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Sunday, July 12, 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 surgical operation, you need pain medicines to help with soreness and discomfort. You will also be encouraged to start moving around to heal the body effectively. You may also undergo an xray a day after the operation to ensure everything is in good condition.

The doctor usually give you some instructions about the food you should intake after the operation. Your stomach will only take amounts of liquid in two weeks while you are still in the process of healing. There are also some who feel full after sipping any liquid or water.

Sipping an amount of water is very essential to avoid dehydration. Also, you will notice that your bowel movements become irregular and changing constantly after the surgical procedure. But, worry nothing since this is normal for patients like you.

Day by day, you are able to add an amount of solid food to your diet. Be careful in chewing the food and stop taking food when you are full. If you don't chew the food well, you may feel nausea or discomfort. Your surgeon may also recommend you to work with a nutritionist or dietitian to plan your healthy meals to give you sufficient vitamins, protein and minerals while losing weight.

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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