Obesity is a very serious condition because it can lead to the development of several fatal conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes, and cancer.
Obesity itself can actually cause death also when it is not managed properly. The good news is obesity can be prevented. Unlike other diseases, there are many ways people can prevent obesity.
A proper diet, regular exercise and an active lifestyle can actually do the trick.
Unfortunately because many people live a busy or sedentary lifestyle, many neglect the important of a proper diet and exercise. It is very difficult for obese people to lose weight. Fortunately there are many methods people can use to lose weight.
Proper diet and exercise can help but those who want a quick fix can undergo obesity surgeries. There are several kinds of obesity surgeries to choose from.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is one of the most common obesity surgeries. This surgery is also called gastric bypass roux-en-y. This surgery will reduce the capacity if the stomach.
A small pouch will be created which will only hold an ounce of fluid.
A tiny stomach outlet will also be created which will slow down the food from leaving the stomach. Staples are normally used in this procedure.
The main purpose of this procedure is to decrease the food intake of a person. Because of the decreased capacity of the stomach, a person will feel full immediately thus he or she will stop eating.
Another kind of gastric bypass is the laparoscopic gastric bypass roux-en-y.
This procedure is the same as that of gastric bypass except that the incisions which will be made are smaller than that of the traditional gastric bypass.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
This surgery will decrease the stomach volume. Almost 85% of the stomach will be removed in sleeve gastrectomy.
The fundus and the greater curvature of the stomach are the parts which will be removed.
This surgery just like other obesity surgeries will also limit the food intake of an individual. However, unlike gastric bypass, the stomach can still function normally.
This is very important because it allows the stomach to absorb all the necessary nutrients the body need.
Gastric Banding
Unlike other obesity surgeries, gastric banding does not require a very large incision. This procedure also poses less complications and the recovery period is faster. A small incision about 0.5 to 1 cm will be made on the stomach area.
After which a gastric band is placed around the stomach. After the procedure the stomach will look like an hourglass.
The upper part of the stomach will become a small pouch with a small outlet. This will also promote a feeling of satiety after eating a small amount of food. The gastric band is adjustable to suit all kinds of patients.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a cosmetic weight loss surgery wherein fats on different parts of the body such as the abdomen, buttocks, arms, thighs and neck are removed through a cannula or a suction device.
Liposuction is used more for aesthetic purposes. Liposuction is not the recommended surgery for obesity but it can help remove some fat.
Regardless of the kind of obesity surgeries a person undergoes, many doctors still recommend proper diet and exercise instead of surgery.
