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By Peter Reed


The most common Obesity surgery is what is known as Gastric bypass surgery. This is also known as stomach stapling which is reducing the size of the stomach by stapling off a portion. Other variant procedures are Gastric Bypass, Biliopancreatic Diversion BPD, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Tube Gastrectomy (Sleeve Gastrectomy). Another available option is the sleeve gastrectomy New Jersey procedure.

If you or a loved one suffer from obesity and are considering bariatric surgery as a possible remedy, it's important to speak to your doctor about your options. Only a medical professional who is familiar with your health history can advise you on the possible risks and benefits that you are personally susceptible to.

LAP-BAND- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding is mostly a restrictive approach in weight loss. By attaching a small silicone device around the uppermost part of the stomach, the organ's function is minimized. Compared to Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass, the Lap-Band is a relatively simpler operation that achieves similar results. Moreover, the size of the Lap-Band is adjustable even after it has already been attached.

More important than all the above is the requirement that people taking to surgical treatments need to be monitored for complications for life and they have to make adjustments to their lifestyle adjustments all through the rest of their lives.

The procedure is performed on people who have undergone a gastric surgery and regained weight. Sometimes, this is also done in the form of an open surgery.

However, there are some risks associated with this surgery too. Some of these are vitamin deficiency, stomach ulcer etc. These can be prevented with multi-vitamin tablets, however. Sleeve gastrectomy is another procedure where a large portion of the stomach is removed so as to leave only a very small portion of the stomach in the shape of a tube. This leads to decreased hunger in the patients and thereby weight loss.

Also, there is a general improvement in health. This method of weight loss surgery is more effective and has reduced chances of complications as well. It is much safer and preferred over conventional gastric bypass surgeries. Stomaphy X is another revision technique. This is performed using endoscopy.

Likewise, not all bariatric surgeons are trained to perform this less-invasive laparoscopic method. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), laparoscopic operation should be performed only by bariatric surgeons who are experienced and well versed in both laparoscopic and open techniques.

Malabsorption is a side effect of the operation that limits the body's absorption of specific nutrients, which consequently facilitates weight loss. Dumping Syndrome refers to Gastric Bypass patients' adverse reaction to all sorts of sweets. Such reactions discourage them from indulging in sweet and sinful treats that are known fat inducers. Lastly, Gastric Bypass reduces the hormone Ghrelin which is responsible for the sensation of hunger, therefore making a person less inclined to eating. Gastric Bypass can be done either through 5 small incisions in the abdominal wall or midline abdominal incision.




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