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When the pain of chronic gallbladder issues strikes, most people are more than happy to see this particular little organ removed for good. After all, once it’s gone the threat of sharp, painful attacks tends to go with it. That, however, doesn’t mean the days and weeks following surgery won’t be without their share of ups and downs. Fortunately, there are some tips that can help keep discomfort at bay. The gallbladder is a small organ that’s responsible for holding bile. This substance aids in digestion, especially of fatty foods. While the body can function perfectly well without a gallbladder, digestive changes prompted by its removal can create a few issues. These tips can help: • Go easy with foods – Following surgery, it’s best to give the body a little break from solid foods. When they are added back into the diet, go slow. Keep track of foods that cause discomfort and avoid them, at least for a little while. • Go low-fat – Keep in mind the ability to process greasy fo...

Making the decision to undergo bariatric surgery to promote weight loss is not easy. After all, many people see this type of procedure as “elective” and an admission of “failure.” Don’t listen to those people! Weight loss surgery is a very viable option for some people who have struggled long and hard to lose weight. This more or less permanent solution can help shed pounds while dramatically lowering risk for the development of a host of potential health concerns. Since obesity has been strongly linked to diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and other conditions, sometimes it just makes good sense to take more drastic actions to address weight. So, how can you tell if bariatric surgery is a good option to consider ? Here are some tips: • Find out your BMI – That stands for body mass index. When it’s 30 or higher, a person is considered overweight. Those with a BMI of 35 to 40 might find themselves candidates for surgery as their weight has reached a level that is c...

Hovering on the brink of obesity when diets and exercise don’t serve to help remove pounds is a very frustrating place. After all, should weight continue to climb, the chances for health complications can increase dramatically. With heart disease, diabetes and the potential loss of self-esteem all on the line, many people seek out alternatives to help them get their weight in check. A new non-surgical option may offer the hope so many are after. The Orbera gastric balloon offers a unique way to shed pounds. It delivers the benefits of weight loss surgery without the complications of surgery itself. What’s more, the procedure is completely reversible. That means once the pounds are shed, there’s no reason for the alteration to remain permanent. Orbera involves the insertion of a balloon into the stomach. This balloon is filled with a saline solution so it inflates to about the size of a grapefruit. Like weight loss surgery, the procedure effectively limits stomach holding cap...

There’s more to controlling diabetes than keeping food intake in check. Keeping extra pounds off can also be incredibly important. This is especially so for type 2 diabetics who may find obesity may be the root cause of their disease. When pounds are shed, there’s a good chance symptoms will subside. In an effort to better understand just which option is more effective at controlling type 2 diabetes, medicine or weight loss surgery, researchers recently conducted a long-term trail. As it turned out, about half the patients in the weight loss group managed to be diabetes-free at the five year mark. The breakthrough study was conducted at Kings College London. To discover which method worked the best, researchers randomly assigned obese people with type 2 diabetes in to three groups. Twenty patients used standard medication, 20 received a gastric bypass and 20 had a biopancreatic diversion. As it turned out, about 80 percent of those who underwent one of the surgical procedures ha...

The gastric bypass procedure has long been known to be a successful way to help obese people shed pounds and keep them off. While the reworked digestive tract that results from this procedure is largely credited with its success, researchers are also finding an added boost that wasn’t quite expected. It seems that those who undergo gastric bypasses may also find their ability to burn calories – while they are eating meals – also goes up. The gastric bypass procedure involves the limiting of the stomach’s capacity to hold food. In addition, the stomach is rerouted directly to the small intestine. This means a person who undergoes the procedure is likely to feel fuller faster to promote weight loss. While the rerouting of the stomach and its reshaping reduce overall food intake, researchers have been unable to fully explain just why this surgery is so successful in helping people keep off weight over the long haul. A recent study is casting light on the whys behind the results. To b...

Weight-loss surgery can have a dramatic impact on the body and overall health. It can, however, also produce an emotional rollercoaster ride for those who undergo this type of procedure. As pounds are shed and life changes as a result, those who have surgery may find themselves needing a fair amount of emotional support. Since weight-loss surgery has such profound effects, many medical professionals strongly recommend counseling both before and after a procedure is performed. For some patients, the need for counseling and support can remain for years to come with good reasons: weight-loss surgery can, indeed, be life changing. Some of the reasons why emotional ups and downs coincide with bariatric surgery include: • The initial shock – Even those who are profoundly convinced that weightloss surgery may be their best option to shed pounds and keep them off may have trouble coming to terms that a procedure is needed. The “moment of truth,” as some call it, can come with an emotio...

Making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery is a big one that demands plenty of thought, research and advice. While bariatric surgery can prove incredibly helpful for assisting those who struggle with their weight to lose the pounds once and for all, many procedures do result in the permanent alteration of the body. With that in mind, there are a number of points patients may want to consider before moving forward. Why Consider Weight Loss Surgery ? It is estimated that 300,000 Americans die each year due to illnesses linked to obesity. Being overweight can contribute to the development of such potentially fatal conditions as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Obesity has also been strongly linked to a number of different types of potentially fatal cancer. Shedding pounds safely and in a healthy manner can help lower the odds of health-related concerns. For some diabetics, researchers are finding that bariatric surgery may even reverse the effects of the disease over time, ...