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    Usually, being overweight makes a person feel uncomfortable, become physically unfit, susceptible to chronic diseases, as well as having low self-confidence and esteem. As a result, individuals with such conditions are limited in many activities. Nevertheless, the situation can be corrected or reversed through bariatric weight loss surgery. This surgical procedure usually involves various procedures performed on patients who are suffering from obesity or overweight conditions. This procedure aims at reducing the size of your stomach and food reservoirs.

    The procedure reduces the size and body mass as the ingested food volumes are low due to proper reduction and control. This procedure also employs nutrient malabsorption as another way in which body mass and size can be reduced. Causing reduction in these aspects is also done by manipulating release of hormones which is done by some techniques under this procedure. However, most surgeries performed are laparoscopic.

    This procedure relies on techniques such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, a gastric band which is adjustable and duodenal switch among other techniques. The effectiveness and success of any technique will rely on the patient compatibility with it as well as skills of the service provider. Biological aspects such as allergic conditions may affect some procedures.

    A gastric bypass is usually performed so as to lower the quantity of the food a stomach can hold while still inhibiting the release of some hormones. Both the upper and the lower stomach are reduced such that the upper pouch can only hold a small amount of food. The gastric bypass is usually effective since the amount held is small thereby minimizing the activity of the digestive system. As a result, body mass reduces as well.

    The advantage of this gastric bypass procedure is that there is better safety since the hormones that cause cravings as well as stimulating hunger are minimized. This procedure is also great for dealing with overweight and diabetes 2. At the same time, body energy expenditure is also effective. Nevertheless, this procedure is usually complicated and may cause serious problems and complications. Again, mineral absorption and vitamins are reduced. The procedure is also associated with long recovery and healing period, and the patient must adhere to certain diets.

    Sleeve gastrectomy, on the other hand, is a technique aimed at reducing the size of the stomach in a greater way. It leaves a pouch that looks like a banana where ingested food is stored. This method plays an important role when it comes to hunger suppression, promotion of satiety and control of blood sugar. The main con of this method is that once performed can never be reversed. Complications under this method are likely to occur after a short successful time.

    The other technique is the adjustable gastric band. The technique is usually effective in minimizing the size of the stomach using an inflatable band that is adjustable when there is the need for adjustment. The procedure also reduces the size of your stomach such that it holds less food. The procedure is also adjustable and reversible.

    The disadvantage of the adjustable gastric band is a lower rate of effectiveness and you must stick to some dietary regulations. Also, some allergic reactions may arise due to the foreign material.




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