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Obesity & Weight Loss Surgery

Friday, September 25, 2009
Related Tags: surgery | malabsorptive | weight | stomach | loss
 

Instructions

Methods

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    There are two types of weight loss surgery. Restrictive surgery reduces the amount of food ingested. Malabsorptive surgery alters digestion to keep food from being completely absorbed.

Restrictive Surgery

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    With vertical banded gastroplasty, the stomach is stapled to make it smaller. In laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery, a band is put around the upper part of the stomach to make the patient feel full faster.

Malabsorptive Surgery

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    Malabsorptive surgery makes the stomach smaller but not as small as with restrictive surgery.
    In this surgery, the small intestine is altered so calories and nutrients are not absorbed very well. This surgery produces more lost weight because of the malabsorption.

Risks

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    Risks associated with weight loss surgery include bleeding, infections, ulcers, pulmonary problems and complications from anesthesia. There is also the possibility the patient will not lose enough weight or will lose too much weight.

Cost

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    Weight loss surgery is costly, but many insurance companies cover the procedure when presented with a letter of medical necessity.

Resources


Obesity & Weight Loss Surgery Provided by eHow.com
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