Know More About Sleeve Gastrectomy New Jersey And Other Weight Loss Surgeries

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.

Unlike Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy doesn't involve cutting and rerouting of the intestines. Instead, the operation removes the "Greater Curvature" or the left side of the stomach. This operation allows weight loss through two mechanisms. First: it decreases the size of the stomach hence allowing its owner to easily achieve the sensation of fullness. Second: it works by removing the fundus of the stomach which produces the hormone Ghrelin.

Like in any surgery, Obesity surgery has risks. Some of the most commonly known risks include Gastrointestinal Leaks, Gastric Distention, Deep Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism, Bleeding, Heart attacks, Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rate), Respiratory issues (Breathing difficulties), Wound infection, Intrabdominal abscess, Dehydration related issues, Gastric Prolapse (or Band Slippage), Ulcers, Bowel Obstruction besides some side effects which are less serious.

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.

Since laparoscopic procedure requires a smaller cut, it leads to shorter hospital stay, lesser recovery time and smaller scars than with open bariatric surgery. Most surgeons prefer the laparoscopic approach because it creates less tissue damage, and has reduced risk of wound complications such as infection and hernias, which usually occur after 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.

This bariatric surgery changes the normal digestive process causing fewer calories and nutrients entering the body. Gastric bypass surgery will require a permanent change in eating and how patients actually views food. Nutritional counseling is also a strong recommendation for new gastric bypass patients before and after surgery.

During the procedure, a stretched gastric pouch is tightened using fasteners. This is also performed on patients who have had a roux-en-Y bypass surgery before but not completely recovered. People with stretched stomach pouch also undergo this surgery to tighten their gastric pouch.

Prior to the surgery, you basically need to start embracing the lifestyle that you will live after the surgery. Whether you are required to follow a new diet or not, you must learn what eating will look like after the surgery and make sure you can adjust to that lifestyle.




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