In any kind of surgical operation, the thought of lying on the operating table causes anxiety more than excitement. The risks of being cut open and ‘tweaked’ on may put your life in jeopardy even if you employ the best surgeon in the whole world. But, that is unless you come prepared weeks or months ahead of time. That said, preparation proves to be the best weapon. I talk to … [Read more...]
DBlog Week’s What Brings Me Down: Being a Diabetic and Being In Denial
May is Mental Health Month so now seems like a great time to explore the emotional side of living with, or caring for someone with, diabetes. What things can make dealing with diabetes an emotional issue for you and / or your loved one, and how do you cope? (Thanks go out to Scott of Strangely Diabetic for coordinating this topic.) With minor symptoms, you can get away … [Read more...]
Guidelines in Choosing Your Bariatric Surgeon
So you have decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery. You also have decided what the best surgery for you is going to be. The next step, probably the last in the premeditation process, is choosing a bariatric surgeon, and a good one at that. Bariatric surgery, open or laparoscopic, is a serious and risky operation. There are a number of possible complications: GI tract … [Read more...]
Open or Laparoscopic Method? Choosing Which Roux-en-Y Surgery Suits You Best
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or RYGB is currently the most common choice for bariatric procedure, according to the National Institutes for Health and American Society for Bariatric Surgery. In the US, 85% of all bariatric procedures employ the RYGB method. The authorities even call it “the gold standard for weight loss surgery having the best balance between weight loss and risk of … [Read more...]
Do You Really Need to Undergo Gastric Bypass Surgery? Things to Ponder Before Making A Decision
Weight loss surgeries nowadays seem to be the best and only solution to morbid obesity. You will hear a good number of success stories from people who went from 400 to 200 lbs in one year and considering this kind of weight is not easy to reduce, gastric bypass surgeries have a certain mass appeal. This procedure can be done through an open or laparoscopic method. The surgeon … [Read more...]