pandyjoy asked:


it’s for a science project and i support the issue of stopping obesity so i have to give a catch phrase that sticks out to a crowd please help me

In today’s weight obsessed society, there are dozens of methods to shed the pounds. Weight Watchers, Slim Fast, Atkins, exercise, laxatives and even surgery are just a few tricks. Despite the fact that many of these alternatives are dangerous to ones health, there are safe opportunities for those who need to lose weight in order to survive and rebuild their lives.

If you have been diagnosed with morbid obesity, it is vital that you take the necessary steps to change this diagnosis. Whether it consists of a crawl or a giant leap – there aren’t other options. Looking for a safe but life changing procedure? Lap band surgery, which consists of placing a ring around the top of your stomach, is a great way to lose the excess weight.?Unlike Gastric Bypass surgery, there is no stomach stapling involved, nor any cutting of the organs. The surgery is entirely reversible, which allows you to remove the band if you happen to change your mind. If you decide to do this, the damage is minimal to none.

Though the masses believe that any surgery is potentially fatal to ones health, Lap band is one with few risks. Most experience minimal side effects, such as constipation, fatigue and diarrhea. The fact that only a band is being placed on top of the stomach eliminates the majority of major worries. Even still, a small number of patients do experience serious complications. These include hernias, blood clotting, chest pain, vomiting and difficulty with swallowing. It is important to note that every surgery has warnings about what could happen. It depends on the individual’s health – everyone carries a different risk.

Lap band surgery has also been found to cure diabetes and sleep apnea, lower blood pressure, reduce the risks to some cancers and increase the life of most patients.

With your doctors blessing, lap band surgery could be a turning point in your life. Think about it this way – we all face complications every single day. From the moment that we’re born, we battle risk and probability that perhaps our life could be cut short. Anything can happen, but that is the beauty of life. You have the power to change your destiny. You don’t have to be obese forever. YOU can find a solution. If you’re morbidly obese and you are recommended for this procedure, thoroughly consider it. Don’t just disregard it because of fear or misinformation. Get your doctor’s blessing, do the research and then assess the situation. A new life may be waiting to emerge – one that allows you to truly live.

By: Terry Lile

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All surgeries have risks, and gastric bypass surgery is no exception. A recent study of Medicaid patients found the rate of serious complications, including death, to be far higher than previously recognized. Risks can be reduced (but not eliminated), by having your surgery performed at a fully approved ASBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE).

The most common form of weight loss surgery is the Roux-en-Y. In this procedure the surgeon reduces the size of the stomach and redirects a portion of the upper intestinal tract. This is the type of surgery most people are referring to when they mention a “gastric bypass.” It has been reported that both Al Roker and Carnie Wilson had this procedure.

Another form of surgery that is more popular in Europe than the United States is called a laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure, or Lap-Band(TM). This procedure creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach, and an adjustable opening to the lower portion of the stomach. In this type of procedure, the patient’s intestines are not rerouted. Ann Wilson, the lead singer of the rock band Heart, chose this procedure to help her lose weight.

The gastric bypass procedure has a higher initial average rate of weight loss, and a higher incidence of complications, than the Lap-Band procedure. However, both types of surgery will help most people lose weight, and they both have their risks.

Among the more common complications and side effects of weight loss surgeries are:ar

“Dumping Syndrome”

The dumping syndrome is most common in gastric bypass surgeries, and is rarely experienced by gastric banding patients. After surgery, patients often have difficulty tolerating sugary foods, or foods high in fat, including red meat. If these foods are eaten, even in small quantities, the patient will experience nausea, bloating, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Potatoes can also trigger this syndrome. Although the symptoms are very uncomfortable, the dumping syndrome may actually help post-surgical patients stick with their healthy diet by making it impossible to eat high-calorie foods loaded with simple carbs.

Dumping syndrome is most common during the first year, but will never completely go away for gastric bypass patients.

Blood Clots

Studies have shown that blood clots in the legs occur in about 0.2% of Roux-en-Y patients. Blood thinners are usually given to post-operative patients, and compression stockings may be suggested. Walking soon after surgery is also important, as it is after any type of surgery. Patients are asked to contact their doctor if they notice any unusual swelling in their legs, or shortness of breath.

Leakage

Approximately 1% of gastric bypass patients will experience leakage of foods from the stomach into the abdominal cavity. This is a serious complication, so post-operative patients are carefully monitored, and they will be restricted to a water fast until the surgeon is convinced that all is well. If leakage is observed, the patient will need to go back to the operating room.

Gallstones

Gallstones and gall bladder infections are common when anyone begins to lose weight quickly. This problem is not confined to surgical patients – people on low-calorie diets should also contact a doctor immediately if they experience the symptoms of gallstones. Gallstones are made up of cholesterol and bile salts. It is believed that rapid weight loss temporarily increases the amount of cholesterol released into the bloodstream for removal by the gallbladder. Symptoms of gallstones may include any one or more of the following:

o Severe pain in the upper abdomen

o Pain in the upper back

o Pain under the right shoulder

o Nausea or vomiting

o Abdominal bloating

o Recurring intolerance of fatty foods

o Heartburn that lasts longer than expected

Gallstones can be quite dangerous if not treated early enough, so anyone who is losing weight quickly should seek medical attention if they experience any of these symptoms.

Other less common complications may also occur, including nutritional deficiencies, infections, and even death. If you’re considering gastric bypass or Lap Band surgery you should discuss all possible complications with your surgeon, so you can be prepared for any abnormality. This will help make sure you recognize any problem that may occur and seek immediate medical care.

By: Jonni Good

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Michaela asked:


I have been mulling over the idea of having weight loss surgery. I am at least 100 lbs overweight and live every day of my life in pain from arthritis in my knees, ankles, and hips. The problem is, lapband surgery is $10,000, and gastric bypass is more. I work for a small nonprofit organization which is not capable of offering health insurance to its employees. Which means that any surgery I get I have to find assistance with or pay for out-of-pocket. As my job is with a nonprofit organization, by definition, I don’t make a lot of money. : ) Any ideas?

With the popularity today’s media has placed on physical fitness and the beauty of those who are physically fit, gastric bypass surgery has gained popularity as a solution for obesity, especially morbid obesity.

While there are two primary methodologies within the world of gastric bypass surgery, the original method, called the “loop” method. Having been practiced in the 1960s, this method is now commonly avoided because of better advances in research and medicine. Right now, the most common gastric bypass method is known as the Proximal, or Roux en-Y system.

As with any gastric bypass method, with Proximal, or Roux en-Y gastric bypass surgery, food intake is significantly restricted due to the mechanical limitations of the stomach.

With this surgery, a small pouch of a stomach is created and essentially closed off from the rest of the stomach. As you take in food, it moves into this tiny pouch and then on to the ‘Roux limb’ of the small bowel which is created during surgery. This allows the food to bypass the rest of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. With this re-routing of the intestinal tract, the body is unable to absorb as many calories as previously done. This allows the body to lose weight at a rapid pace.

Finally, the remaining gastric bypass method is known as the biliopancreatic diversion. This method is used less frequently and is rather complicated. With the biliopancreatic diversion , portions of the stomach are literally removed from the GI tract. A tiny pouch of remaining stomach is then directly connected to the end section of the small bowel. Since this method bypasses the remaining intestine there are less calories absorbed and weight loss occurs.

The gastric bypass methods used today are important advances in the field of surgical medicine and have helped thousands of people who previously suffered with obesity to lose the weight with which they struggled for years. No, it is not a quick fix, but in some cases, the gastric bypass methods are life-saving alternatives to continuing to haul around the excess pounds.

By: Jeff Foster

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Kari asked:


I had mine placed in April. I have had 3 fills and am currently at 5cc. I feel some restriction, but nothing excessive. I feel I can get another cc or so yet. I am wondering what are the different sizes of bands?

I’m a man asked:


I’m 21 years old…5′10 and 140 and eat all sorts of high calorie foods and never gain weight. I am positive that the reason I am not gaining any weight is because of my genes both my parents were skinny as can be at my age. Could the same apply for overweight people? IS it in their genes or do you feel obesity is more about diet and fitness?

kchugh asked:


what is a good title for the essay? my essay is about child obesity and how kids today dont get enough excercise and they are on the computer & tv & video games most of the time. what do you think is a good title for this essay? thanks to all answers!

Chris asked:


What is your opinion on Obesity in America? What do you think causes this? Do you think the government should get involved in this issue?

Ben K asked:


I’m at my parents’ house, and the next door neighbor just walked in. The first thing she said was, “Boy that dog’s getting fat.”

My mother said, “I know.”

When they took the dog to the vet last month, the vet said the dog was X pounds overweight and they need to cut back on feeding it. Such a fast diagnosis, and such a clear treatment plan!

Why the disconnect between obesity in pets and obesity in humans?