metabolic surgery ?
It is a new procedure that is still under development worldwide . Early results of small series in recent 3 years show an extraordinary benefit in diabetic patients type 2 which is reinforced by long experience that brings with traditional Gastric Bypass procedures applied to patients with obesity in which a few days of surgery normalize blood sugar levels.
When I turn to the metabolic surgery?
Metabolic surgery is indicated for now only for people with type diabetes 2 poorly controlled intensive insulin. There have been cases of people who have been injecting 50 the 60 units of insulin to stop using it in a few days.