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Recently, a
number of high-profile celebrities, from TV weatherman Al Roker to American
Idol’s Randy Jackson, have made headlines as a result of undergoing weight loss
surgery. Supporters of such surgery say
that it offers hope for people who seem unable to lose weight any other
way. They maintain that it is difficult
to lose 50 or more pounds without surgical intervention. Critics, however, maintain that
surgery—especially stomach surgery—is risky business and should be approached
with the utmost caution. They worry
that surgery is a quick fix which does not help to resolve an individual’s
problem dealing with food.
You might
wonder under what conditions surgery would be recommended. Generally speaking, surgery is only an option
for those who have suffered from obesity for a protracted period of time (meaning years), have a body mass index or
BMI of more than 40, and whose lives could be cut short because of their
excessive weight gain. Also, stomach
stapling surgery is usually limited to those who have already reached
adulthood.
Conversely,
you would not be a candidate for stomach reduction surgery if you have been
severely overweight for a short period of time; if you suffer from drug or
alcohol addiction; or you have been diagnosed with mental illness. In other words, you need to be fully
cognizant and have a detailed understanding of the reasons for your obesity.
You should
know that stomach reduction surgery is a proven weight-reducer. You could lose nearly all of your extra
weight by undergoing the procedure.
Thus, surgery may negate the need for a diet plan, although there is the
slim possibility that you could end up putting on additional pounds after your
operation.
There are a
myriad of reasons why you might consider stomach stapling surgery. For instance, if you are suffering from adult
onset diabetes or heart trouble, you might want to undergo the operation. If you are so obese that you can barely walk,
surgery might be for you. If your weight
has gotten to the point where you literally find it difficult to get out of
bed, an operation might be appropriate.
Of course,
stomach stapling surgery is not without its risks. In less than two percent of the cases, death
may occur. Also, there is the
possibility that after surgery you may experience vomiting if you attempt to
eat too much. And then there’s the psychological
fallout. If you’ve been a heavy person
all your life, you may have trouble adjusting to your new thin status. You may even find that your relationships
with relatives and friends change after you have undergone surgery. As a result of this, some physicians
recommend that candidates for stomach stapling surgery meet with a
psychotherapist who can help them develop coping mechanisms before and after
the surgery.
Obviously,
undergoing surgery is a serious step—one that should not be undertaken
lightly. As a result, you might want to
ask yourself some questions before going under the knife: Why do I want to undergo surgery? What if I discover there are unexpected
side-effects from surgery? Will I be
able to deal with them? What are my
options if I do not undergo surgery?
Will my family and friends support my decision to undergo an
operation? Am I considering surgery out
of vanity, or because of a serious health threat? Will years be added to my life after I
undergo surgery?
Of course, you
cannot make the decision for stomach surgery on your own. You will need to consult your family
physician to determine if an operation is right for you. If your doctor gives the O.K., you will then
have to meet with the surgeon. Make sure
to check the surgeon’s credentials and consider having a second opinion. The more preparation you do before your
operation, the better off you will be. Obviously,
stomach stapling surgery is not for everyone.
It carries with it physical and emotional risks. However, the prognosis for those who undergo
such surgery is good. And you could end
up being in much better health in the long run, if you are able to successfully
lose your excess weight.
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