Restrictive Weight Loss Surgery

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Restrictive weight loss procedures are those that do not alter the normal digestive process, but work to restrict the amount of food that is eaten. While it seems like this type of surgery is not as risky as other types of weight loss surgery, there are still several potential complications that can arise from it. The patient must also be committed to changing his or her mental and emotional outlook on food, begin to exercise regularly, and follow any guidelines provided to them by their doctors. Only then will restrictive weight loss surgery be successful in the long term.

Restrictive weight loss surgery is performed when the surgeon fashions a small upper stomach pouch with a capacity of ½ - 1 ounce, and connects the rest of the stomach through a passage called a stoma. This requires a new way of eating to be adopted, including portion reduction to ½ - 1 cup of food per meal. Eating slowly, chewing food thoroughly, and not drinking too many liquids also aid in the weight loss and comfort of the patient.

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

In this procedure, the upper stomach is stapled to create a smaller pouch. The exit from this pouch is restricted by a band that slows down the emptying of food. This makes a patient feel full faster.

 

 

The advantages of this type of procedure are that a smaller amount of well-chewed food still goes through regular digestions, thus allowing nutrients, calories, and vitamins to be properly absorbed.

There are some disadvantages that go with this procedure. The staple line can break and cause leakage and infection. The pouch can stretch or the band can break, allowing patients to eat too much, defeating the purpose of the surgery.


Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Using a small video camera inserted into the abdomen, the surgeon is able to get a more detailed view via video screen of his work. In the procedure, a band is put around the uppermost area of the stomach, which divides the stomach into one smaller section and one larger section. Patients feel full faster, and normal digestion occurs.

This procedure can be reversed later on, and the band can also be readjusted to raise or lower food intake ability.

As with any major operation, complications can arise, including reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, blood clots, or infections. It is important to speak with the surgeon and get as much information as possible before making the decision to have weight loss surgery. In addition, the commitment post-surgery is life-long. The surgery will not be successful without the patient be willing to make the necessary dietary and lifestyle adjustments that will bring about long-term weight loss.

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