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The
benefits of the gastric bypass procedure very much outweigh the
risks. 75% of patients are expected to lose 75 to 80% of their
excess body weight. Well over 70 to 80% of patients with
hypertension will be off medications and well over 90% of
patients with type II non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
are expected to be off medication. Drastically improved, if not
completely resolved includes sleep apnea, asthma, joint pain,
arthritis, reflux, fatigue, shortness of breath and an overall
increased sense of well-being.
There
is expected to be a significant reduction in risks of heart
disease, pulmonary disease and cancers. Morbid obesity can
reduce the lifespan as much as 20% in a given patient, depending
on their age and comorbid problems. There is also a
significantly improved quality of life and self-esteem in
patients who have undergone gastric bypass procedure for weight
loss.
It is
important to understand that this surgery is to be taken
serious. In general, the risks to morbidly obese patients are
greater for most surgeries and medical interventions than are
for patients who are not morbidly obese. The incidence of the
risks mentioned above are very low, however, are real and should
be considered when making a decision as to your candidacy for a
gastric bypass procedure. It is important to understand your
role in the gastric bypass surgery. First and foremost, it is a
tool for weight loss and for maintenance of weight loss. It is
not a magic bullet and will not guarantee results without
complete dedication by yourself and by your physician. Our
practice would expect you to commit yourself to our program and
accept long-term follow-up, and recognize that the surgery has
its limitations. Following our suggestions made by your surgeon,
nurse, and dietitian will greatly increase your success at this
procedure. It is important to remember that vitamin supplements
are a lifelong commitment as is exercise and a sensible diet.
It
will require absolute dedication and cooperation from our
patients. With this dedication will come unlimited benefits, the
most important being the elimination or vast improvement in your
obesity related medical problems.
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Right after surgery, most patients lose weight quickly and
continue to lose for 18 to 24 months after the procedure.
Although most patients regain 5 to 10 percent of the weight
they lost, many maintain a long-term weight loss of about
100 pounds.
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Surgery improves most obesity-related conditions. For
example, in one study blood sugar levels of 83 percent of
obese patients with diabetes returned to normal after
surgery. Nearly all patients whose blood sugar levels did
not return to normal were older or had lived with diabetes
for a long time.
Many
individuals report having developed a newfound sense of well
being after weight loss surgery. People who undergo weight loss
surgery can usually expect:
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Improvement in or elimination of conditions associated with
morbid obesity, including adult onset diabetes,
hypertension, sleep apnea and arthritis and joint problems.
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Improved ability to engage in physical activity
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A
loss of 50 to 70 percent of that weight above the
ideal body weight. This loss usually occurs during the 18
months following surgery.
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Maintenance of this weight loss.
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