#Types of Bariatric Surgery

[gomediitechnologies]

About Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries known collectively as bariatric surgery involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight.

Bariatric surgery is done when diet and exercise haven't worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight.

Some procedures limit how much you can eat. Other procedures work by reducing the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Some procedures do both.

Signs & Symptoms

Drowsiness.

Difficulty in sleeping

Back and joint pains.

Fatigue.

Intolerance to heat.

Skin infections.

Causes

Liquid calories.

Unhealthy diet.

Laziness.

When to seek medical attention?

In general, bariatric surgery could be an option for you if:

Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).

Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.

In some cases, you may qualify for certain types of weight-loss surgery if your BMI is 30 to 34 and you have serious weight-related health problems.

Bariatric surgery isn't for everyone who is severely overweight.

You may need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for weight-loss surgery.

You likely will have an extensive screening process to see if you qualify.

You must also be willing to make permanent changes to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Risk Factors

Feeling tired

Hair thinning

Mood swings

Feeling cold

Dry skin

Body aches

Diagnostic & Test

Cardiac echo

Electrocardiogram

Blood test

BMI

Treatment Procedure

Surgery usually takes several hours. After surgery, you awaken in a recovery room, where medical staff monitors you for any complications.

Types of bariatric surgery

Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass. This procedure is the most common method of gastric bypass.

This surgery is typically not reversible.

It works by decreasing the amount of food you can eat at one sitting and reducing the absorption of nutrients.

Sleeve gastrectomy. With sleeve gastrectomy, about 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a long, tube-like pouch.

This smaller stomach can't hold as much food.

It also produces less appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin, which may lessen your desire to eat.

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.

This is a two-part surgery in which the first step involves performing a procedure similar to a sleeve gastrectomy.

The second surgery involves connecting the end portion of the intestine to the duodenum near the stomach (duodenal switch and biliopancreatic diversion), bypassing the majority of the intestine.

Outcome & Recovery

The recovery time depends on the patient, procedure & severity.

Success Rate

The success rate has many factors depending on it, like the stage of the condition, the age of the patient, and the complication of the procedure.

Do’s & Don’ts

Stay active

Avoid alcohol

Eat healthy food

Do not smoke

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[a-d-nox]

web of wyrd: annual energies and potential surgeries associated with the year

the outer rim of the wyrd web foretells the themes of our year ahead. today i will be covering some common surgeries that tend to occur. in no way does one number mean a single surgery type. each number can mean different surgeries - multiple surgeries - no surgery... this is just what i associate medically with these energies and i have seen correlate with other charts when surgery occurred. your lack of a number correlation with an experience below does not mean to minimize your experience. this is a general hypothesis not a fact.

tw: sensitive topics like amputation, ivf, addiction, weight, physical trauma, and end of life care are included in post.

1 (the magician): laser surgery

skill, precision, and transformation. this technique uses precision tools to create change in the body.

2 (the high priestess): diagnostic surgery

intuition, secrets, and hidden knowledge. seeks to uncover hidden issues or provide clarity about a medical condition (will be common for 2000 baby around the time doctors start recommending colonoscopies and mammograms).

3 (the empress): fertility surgery

surgeries like in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other fertility-related procedures.

4 (the emperor): orthopedic surgery

structure and stability. anything involves bones, joints, and structural support of the body, resonates with this energy.

5 (the hierophant): cardiovascular or oral surgery

what maintains order/structure in the body a.k.a. anything dealing with the heart and blood flow. oral surgery is because of this card connection to the throat and sharing of beliefs which requires the mouth - it might be time for your wisdom teeth extraction.

6 (the lovers): cosmetic or reconstructive surgery

this is often elective surgery / chosen for personal reasons related to self-image.

7 (the chariot): neurosurgery

deals with the brain and nervous system (the body's control center), which aligns with the chariot's themes of mastery and control.

8 (strength): physical rehabilitation surgery

requires a lot of resilience as muscles and tendons aren't easy to heal...

9 (the hermit): gastrointestinal surgery

involves the digestive system, relates to the internal processes and inner workings (aligning with hermit energy).

10 (the wheel of fortune): emergency surgery

often needed unexpectedly and dictated by fate, aligns with the theme of chance.

11 (justice): corrective surgery

aims to fix or balance out bodily functions or appearance, mirrors the themes of rectifying and balancing.

12 (the hanged man): organ transplant

sacrifice, suspension, and new perspectives. transplant surgery involves the sacrifice of one organ for the life of another, offering a new lease on life.

13 (death): amputation

a literal removal or ending of a part of the body, that can also lead to a transformative process of healing and adapting.

14 (temperance) : bariatric surgery

used to achieve weight balance and improve health.

15 (the devil): addiction, breast reduction, and reproductive surgery

surgeries that address addiction-related issues, such as gastric banding for overeating. but also reproductive surgery like a tubal ligation or vasectomy. any surgery where something big/open becomes small, constricted, snipped, or thinned.

16 (tower): trauma surgery

sudden upheaval, destruction, and revelation. this type of surgery is often performed in response to sudden, life-altering accidents or injuries, echoes the energies themes of sudden change and crisis.

17 (the star): reconstructive/plastic surgery

hope, healing, and renewal are themes of this energy - this surgery which restores form and function after trauma or illness, aligns with the themes of healing and rejuvenation.

18 (the moon): biopsies and tissue collections

biopsy involves extracting tissue to investigate potential issues, often when there’s uncertainty about a diagnosis or the presence of something hidden (like tumors or other abnormalities).

19 (the sun): pediatric surgery

performed on children and ensures their health and vitality, which connects with the energy's themes of life, energy, and well-being.

20 (judgment): organ transplant or some other life changing/saving surgery

life-saving surgeries, such as heart or organ transplants, can offer a second chance at life, reflecting the energy's themes of renewal and awakening.

21 (the world): making a full recovery or end-of-life care

surgeries that lead to a full recovery or decisions around end-of-life care align with the themes of closure and achieving a state of completeness found with this energy.

22 (the fool): exploratory surgery

represents the unknown. aligns with entering a medical situation without knowing what will be found.

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[moodr1ng]

taking further weight/fatphobia/ed/general depression vents under readmore lol

cause like i cannot express how genuinely bad the fatphobia i have against myself is. like. when i picture myself in my head, in the future, i always imagine myself as skinny, bc ive lived my entire adult (and teen) life thinking of my body as a temporary impediment which ill eventually fix. early last year i thought i finally had and was so happy and then gained all the weight back. and idk what to do about it bc i have tried so so so hard to just 'accept being fat' and as i have said again i do not understand how that is possible in this society and i have never managed to get anywhere close to that and dont know how to.

and as a result of this i have considered like. every awful awful option out there for losing weight. like, i tried to get my doctor to prescribe me diet pills. i looked into ozempic and the only reason im NOT trying to illegally get some is that its for diabetic people and it harms them to take from the limited supply. i looked into various weight loss surgeries (be it bariatric surgery, which i cant get bc im not fat enough to qualify, or liposuccion but even if i could realistically afford it i hear it doesnt work in the long run). ive starved myself so much, tried so many diets, so many sports, never managed to stay on for long enough to maintain the results. no joke, i have considered developing a heroin or coke habit EXCLUSIVELY to lose weight, and the reason im not doing that is its too expensive. i complain about my adhd meds giving me food disgust but tbh every time it happens im also relieved bc it means i wont be able to eat for a few days. idk what to do anymore bc this is ruining my life and has been ruining my life for most of it.

i literally feel so worthless, ridiculous and unloveable specifically bc of my weight, and in particular the way its disposed on my body. i would be fine having fat arms, fat thighs, i would probably dig having a fat ass and chest and hips tbh! but i store all my fat on my belly and thats the one part i dont want to be fat, as well as my face and neck. this is such a massive block for me tbh. like, when i talk to new people i always feel like theyre looking down on me or find me pathetic because im fat (and bc im short which is my other major insecurity - i feel like being tall and fat is acceptable but not being short and fat). i dont take any compliments i get at face value bc i feel like everyone is just being nice by pretending like i could EVER be good looking. the only time ive ever felt attractive since i was a young teen was when i had lost the weight last year, and i couldnt maintain that bc it was so stringent.

sometimes when i think "i might be fat for the rest of my life and never manage to maintain being thin" i contemplate suicide over it. its like, the one thing about me i can never accept. i used to have so much internalized racism as a kid/young teen but i eventually got over that and came to appreciate my non-white features and even wish i had inherited more of my mothers looks (like her hair). i used to be so insecure about not being masculine enough but today im actually more into being kind of androgynous. i used to hate everything about myself and ive gotten much better about a lot of it. i dont hate my facial features or my hands or my legs or my arms anymore. i just hate my weight. and its the one thing i cant fucking get rid of.

and like, ive tried so hard to just.. look at other people ik with similar body types who i think are super attractive and think "if theyre attractive and they look like me, surely i could be too?" but it never works no matter what. and i mean, ik outside of like, societal fatphobia, a big part of it is my ed right. like obviously as long as i have an ed that is focused on wanting to lose weight im never gonna be able to accept being fat. but i cant get help for my ed bc there are no resources. and there are no medical professionals who will help me accept being fat bc theyre also fatphobic and they only want to help me lose weight, and they cant even manage to do that.

im just extremely tired of it all. every day i wish i was skinny. i can live w all the rest. i just need to be thin. i dont even need to be bone thin or whatever i just wanna be average. and its so fucking hard for so many reasons. i can almost never cook for myself bc of The Mental Shit. if i do cook for myself its rly hard to do anything complicated so its often not very balanced or healthy. and i rely so much on fast food, takeout and frozen meals bc of this inability to cook. and then theres the emotional shit - bc ever since i was little ive binged whenever i felt anything. bored? binge. angry? binge. sad? binge. happy? binge. theres no emotional state that doesnt wanna make me binge. and the only way i can stave it off is like.. either indulge in other vices (drugs alcohol etc) or just. dip into the restriction part of the ed and start starving myself again. and ofc once it becomes unbearable.. more binging. idk. idk. im at a loss. no one can help. and theres so many things piled on top of each other that make everything impossible.

im not even just talking about the weight - i mean everything in my life is like this carefully balanced tower of cards where each bad thing supports another bad thing supporting another bad thing until it builds into this massive self-sustaining network of dysfunction.

its like. i wake up in the morning (still tired from whatever the hell is wrong w my sleep, probably didnt sleep enough or too much, either way feeling bad). my room is a mess and theres fruit flies everywhere bc of the heat and i need to clean, but bc i woke up exhausted and feeling sick i have no energy to. i go get some water and theres a pile of dishes in the sink that are getting grosser and grosser but the idea of washing them is so daunting i cant bring myself to. i need to shower, but showering is such a hard task, and then if i shower i also need to brush my teeth and take care of my hair and thats so much energy. and if i do all that, well, i havent done the laundry in like 2 weeks so i have nothing clean to wear, so if im gonna shower i should do the laundry so i dont just get clean to put on dirty clothes right. and doing the laundry and hanging the stuff to dry is also such a hard task. and then if im clean and wearing clean clothes, am i just gonna get back in my dirty bed? i also need to change the bedsheets, and i hate doing that. and if im gonna change the sheets then i probably should fucking clean the bedroom, right. and i dont have the energy to do literally any of that. so im dirty, my room is dirty, my kitchen is dirty, i feel like shit, im tired, i havent eaten anything yet. maybe a decent meal would help. but a meal means cleaning some pot and pan to cook stuff in. and then it means cleaning it again after im done cooking, and also cleaning the dishes. and fucking hell i cant do that. so i think, maybe ill go to the convenience store and get a sandwich. but that means i need to get dressed and do my hair and i probably smell bed and i cant just go out like this and im SO TIRED. so i go to order takeout. and sure i could get something fresh and healthy like a poke bowl or something, but thatll cost me like 25 bucks, and i could just get a burger and fries for 10. so i get that. and i dont feel any better, because ive been eating carbs, sugar, and some shitty processed meat near-exclusively for the past several years. and im so tired and feel so awful and so guilty and so gross, so i just start smoking and drinking. maybe if im lucky ill do some art or whatever. and thats how my day goes and then ill go to sleep in my unchanged sheets unshowered laundry undone room dirty dishes piled up. have a bunch of nightmares wake up drenched in sweat etc. and do the same thing tomorrow.

and idk how to fix any of this bc its a cycle right. like where do i start? i feel like i cant do anything bc everything is SO heavy SO tiring SO daunting and im just so exhausted. i want to sleep for 10 years. i want to be happy again. but whenever im not happy i forget how it felt to be happy. so theres nothing to look forward to. and then i think about killing myself again. and thats just how it goes.

ig thats why im so so hopeful to actually get an at-home aid who can get me to do chores and get groceries and shit bc that might actually be the one thing that breaks the cycle, cause i definitely cant do it by myself.

[elenadoeslife]

'thriving thirties' 💕

I've decided I want to recommit to following my gbp daily menus, starting July (tomorrow). I'll add a 'read more' so I can rant without bothering those who aren't interested, lol :)

I've been thinking about what's the best way to go about this. Like, a lot. I've wanted to shred those 20kgs (45lbs) for months, if not years. I can't begin to tell you the amount of shame I've felt, gaining weight years after having bariatric surgery. There aren't many people my age who've had bariatric surgery 5+ years ago and started to gain as well, so I've just felt isolated for years. While dealing with multiple mental health issues at once, bad eating habits creeped back up on me, and- well, let's say focussing on your diet isn't high on your list of priorities when you've lost the will to live, so I dug myself a nice lil' hole there. On the bright side, I worked through years of trauma and finally came out the other end, so that's an accomplishment almost as huge as my ass. Jk. (but not really).

Anyway.

What I've noticed worked best for me in the past is eating the same things over and over again. Some people might get bored out of their minds, but the structure just rubs me the right way. I took a deep dive into my old bariatric papers, looking for some daily menu suggestions. The idea is to follow those again, with the addition of meal prepping dinner for a whole week at a time. I'm turning 30 (eek) in February, and I want to start out my thirties with a job and a body I feel amazing in. This gives me 9 months to work on my health. If When I reach my new goal weight, I'm rewarding myself with the tattoo I've been wanting to get for years.

El Plan

Follow the protein focussed daily menus;

Keep drinking 1.5L of water every day;

Take my daily vitamins religiously;

Look for a job after we move;

Keep. Going. When. It. Gets. Hard.

To keep myself accountable, I'll share snippets of this 'thriving thirties' (damn, I'm on a roll! changing the title as we type) journey out here. See you soon!

thanks for finding the patience to stick around till the end of this post :)

[scientia-rex]

Hi scientia-rex, I've been reading your post on weight loss. It looks good, but i'm not sure what to do with it given that it's my doctor telling me loose weight. But my real question a while ago I was frustratedly googling research starting from the question "well why the fuck would liposuction NOT work?" Attacking the fat directly rather then pulling at caloric levers seems like at better attack vector. And it seemed like the answer was that the subcutaneous fat was the wrong fat to attack. The visceral fat around the intestines is different in type and does a lot of hormonal work. Ok, I googled, can someone remove *that* fat? And I found what looks like fucking gold to me. Because someone *is*! and they just started! Here are some links. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/04/22/belly-fat-removal-surgery-study-shows-remarkable-results-for-patients-with-type-2-diabetes/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29631983/ https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03953963 https://www.sbir.gov/node/1911833 Someone is doing early human trials on this and it looks like it's getting good results. I asked my doctor about and she had never heard of it. The other doc in the office asked around a a bariatrics conference and didn't learn any more about it there either. What is our take, is this as hopeful as it looks?

Hard maybe. Although the initial data cited looks positive, the fact that this experiment has been running since at least 2018 (date of first publication) and I didn't hear about it during residency and since then, and only one citing paper with similar results in a baboon model using cryoablation, I feel like this is less likely to be groundbreaking in the way the original author represents it. It could be, but you need to keep in mind that this is a multi billion dollar industry, and if surgeons or researchers smelled an opportunity to create a new surgical sub-specialty with insane profit potential, it would happen ASAP--not overnight, but probably faster than this, with more press. More researchers would be working on this, and there would be a rapidly growing body of literature, which there doesn't appear to be. No guarantee that it's not the Next Hot Thing, but you also need to keep in mind that the question of whether visceral fat actually is worse for us in a causative fashion than subcutaneous fat is still debatable.

I've lived through a lot of "very promising" research that turned out to be nowhere near as useful as it initially looked, so I'll care more about this if/when it gets the same kind of press as Ozempic did. I always compare new medical interventions to Viagra--when that came out, the whole world knew about it damn near overnight. No questions, no maybes, it was "this thing actually works," and all those ads for Spanish fly in the back of adult magazines collapsed almost entirely. Sure, you can still find random placebos in gas stations, but everyone knows what the thing is that works.

[drdemonprince]

I’ve spent over a decade learning the science we know (and don’t) about weight loss. I’ve also spent so much time in treatment for my disordered eating, therapy for CPTSD, and learning to see and unlearn internalized fatphobia. I’ve spent time in community with other fat people learning how to take care of a very fat body and how to find joy in it despite marginalization and oppression at large. Explaining why I still am taking this medication and hoping for weight loss is so tender: there is such a desperate panic to realize you may not fit into a car you bought, despite a lot of research and test drives to find a car that safely fits your body. Or of a partner who loves you but can’t move beyond their internalized fatphobia. Or of a peer who died after surgery to cut off a big belly — like I fantasized about doing for years. The panic of not being able to wipe well in a hospital’s tiny PICU bathroom, not designed for fat bodies, trying to take care of yourself enough so you can take care of your kid who nearly died. The terrible fear and anger of being denied medical care, over and over, by doctors who think we deserve it. None of this shit is my fault, but they’re all very fucking serious in how it impacts your life and well-being. Knowing all I’ve learned and unlearned, loving myself, and connecting with people who feel similarly doesn’t protect me from how other people can ensure my marginalization, isolation, and death. Hoping for weight loss is hoping to live longer simply by people being fractionally more willing to give me medical care. Hoping for weight loss is hoping for more safety in car rides. Hoping for weight loss is hoping for enough ease to make the hard times in life bearable. I think part of why I feel so disconnected from the fat community these days is because it doesn’t feel safe to talk about these feelings out loud. For most of my life, I was the type of person who makes it unsafe. I brought so much trauma to the table that there wasn’t room for anything else. I’ve felt so wounded by fat celebrities who choose bariatric surgery and by smaller-bodied influencers that get to be beloved and uplifted despite leaving behind fatter fans in their collabs and collections. I haven’t been able to connect with so many others over the years due to the ways trauma isolated me through my own fear and panic.

Please please read this beautiful, clarifying, candid essay about the many internally conflicting feelings of starting Ozempic as a superfat person and fat liberationist, written by my friend @photopotamus.

[thebariatricblog]

(Almost) Everything You Need to Know Before Applying for Weight Loss Surgery

So, you’ve decided to get weight loss surgery (WLS). Where do you even start? Here are a few items that I suggest you do before diving into the WLS process.

1. Research the type of WLS you’d like to have

There are tons of WLS types out there for you to choose from. Many of them achieve different results and have their own pros and cons. Take the time to find out what works for you. I ultimately decided upon gastric bypass. I’ll get to how I made my decision a bit later.

2. Find a surgeon/health system that specializes in WLS

This is the BIG one right? Find a hospital or surgeon that is accredited and specializes in multiple types of WLS. I suggest finding a hospital or surgeon that has a great education program for WLS and (obviously) in-network for your health insurance. Some health insurance providers have requirements and prerequisites for these types of surgeries so just be mindful of that. You definitely want to find a provider within your health insurance network so you don’t have to pay much (or anything) for your surgery. It is EXPENSIVE but worth it! You will want to find something that makes you feel comfortable and that really focuses on the needs of the patient. I went with Summa Health close to home and my surgery was completed by Dr. Bedford. They have a really great program and I can discuss my concerns with them at any time. They are very friendly, non-judgmental, and supportive! Here’s another important point to make. EVERY WLS PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT AND EVERY SURGEON IS DIFFERENT. You will hear differences from program to program in all areas including the need for a pre-op diet to if you are allowed to use a straw after surgery. Just be mindful of that and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

3. Find a WLS-centered community

I think it’s really important to find a community centered around WLS. You can see stories and experiences from people that have gone through the process and learn so much more. I will say, I have followed many WLS accounts over the past year or so and some of them I can’t stand! I especially can’t stand ones that are more or less influencer accounts 🤢 Like come on, I want to know the good/bad/meh/ugly parts of your journey! Not a post trying to sell me something that is overly priced and over-hyped. I follow a few forums on BariatricPal and I follow Your Onderland on instagram and they have been very helpful in my journey! Your Onderland especially posts tips and tricks for the bariatric lifestyle and they come in handy!

Once you’ve done the research, apply for the WLS program! Also, ALWAYS ask questions. Remember, your surgeon and your care team are there to help you on your journey. No question is a dumb question. It’s better to ask than to not and mess something up!

What are some other things you would like to know? Leave a comment below!

Thanks for reading!

[mymonkeysmycircusx3]

Quick About Me

I'm a 42 year old mom of a teenage (14) and identical twin(4) boys. I've been married for 2 years to my best friend of 13 years.

I am obese. I have hypothyroidism, pcos, lipedema and other hormonal crap that makes my metabolism super slow. I am disabled as well. I have arachnoiditis and ankylosing spondylitis as well as osteoarthritis. Those are spinal cord injuries/disorders. After 10 years of pain and problems, I was diagnosed finally this past year. I am trying to save for bariatric surgery and a lot of other medical expenses that will come after. My insurance will not cover it. I am actively trying to improve my quality of life.

I have ADHD, OCD, Anxiety and Depression. Therefore, this blog will be all over the place based on whatever is going on in my head at the time. I always warn people because, on the off chance I get followers, I like them to know what they're in for.

I am a mermaid. My "mersona" is The Siren Serendipity. I love literally all things mermaid. That may or may not pop into this blog occasionally. It's my "thing" that brings me happiness.

I am a pagan. I am very Goddess focused, Artemis specifically, I do not belittle anyone of ANY other religion. But...you know...this is a topic that may pop up in my blogs from time to time.

My other interests are mostly reading and studying psychology, so stuff about that may pop in as well. Like I said, I have ADHD and I tend to write to organize my thoughts, so what I type about will depend on what is swirling in my head that day.

Well, that's about it for now. Have a beautiful day and stay blessed.

[hormonesclinics]

Managing Obesity: Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

Obesity is a major health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. This is a condition in which excess body fat builds up in the body, leading to a variety of health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. It can be treated with medical intervention. This blog post will go into detail about different ways to treat obesity.

Diet

One of the most important factors in managing obesity is diet. A healthy and balanced diet is essential for maintaining a healthy weight. It is important to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, and foods high in saturated and trans fats.

Exercise

Physical activity is also important in managing obesity. Exercise helps burn calories, improve muscle mass, and boost metabolism. It is recommended to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. This can be achieved through activities such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or strength training.

Behavioral changes

Making behavioral changes can also help manage obesity. This includes setting realistic goals, monitoring progress, and staying motivated. It is important to identify triggers for overeating and develop strategies to overcome them. Seeking support from friends and family, joining a support group, or consulting with a healthcare professional can also be helpful.

Medications

In some cases, medications may be prescribed to manage obesity. These medications work by reducing appetite, blocking the absorption of fat, or increasing feelings of fullness. However, medications should always be used in combination with diet and exercise.

Surgery

For those with severe obesity, surgery may be an option. Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery that can help reduce weight and improve overall health. This surgery involves reducing the size of the stomach or bypassing a portion of the small intestine to limit the amount of food that can be consumed.

Summary

obesity is a serious health condition that can be managed with the right lifestyle changes and medical interventions. A healthy diet, regular exercise, behavioral changes, and medical treatments can all help manage obesity and improve overall health. It is important to seek support from healthcare professionals and loved ones to ensure long-term success in managing obesity.

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[anshobecure]

Today, we’ll delve into the transformative power of weight loss surgery (WLS), also known as bariatric surgery or Obesity Surgery, for those struggling with both weight loss and type 2 diabetes.

[lenawilliams01]

Yoga and Pilates

Weight Clinic MD is a weight loss clinic that offers a comprehensive approach to weight management and obesity medicine. They provide personalized treatment plans that are evidence-based and FDA-approved. Their multidisciplinary approach includes virtual consultations, telemedicine, and compassionate care. Their weight management program addresses obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The clinic uses prescription weight loss medications such as Contrave, Saxenda, Qsymia, Belviq XR, Xenical, Topamax, Tenuate, Adipex-P, Bontril, Wegovy, and Monjaro to help patients achieve their weight loss goals. Nutritional counseling is an essential component of their weight management program. The clinic's registered dietitians provide guidance on healthy eating habits, meal planning, portion control, macronutrient tracking, calorie counting, food diary, nutrient-dense foods, balanced diet, and dietary supplements. They also offer fitness and exercise programs that include personal training, group fitness classes, cardiovascular exercise, strength training, HIIT, yoga and pilates, fitness tracking, and physical therapy. Mental health and wellness are equally important, and the clinic offers stress reduction techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, support groups, behavioral therapy, positive psychology, meditation, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and addiction recovery programs. They also provide digestive health, sleep, metabolism, and hormone-related treatments. Low-carb diets, keto diets, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean diet, vegan, and vegetarian diets are some of the weight loss plans that they offer. They also provide Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and Nutrisystem programs. The clinic is located in a convenient location, and their pricing is affordable. Patients can expect doctor-supervised weight loss, personalized treatment plans, and bariatric surgery if necessary.

[drapurvaradiance]

Understanding Bariatric Surgery for Obesity at the Best Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad

Obesity has become a global epidemic and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a serious health condition that can lead to a range of health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and more. If you are struggling with obesity and have tried various weight loss methods with little or no success, bariatric surgery may be an option for you.

Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that helps people with obesity lose weight by altering their digestive system. The surgery is performed by a team of experienced surgeons at the best multispeciality hospital in Ahmedabad, using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.

There are several types of bariatric surgery, and your surgeon will recommend the best option for you based on your medical history and overall health. Some of the most common types of bariatric surgery include:

Gastric Sleeve Surgery: This surgery involves removing a portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller sleeve-shaped stomach that helps to reduce hunger and limit the amount of food you can eat.

Gastric Bypass Surgery: This procedure involves creating a small pouch in the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to this pouch. This helps to limit the amount of food you can eat and also limits the number of calories your body absorbs.

Adjustable Gastric Banding: This involves placing a band around the stomach to create a small pouch. The band can be adjusted over time to help limit the amount of food you can eat.

Bariatric surgery is generally considered safe and effective, but it is not a quick fix. It requires a significant lifestyle change, including a healthy diet and regular exercise, to achieve and maintain weight loss. At the best multispeciality hospital in Ahmedabad, a team of experienced doctors, nurses, and dietitians will work with you to develop a comprehensive weight loss plan that meets your unique needs. If you are struggling with obesity and want to learn more about bariatric surgery, contact the best multispeciality hospital in Ahmedabad for a consultation. Our team of experts will work with you to determine the best course of action to help you achieve your weight loss goals and live a healthier, happier life.

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Iron Deficiency Without Anemia

The most prevalent mineral deficiency is iron deficiency, iron deficiency anemia affects 20% of the world's population. Iron deficiency without anemia is even more common.

Anemia is the most well-known consequence of iron deficiency because hemoglobin, a component of red blood cells, contains about 70% of the iron in adults.

Iron deficiency without anemia has been associated with:

Weakness.

Fatigue.

Reduced exercise performance.

Difficulty in concentrating.

Poor work productivity.

Neurocognitive dysfunction including irritability.

Fibromyalgia syndrome.

Restless legs syndrome.

Symptom persistence in patients treated for hypothyroidism.

Poor neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants born to mothers with iron deficiency.

Iron deficiency can occur secondary to: -

Inadequate dietary intake.

Increased requirements (e.g., pregnancy and breastfeeding).

Impaired absorption (e.g., coeliac disease, bariatric surgery).

Blood loss (e.g., menstrual, blood donation, gastrointestinal).

The most precise and sensitive biomarker for determining ID is ferritin, which is a measure of iron stores.

Low ferritin is defined by the WHO as levels below 15 μg/L for adults and <12 μg/L for children.

In clinical practice, ID can be determined when ferritin levels fall below 30 μg/L.

A full blood count may indicate changes in iron status before the onset of anemia by falling values for mean corpuscular volume and mean cell hemoglobin as well as increasing red cell distribution width.

The first-line and safest treatment for symptomatic patients or those who are at risk of developing anemia is oral iron therapy. It is convenient and cost-effective.

Although there are many different types of iron supplements, ferrous salts (fumarate, sulfate, and gluconate) are preferred because they are most readily absorbed.

Read more at: https://medicaregate.com/iron-deficiency-without-anemia/

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From UpToDate:

Indications for the surgical management of severe obesity were first outlined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Panel in 1991 [16] and reviewed by the American Bariatric Society in 2004 [17]. Candidates for a bariatric surgical procedure include [18]:

●Adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m2 with or without comorbid illness [19-29].

●Adults with a BMI 35.0 to 39.9 kg/m2 with at least one serious comorbidity, including but not limited to [30-47]:

•Type 2 diabetes [48,49].

•Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

•Hypertension.

•Hyperlipidemia.

•Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS).

•Pickwickian syndrome (combination of OSA and OHS).

•Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

•Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

•Pseudotumor cerebri.

•Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

•Asthma.

•Venous stasis disease.

•Severe urinary incontinence.

•Debilitating arthritis.

•Impaired quality of life.

•Disqualification from other surgeries due to obesity (ie, surgeries for osteoarthritic disease, ventral hernias, or stress incontinence).

●Adults with BMI between 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m2 with one of the following comorbid conditions, although there is no long-term evidence of benefit to support routinely performing a bariatric operation.

•Uncontrollable type 2 diabetes [48,49] – The response of type 2 diabetes to weight loss following a bariatric operation is reviewed separately. (See "Management of persistent hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Bariatric surgery' and "Outcomes of bariatric surgery", section on 'Diabetes mellitus'.)

•Metabolic syndrome – The clinical implications and therapy of metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance syndrome, syndrome X) are reviewed separately. (See "Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance syndrome or syndrome X)".)

•Consideration should be given for race. There is growing evidence that for individuals with Southeast Asian heritage, the BMI criteria can be lowered by 2.5 kg/m2 per class, related to a higher prevalence of truncal obesity (ie, visceral fat), which is felt to be more hazardous than peripherally located fat [50].

It should be noted that many bariatric surgery programs encourage (or require) patients to participate in lifestyle changes prior to surgery to demonstrate their commitment, but any resultant weight loss could decrease the patient's BMI to the extent that the patient no longer meets the NIH criteria at the time the surgery is finally scheduled, even though they met criteria upon entry into the bariatric surgery program. The overwhelming majority of bariatric surgeons feel that such a reduction in BMI should not prevent the patient from having surgery and will typically use the initial entry BMI.