Bariatric surgery is another term for weight loss surgery. It is a procedure that can help those struggling with obesity. Bariatric surgery can positively impact the health and well-being of patients. One of the unexpected benefits of bariatric surgery is improved fertility and balanced hormones.
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Category: Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery May Improve These 3 Medical Conditions
Bariatric surgeries are the procedures that bring huge benefits if you are affected by obesity.
Some of these benefits include a potential improvement in the symptoms of certain medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Let’s explore how bariatric surgery may improve these conditions.
Read MoreAre You a Good Candidate for Bariatric Surgery? Ask Yourself These Questions
Bariatric surgery is not the weight loss solution for people who wish to lose a few kilograms or sculpt certain body areas. These procedures are a helpful and necessary tool to give people struggling from obesity with a high body mass index (BMI) a better quality of life and longer lifespan. Excessive weight gain can lead to a host of comorbid health conditions, which may be improved after bariatric surgery.
Read MoreTips for Better Nutrition and Exercise After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is just the beginning of your transformation to a new, healthier lifestyle. Nutrition and exercise are key to achieving and maintaining a better life with a slimmer figure and better management of medical conditions. Most people who have these procedures are at least 50 kilograms overweight or have a BMI over 35. Sometimes, these procedures are helpful for those with a BMI between 30 and 35 with health risks related to obesity.
Read MoreThe Link Between Bariatric Surgery and Better Diabetes Management
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are closely linked as excessive weight gain leads to insulin resistance, which in turn may lead to diabetes. These conditions are global health concerns with high mortality rates.
Significant weight loss in obese individuals with type 2 diabetes often leads to disease remission, meaning your blood sugar levels drop under the diabetes range and you no longer need to take medication for the condition. While lifestyle changes are ideal for improving obesity and type 2 diabetes, massive weight loss achieved through diet, exercise combined with bariatric surgery has a higher relapse rate within four years.
Read MoreVitamins to Take after Bariatric Surgery
Some bariatric patients believe that the nutritional instructions they receive from their surgeons are suggestions designed to help them maximize their weight loss. In reality, the instructions are more important than that. By virtue of having restricted food consumption and a different digestive process, bariatric patients will see a shift in their natural intake of key vitamins and minerals. To avoid negative health consequences, Dr V. Kuzinkovas strongly encourages his patients to take certain vitamins and supplements.
Read MoreAnswers to Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask about Bariatric Surgery
As one of Australia’s most trusted bariatric surgeons, Dr V. Kuzinkovas has seen firsthand how long patients often deliberate about having weight loss surgery before even consulting with a specialist. Often, this hesitancy is due to apprehension about asking a medical professional sensitive questions. If you suffer from obesity but want honest, informative answers to these questions before pursuing bariatric surgery, Dr Kuzinkovas is here to help.
Read More5 Tips to Stay Satiated After Weight Loss Surgery
You are what you eat. Staying satiated after weight loss depends a great deal on your diet, but that is not the only factor. Sydney’s Dr Vytauras Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare explains ways you can stay satiated after your weight loss surgery.
Read MoreWhat Type of Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You?
Weight loss surgeries fall into two major categories: reversible and non-reversible. Dr Vytauras Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare discusses how to determine the right type of weight loss surgery for your needs.
Read MoreActivities To Look Forward To After Surgery
Bariatric surgery is an extremely personal journey that our patients embark on for many different reasons. Every patient has his or her own vision of how life will be better after surgery and losing weight.
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