Thursday, August 13, 2015

The Role Of Lap Band Surgeons

By Olive Pate


Obesity is now a growing concern for most people especially those overweight and obese individuals across the globe. To address this problem, people tend to limit their meals and follow strict diet program, change their daily routine and consider a morning exercise and some change their entire lifestyle. Although those things are very important to lose weight, but some people want to see the result right away. For that reason, they tend to consider gastric banding procedure.

Most programs and surgeons in Ridgewood, NJ are using the best approach for the treatment. The procedure is only allowed for adults and performed to 18 years and above candidates. All patients should understand the procedure and their willingness to follow lifestyle changes required to make the surgical operation successful. The surgery will be performed by qualified lap band surgeons NJ to ensure better results.

The method is not allowed for candidates who are dependent on drugs and alcohol, those who are emotionally unstable and people who don't understand the procedure. Patients with gastrointestinal problems such as ulcer need t be checked properly before deciding to pursue the procedure. Aside from that, patients who have medical issues such as heart diseases are not also allowed to undergo such surgical operation.

Normally, the overall cost for the surgery is lower compared to other procedures. It has also less term complications and the band is adjusted easily. During the procedure, the band is not inflated. One should recover first from the operation before adjusting the band for weight loss.

After the operation, you need to take pain reliever and other medication to ease discomfort and soreness. You are encouraged to start moving in place to effectively heal your body. You also need to undergo an Xray one day after the surgical operation to make sure that you are okay and no problems are occurring.

The surgeon usually give you instructions about the food you should eat after the procedure. Within 2 weeks, your stomach can only take small amount of liquids while you are in the healing process. Some feel fuller after a sip of water and other liquid. Others would not notice the difference.

It is necessary to sip liquid and water on a daily basis to avoid being dehydrated. You may notice that you bowel movement will also change after the procedure. You do not have to worry since this usually happens after any surgical procedure. You have to avoid constipation and gets used with your bowel movements.

You will slowly notice that you can already take solid food that will be added to your diet. You only have to be careful when you chew the food and stop eating when full. If you don't chew the food or you don't stop eating, it will cause you to vomit and feel nausea. Your doctor will also recommend you to see a dietitian to create a healthy diet plan for you.

After the procedure, weight loss is usually slow but on a steady manner. You only have to visit your surgeon regularly. Normally, this surgery is best for people who are overweight and obese. But, it is also effective for those who try to lose weight and have done exercises, diet and even medication, but still failed to lose weight.




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