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...]
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...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery Procedures, Risks, and Complications
In the first part of this series, we discussed the fundamentals of gastric bypass surgery, the types of bariatric surgeries, and their positive and negative impacts on patients. We learned that most types of bariatric surgeries are primarily performed on people who are morbidly obese, but study results suggest that they can also be a potential major treatment for Diabetes. The … [Read more...]