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		<description><![CDATA[If you decide that gastric bypass is for you the next thing is to find a doctor. Here are some articles I have found to help you make a decision.
Types Of Gastric Bypass Surgery Texas &#124; Low Cholesterol Diet Meals
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you decide that gastric bypass is for you the next thing is to find a doctor. Here are some articles I have found to help you make a decision.</p>
<p><strong><a href='http://www.lowcholesteroldietmeals.com/weight-loss/types-of-gastric-bypass-surgery-texas/'>Types Of <b>Gastric Bypass</b> Surgery Texas | Low Cholesterol Diet Meals</a></strong></p>
<p>Many health care specialists are oriented in medical and surgical ways to weight loss like <b>gastric bypass</b> surgery Texas .This is a region with complicated yet moderately low-risk management for persons longing to have fit physical &#8230;</p>
<p><b>Publish Date:</b>&nbsp;05/18/2010 8:42</p>
<p><font color='007000'>http://www.lowcholesteroldietmeals.com/weight-loss/types-of-gastric-bypass-surgery-texas/</font></p>
<p><strong><a href='http://bestweightlosssurgeryblog.com/2391/does-insurance-cover-the-removal-of-excess-skin-following-gastric-bypass-surgery/'>Does insurance cover the removal of excess skin following <b>gastric</b> <b>&#8230;</b></a></strong></p>
<p>Since <b>gastric bypass</b> surgery is for severe/morbid obesity, does insurance cover the removal of the large amount of skin left after weight loss&#8212;which can cause.</p>
<p><b>Publish Date:</b>&nbsp;05/19/2010 6:56</p>
<p><font color='007000'>http://bestweightlosssurgeryblog.com/2391/does-insurance-cover-the-removal-of-excess-skin-following-gastric-bypass-surgery/</font></p>
<p><strong><a href='http://www.lowcholesteroldietmeals.com/weight-loss/types-of-gastric-bypass-surgery-texas/'>Types Of <b>Gastric Bypass</b> Surgery Texas | Low Cholesterol Diet Meals</a></strong></p>
<p>Many health care specialists are oriented in medical and surgical ways to weight loss like <b>gastric bypass</b> surgery Texas .This is a region with complicated yet moderately low-risk management for persons longing to have fit physical &#8230;</p>
<p><b>Publish Date:</b>&nbsp;05/18/2010 8:42</p>
<p><font color='007000'>http://www.lowcholesteroldietmeals.com/weight-loss/types-of-gastric-bypass-surgery-texas/</font></p>
<p>Here are two videos that may also help you.</p>
<p><strong><a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAKhpKBEMKI&#038;feature=youtube_gdata'>Gastric Bypass Surgery</a></strong></p>
<p>Dr. Jawad has been performing Bariatric Surgery in Central Florida since 1984, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery since 1999, having completed over 2000 Bariatric Surgical Cases safely, and with great success. Here you can watch Dr. Jawad performing &#8230;</p>
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<p><strong><a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNWGBQsWwac&#038;feature=youtube_gdata'>Hair Loss after gastric bypass surgery (RNY)</a></strong></p>
<p>Talks about hair loss.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of people suffering from obesity every year is increasing, it is mainly about the lifestyle and how people eat.  To avoid the risks of obesity, more and more people are looking for other options for rapid weight-loss.  About 140,000 people annually are finding gastric bypass surgeries an option for weight-loss and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The number of people suffering from obesity every year is increasing, it is mainly about the lifestyle and how people eat.  To avoid the risks of obesity, more and more people are looking for other options for rapid weight-loss.  About 140,000 people annually are finding gastric bypass surgeries an option for weight-loss and reducing obesity and its health complications.  </p>
<p>Roux-en Y is the most common gastric bypass.  In this procedure, a small and upper section of the stomach is separated by staples or bands to create a small pouch.  This would limit the amount of food the patient could consume.  It could hold about an ounce of food but can expand to about 4 to 8 ounces of food after a few months.  A Y-shaped section of the small intestines is attached to the stomach.  This would allow the food to bypass the upper portion of the intestines. </p>
<p>There are many benefits brought by gastric bypass surgery.  Individuals who have undergone the procedure are said to reduce their weight with an average of 50 to 60%.  Some would lose about 80% of their body weight two years after the sugery.  Diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol levels and even cancer risks can be reduced by the procedure.  However, there are also downsides with this surgery. </p>
<p>Gastric bypass surgery is an effective way of losing weight an obesity related health risks.  However, there are studies showing concern about nephrolithiasis or the formation of kidney stones among those who have undergone gastric bypass surgery. According to paper presented in the 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition of American Society of Nephrology, gastric bypass surgery increased the possibility of kidney stones. </p>
<p>Actually, this was not the first time that this kind of risk is identified with almost similar operations.  In 1979, the Food and Drug administration had the jejunal ileal bypass under moratorium.  This was because patients who had the procedure developed kidney stones five years after surgery. </p>
<p>Currently, there are studies showing that those who have undergone gastric bypass surgery would experience changes in the chemical composition of their urine.  These changes eventually can lead into formation of kidney stones. After the gastric bypass surgery, the level of oxalate increased.  This chemical when bound with calcium can cause the increase of kidney stones.  </p>
<p>Another cause could be the production of low levels of citrate.  Citrate dissolves crystals which can cause kidney stones.  Low citrate levels and high levels, a combination that  leads to an increase of calcium oxalate supersaturation.   This increases or a  strong factor or risk for having kidney stones.  Other chemicals which also contribute to kidney stone formation like uric acid and potassium remains unchanged before and after the surgery.  </p>
<p>A study conducted by Mayo Clinic showed that those who have underwent the procedure for the last six months have not developed this kind of chemical change.  This condition could be avoided or the risk be reduced by undergoing some dietary changes. Doctors would recommend an increase on the intake of fluids, low-protein and low-salt diet, and normal calcium diet.  </p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Over 72 million adults in the United States are obese. Besides this disturbing figure lies a bigger problem: the life-threatening diseases that are linked to obesity. These obesity-related health problems include hypertension, hyperthyroidism, sleep apnea, and diabetes. For many obese people, gastric bypass or weight loss surgery is the best and fastest solution to their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over 72 million adults in the United States are obese. Besides this disturbing figure lies a bigger problem: the life-threatening diseases that are linked to obesity. These obesity-related health problems include hypertension, hyperthyroidism, sleep apnea, and diabetes. For many obese people, gastric bypass or weight loss surgery is the best and fastest solution to their weight problem. </p>
<p>The many benefits of weight loss surgery outweigh its risks. Most patients lose 75 to 80 percent of their excess weight after the surgery. In a number of cases, the weight loss can be as much as 90 percent. Aside from weight loss, the following are the nine common advantages of weight loss surgery:</p>
<p>1. Lower chance of developing diabetes</p>
<p>Most obese or overweight people have blood sugar imbalances, which are difficult to deal with unless they lose weight. Studies have shown that diabetic patients who went through weight loss surgery had their blood sugar levels return to normal after the operation. About 90 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes are expected to live well without medications after going through weight loss surgery.</p>
<p>2. Reduced risk of hypertension and heart disease</p>
<p>Hypertension and heart disease are among the health problems linked to obesity. According to experts, weight loss surgery can help improve cardiovascular diseases and lessen their symptoms. Also, majority of weight loss surgery patients with hypertension may no longer need medications to treat their disease.</p>
<p>3. Lower chance of getting sleep apnea</p>
<p>A study has proved that sleep disorders associated with obesity can be easily treated with significant weight loss, and surgery plays a major role in improving a person’s quality of sleep. Poor sleep, which is usually caused by discomfort and breathing troubles, can cause anxiety, fatigue, and stress during the day. </p>
<p>4. Better joint function</p>
<p>With substantial weight loss comes reduction of stress on the joints, which is caused by obesity or excess weight. The surgery, which leads to weight loss, lowers the risk of damage to the joints and bones. </p>
<p>5. Improvement of other health problems</p>
<p>Aside from the health problems mentioned above, the surgery can also help improve the following conditions: arthritis, asthma, breathing problems, reflux, and fatigue.</p>
<p>6. Continuous weight loss</p>
<p>The most noticeable effect of the surgery is, of course, immediate and substantial weight loss. With proper diet and lifestyle adjustments, the surgery can lead to long-term weight loss and improved quality of life.</p>
<p>7. Improved mobility and physical abilities</p>
<p>Life after weight loss surgery is much better because it makes movements much easier and helps a person perform better when it comes to physical abilities.</p>
<p>8. Longer life</p>
<p>Because weight loss surgery helps reduce a patient’s risk of developing deadly diseases, it is able to extend a person’s lifespan. A study conducted in 2002 found that people who lost weight after undergoing the surgery have increased lifespan of up to three years. </p>
<p>9. Increased self-esteem</p>
<p>Weight loss surgery leads to not only health benefits, but also to a positive image of oneself. Losing excess weight definitely improves one’s appearance as well as the confidence to pursue what a person wants in his life. And with a self-esteem boost, one can have an improved quality of life and interaction with other people.</p>
<p>Gastric bypass surgery, with the many benefits it offers, is undoubtedly one of the best recourse to solve obesity problems.</p>

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		<title>What To Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gastric bypass surgery is among the most popular bariatric surgery, with the number of those who are choosing to undergo the procedure doubling since 2001 to 2003.  The American Society of Bariatric Surgery, estimates the number to be 140,000 annually.  This procedure is primarily done to resolve issues of morbid obesity and the diseases associated with it.  </p>
<p>In gastric bypass surgery, a small pouch is created in the stomach.  This small pouch is stapled and the small intestine’s upper portion is also attached to this small pouch.  The middle section of the small intestine is attached to the rest of the stomach.  Food will bypass the rest of the stomach and the rest of the small intestine.  Te stomach will be in smaller size which would make it full faster.  Less calories will be absorbed.  </p>
<p>This procedure would require diet change.  Since the digestive system is altered or shortened, every food intake would be valuable.  Some common side effects brought by the surgery is nutritional deficiency like anemia and osteoporosis.  This is why it is important for patients to follow a different diet and take mineral and vitamin supplements.  </p>
<p>The special gastric bypass diet would make sure that weight loss will be maintained over time.  It would normally involve high protein food.  Foods high in protein would ensure that new tissues are being built and the wounds are healing properly.  Ideal high protein foods will be low in fat like red meat, chicken or turkey without skin, fish, eggs and cottage cheese.  </p>
<p>Sugar and fat is among the foods that are avoided.  Gastric bypass diet would involve food low in sugar and fat.  Sugary foods are high in calories and fat.  Fat is difficult to digest.  Consuming too much sugar could also result to the Dumping syndrome that has nausea, dizziness, vomiting, sweating, and diarrhea as symptoms.  The body could also react the same way to too much fat.  Foods with too much fat and sugar, anyway, do not have sufficient nutrients that would be essential to the body. </p>
<p>Foods high in fiber are also limited in gastric bypass diet.  Fibers could block the stomach, small intestine and would require more gastric acid to digest it. A doctor’s approval is needed before ingesting any laxative or fiber pills.  </p>
<p>This change is not done immediately.  There are stages in a gastric bypass diet. Clear liquids would be the first stage.  For the first two days, clear liquids like water, sugar-free juice, clear broth and no fizz soda are consumed in small amounts.   Within the first two weeks, low-fat, high protein liquids are ingested.  It is important to also take chewable multivitamins during this stage. </p>
<p>Doctors would determine when would be the suitable time for the patient to progress to soft or puree diet.  Some would be able to eat after two weeks, while others would have to wait longer than that.  Some people who are in this stage would sometimes resort to eating strained baby foods.  While others would prefer eating soft foods like scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, blenderized lean meats, etc.  </p>
<p>Two months after the surgery, the patient could now start eating regular diet, starting with high-protein food.  Food consumed should be in small amounts.  Remember that the stomach is reduced in size.  After the gastric bypass, the stomach could accommodate about an ounce of food.  Eventually, it could stretch and hold about 4 to 8 ounces or a cup to half a cup of food. </p>
<p>One thing that people should be conscious of would be overeating.  Gastric bypass surgery can make the stomach smaller, however this does not affect the overall attitude to eating.  People could result to overeating because of genetics or emotions.  Lifestyle change is important.  Overeating could cause regaining the lost weight, expansion of the pouch, and in worst cases rupture of the stomach. </p>
<p>There are many support groups, education, and counselling available to help deal patients with these difficulties. </p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass surgery is done to primarily solve or treat morbid or severe obesity and other health problems associated with it.  With this procedure the stomach is made smaller.  The food will bypass part of the small intestine.  By doing so, the patient will consume less because he feels full immediately.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gastric bypass surgery is done to primarily solve or treat morbid or severe obesity and other health problems associated with it.  With this procedure the stomach is made smaller.  The food will bypass part of the small intestine.  By doing so, the patient will consume less because he feels full immediately.  Getting full easily would reduce the calories taken by the body and eventually lead to weight loss. </p>
<p>Actually, gastric bypass is just among the many similar operations to reduce obesity.  To refer all of these procedures, bariatric surgery is the term.  These operations intend to reduce accumulated fatty tissues by altering the physiological and psychological attitude of a patient towards food and eating. </p>
<p>How does it alter normal digestion?  </p>
<p>What normally happens is that after eating, the food would go through the stomach and then proceed to the small intestine.  The nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine before it goes to the large intestine where waste is eventually pushed out of the body.  The most common gastric bypass procedure, the Roux-en Y gastric bypass, alters this process.  </p>
<p>In the Roux-en gastric bypass, a small pouch is made on the top part of the stomach.  The lower part of the stomach, which is much smaller now, is connected directly to the middle part of the small intestine. The stomach was made smaller and at the same time, the intestine was cut short, the upper portion of the small intestine was bypassed.  Both the upper portion of the stomach and the small intestine no longer digest food. </p>
<p>Statistics showed that patients would lose 60%, on the average, of their weight after the gastric bypass surgery.  There are even who would say that they have lost 80% of their weight.  There are studies showing that about 90% of patient who have undergone gastric surgery were able to maintain their weight loss after ten years of having the surgery performed.  </p>
<p>Having gastric surgery is not risk-free though.  People who have undergone this procedure would report more cases of gallstones, in other studies, they would also report nutritional issues like anemia or osteoporosis.</p>
<p>Every year there are about 140,000 gastric procedure being performed in the United States alone.  The results could really be successful, with people being able to get better weight-loss results, however, about 2% of patients would find it very fatal.  In the 2%, one percent could be as a result of complications during surgery.  The heart in unable to support the pumping it has to do to handle the excess weight or the complication brought by it.  </p>
<p>The other one percent cause of fatality among people who gone through the procedure, would be about not following the dietary restrictions that should be followed after the surgery.  After gastric surgery, the body could no longer handle too much intake of high-sugar and high-fat food.  There is a special diet that those who have just undergone the surgery should follow.  Bypass diet would usually include foods that are high in protein but low in fat, fiber, calories, and sugar.  There are vitamins and mineral supplements that are required to be taken to avoid health and nutritional deficiencies. </p>
<p>With more and more people turning to gastric bypass surgery as a weight-loss option, it is important to understand not only the procedure and the benefits.  It is also important to weigh the risks and if our lifestyle and our body would be able to handle the dramatic loss of weight.  </p>

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		<title>Type of Foods to Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rapid weight loss is possible, thanks to a surgical procedure called the gastric bypass. In essence, this weight loss surgery reduces the size of a part of the stomach and connects it to the small intestine. By doing so, it prevents overeating and helps gain satisfaction after eating small meals. After the surgery, the stomach [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rapid weight loss is possible, thanks to a surgical procedure called the gastric bypass. In essence, this weight loss surgery reduces the size of a part of the stomach and connects it to the small intestine. By doing so, it prevents overeating and helps gain satisfaction after eating small meals. After the surgery, the stomach volume becomes smaller and, as a result, can contain only 1 ounce of food (which stretches to 8 ounces over time). </p>
<p>Have you gone through weight loss surgery? Because of the changes in your digestive system, you need to follow a diet after the surgery. You also need to consult a registered dietician to know the foods you must eat, how to eat them, and how much to eat. Your post-surgery diet must be planned carefully to avoid sudden weight gain and other complications such as vomiting. Also, the right diet helps shorten the recovery period, ease pain on the surgical areas, and adjust your body to the changes in eating habits. </p>
<p>For the first two days after your surgery, eating is not allowed. Then after several months, you are required to eat certain foods that vary in softness and texture. Weight loss surgery patients follow a diet progression that begins with liquids and proceeds to pureed foods and soft foods. The first phase is the liquid diet consisting of water, milk, juice, broth, and soup. It is followed by three to four weeks of puree diet that includes foods with a texture of a thick liquid or a smooth paste.</p>
<p>Examples are yogurt (low fat or sugar free), oatmeal, pureed meat, and pureed fruits, among others. The third phase is an eight-week soft diet that consists of foods that are easy to chew such as fresh fruits, ground meats, and cooked vegetables. Afterwards, you can move on to the last phase, which is the solid diet. Just be sure to avoid overeating and skipping meals. </p>
<p>Usually, every meal should include foods rich in protein such as cheese, lean meat, and eggs. You need protein because it helps in repairing and maintaining the tissues in your body after the surgery. </p>
<p>After the surgery, it is recommended that you start with six small meals everyday. After a few weeks, move on to four meals a day and then reduce it to three meals a day once you have started following a regular solid diet. </p>
<p>The rate at which your body adjusts to the new diet and eating habits determines how fast you must proceed from one diet phase to another. Most patients begin eating solid foods three months after the surgery, but for some, it can happen sooner.</p>
<p>When complemented with regular exercise, following the right diet leads to a 50 to 60 percent weight loss two years after the surgery. What’s more, you enjoy the weight loss benefits of the surgery for good of you consistently maintain the right diet. </p>
<p>Of course, there’s a price to pay for not following the doctor’s or dietician’s recommendations on diet and exercise. Weight gain is the usual result of bad health practices such as lack of exercise, overeating, and high-calorie food and beverage intake. If it happens to you, visit your doctor to discuss the possible solutions. That way, you will be able to get the most out of gastric bypass surgery.</p>

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss procedure that results in major changes not only in the body, but also in one’s lifestyle. To be able to adapt well to those changes, a patient needs to bear in mind these guidelines that ensure success after the surgery. Success means maintaining a healthy weight and preventing the possibility of regaining weight. </p>
<p>1. Avoid foods that are not nutritious. The culprits for weight gain are foods and liquids that are rich in calories, fat, and sugar. These include soda, milk shakes, alcohol, and sugar-rich desserts. These foods do not provide nutrients; instead, they cause hunger pangs and vomiting. Avoid them so that you do not out your weight loss effort to waste. Make sure that your diet is rich in protein, and include lots of fruits and vegetables.</p>
<p>2. Avoid foods that cause discomfort. Sticky, dry, and fibrous foods such as pasta, rice, bread, and meat are usually a no-no for bypass surgery patients. Soda is also not allowed because it causes bloating, gas pain, and even pressure in the stomach.</p>
<p>3. Avoid snacking between meals. This will only hurt your chances of keeping a healthy weight.</p>
<p>4. Avoid drinking liquids immediately before, during, or after meals. Filling your stomach with liquids instead of foods will deprive you of your much-needed nutrients for healing and recovery. Be sure to drink fluids at least 30 minutes before and after your meals. And of course, avoid drinking fluids while eating meals.</p>
<p>5. Refrain from drinking alcoholic and caffeinated drinks. Alcohol does more harm than good for people who have gone through weight loss surgery. Devoid of calories, alcohol can cause stomach ulcers. Caffeine have the same effect, aside from working against hydration in the body. </p>
<p>6. Contact your surgeon if problems arise. If you experience one or more of the following problems, call your surgeon immediately: extreme pain in the legs, shortness or difficulty of breathing, fever, bleeding of the incisions, and dark stools. </p>
<p>7. Maintain your follow-up visits after the surgery. This will make it easier for you and your surgeon to monitor and assess your progress. Also, this will result in early detection of problems such as surgical complications and nutritional deficiencies. </p>
<p>8. Keep yourself from getting pregnant for two years following surgery. Because your body is undergoing weight months after the surgery, it may not be able to support a baby. This will be unhealthy for both of you and the fetus. Ask your surgeon for advice in case you plan on getting pregnant. </p>
<p>9. Join a support group. Coping with the aftermath of the surgery may be much easier if you do it with the help of other people. There are many support groups formed to provide emotional support and advice for people who have undergone weight loss surgery. Search for these groups on the Internet; for sure, you can find one within or near your locality.</p>
<p>10. Find ways to cope with stress. Stress usually leads to comfort eating, which is not good for people who have had weight loss surgery. Listen to your favorite music, read books, meet up with friends, and do whatever you can to effectively deal with stress.</p>
<p>You will get the best results from gastric bypass surgery if you follow the guidelines mentioned above. </p>

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		<title>The Benefits Of Gastric Bypass</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric surgery is one of the most common weight-loss surgeries, in the United States alone about 140,000 procedures are conducted yearly. There are people who have undergone surgery would report about 60% of improvement in their body weight.  There are others, who would report as much as 80% of weight loss.  
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gastric surgery is one of the most common weight-loss surgeries, in the United States alone about 140,000 procedures are conducted yearly. There are people who have undergone surgery would report about 60% of improvement in their body weight.  There are others, who would report as much as 80% of weight loss.  </p>
<p>The effects of the surgery would be most felt after a year, where most patients would report to be at their lowest weight.  However, there could still be tendencies that the lost weight may be regained especially if the dietary and exercise recommendations are not followed.  After all, reducing your food intake is not the only way to lose weight and maintain it. </p>
<p>Gastric bypass is a procedure done to address issues of severe obesity.  There are associated conditions with obesity like diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea and the gastroesophageal reflux disease.   There are about 80% of patients with hypertension will be off medication significant time after the surgery.  The same goes for 90% of diabetic patients who will not be dependent on insulin.</p>
<p>It could even reduce the patient’s risk of having heart disease and cancer.  Because of the weight loss, gastric bypass surgery could help a person improve mobility and flexibility.  Gastric bypass surgery could lessen asthma attacks and reducing dependence to medication or inhaler.  Arthritis, fatigue, joint pain and shortness of breath due to physical movements are also reduced by weight loss brought by surgery. </p>
<p>Being extremely overweight could have significant effect on the bladder and other organs of the body.  They get too much pressure increasing stress incontinence.  It could also cause hormonal problems which could lead to infertility.  There are studies showing that after undergoing the bypass, 90% of infertility is restored.  </p>
<p>Because of the weight-loss, there are patients who claimed that they increased their confidence and well-being is improved.  There are studies showing that those who have undergone surgery would usually experience depression and anxiety. Counselling and support would help the individual to recover and the psychological effects could be lessened or could disappear. </p>
<p>The National Institute of Health, said that patients who have undergone bypass showed “dramatic and sustained” improvements in how they live their lives.  They were able to go beyond the results of weight loss and improve their over-all life.  They have higher self- esteem and higher energy levels after the surgery.  </p>
<p>For example, gastric bypass surgeries that have been performed to obese teens were able to improve the quality of life within six months, some studies say.  Aside from weight loss, their health improves and starts to become appropriate for their age.   They were also able to socialize better and deal with peer pressure. </p>
<p>However, it is important to understand that aside from the numerous benefits you can get from gastric bypass surgeries, there are also risks just like any other medical intervention or surgery.  Morbidly obese patients have higher risks in surgeries compared with those who are not morbidly obese.  It is important to weigh our options before we proceed to any procedure.  </p>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been quite noticeable in some celebrities: the sudden weight loss and return to a svelte figure is often touted to the result of liposuction or a lot of dedication in the gym. But there are some celebrities that have gone that extra mile and had a gastric bypass. That may sound like some sort [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s been quite noticeable in some celebrities: the sudden weight loss and return to a svelte figure is often touted to the result of liposuction or a lot of dedication in the gym. But there are some celebrities that have gone that extra mile and had a gastric bypass. That may sound like some sort of heavy surgical procedure but it&#8217;s actually one of the more easy to handle weight-loss surgeries.</p>
<p>Getting a gastric bypass is a pretty simple process – you just have to go to your local hospital and consult with a surgeon. They obviously won&#8217;t just let you have one willy-nilly, of course, there are several guidelines that limit the administering of a gastric bypass procedure to someone. The main things that restrict any prospective recepient of the procedure are the following: the patient must have been obese for more than five years, the patient must also not have a history of alcoholism and psychological disorders.</p>
<p>Finally, the person should not be younger than eighteen years old and no older than sixty-five years old. If you fit all of these categories, you&#8217;ll also be judged if you have exhausted all other weight-loss measures for yourself. This is because it may be one of the safer surgeries that can be done, a gastric bypass is still a major operation and cannot be taken lightly.</p>
<p>If you do pass all of these tests, then you&#8217;ll be up for the procedure. Here&#8217;s a simple explanation of it: it is essentially, having your stomach capacity lessened and making your digestive tract skip a part of your small intestine. To go into the nitty-gritty of it, the procedure creates a small pouch in the upper part of your stomach, usually via surgical staples or a plastic band. This stomach pouch is usually small – it can get to the size a walnut for some procedures. After this pouch is created, the middle of your small intestine, the jejunum, is connected to it. This means your food will skip the main part of your stomach and your duodenum, the upper portion of your small intestine. The result is lower stomach capacity and a lower calorie intake. You will be able to satisfy your appetite more quickly and have less calories inside your system, creating a consistent and quick weight loss for you until your body has adapted to it.</p>
<p>It may sound easy but still it&#8217;s a long road after a gastric bypass. After the four-hour operation you will be under observation for the next few days, while being limited to liquids only so that your stomach can heal. After five days you can be released from the hospital but your ordeal won&#8217;t end there. For the next twelve weeks, you will be following a diet that will slowly progress you from liquids to solids, getting you new stomach used to the strain.</p>
<p>Even then, you will have to deal with some of the side-effects your whole life – lower energy intake can be detrimental to your health, while over-eating can cause you to vomit or feel great pain, so a gastric bypass should be a last resort for anyone who&#8217;s suffering from obesity.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Getting a gastric bypass seems to have become somewhat of a choice these days. Nowadays, there&#8217;s an increasing desire for that perfect body. Images of slim, toned bodies bombard us daily on every media outlet. The thing is, having that perfect body won&#8217;t just help you catch the eyes of everyone but also help out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting a gastric bypass seems to have become somewhat of a choice these days. Nowadays, there&#8217;s an increasing desire for that perfect body. Images of slim, toned bodies bombard us daily on every media outlet. The thing is, having that perfect body won&#8217;t just help you catch the eyes of everyone but also help out your health big-time. Obesity is more than just being overweight – it has incredible detrimental effects on your life and weight problems can cause your body trouble down the line. Some of the diseases associated with obesity are: diabetes, hypertension, migraines, and a dozen other liver and heart diseases.</p>
<p>There are a lot of ways to shed all of those unwanted pounds: dieting and exercise are probably two of the simplest and easisest ways to do so. Those two choices only require an investment of some time and discipline to get you to a fighting trim. Unfortunately, sometimes people don&#8217;t have the time to do so, or are suffering from conditions that make exercise or dieting a bit of a no-no or, at worst, make these approaches totally ineffectual. So, if you&#8217;ve been failed by these options, what are the choices that you have left? Well, there&#8217;s surgery.</p>
<p>When we think of weight-loss surgery, we usually think of liposuctions. That would be a complete misrepresentation of the process. Weight-loss surgery is a lot different from weight-reduction surgery, which is what liposuction is – liposuction is actually not even actual surgery. Operations or procedures that reduce weight do only a temporary reduction of your body weight – while weight-loss surgery aims to make changes in your body that would make weight loss a  possibility and something that can be maintained. A gastric bypass can do this, as long as it is combined with behavioral changes.</p>
<p>What exactly happens during a gastric bypass? Well, in simple terms, a doctor finds a way for your stomach to be made smaller. The complicated explanation is that a doctor creates a small pouch for you near the opening of your stomach and connects that pouch directly to your small intestine – essentially making your food skip over a large part of your stomach and small intestine. This makes it so that you don&#8217;t absorb that much calories from your food, and it also makes your stomach hold a lot less food. Less calories and smaller intakes are what essentially drives you to lose weight after a gastric bypass. After the procedure, you&#8217;ll be in the hospital for three to five days, though there are some variations of the procedure that make that already short stay, even shorter.</p>
<p>Sounds all right doesn&#8217;t it? However, like all surgeries, it is still a major surgical operation that can affect the way you live. It should not be understaken unless it has been fully considered. You won&#8217;t be eating anything for three days after the surgery and you&#8217;ll be on a strict diet afterwards – eating too much will literally hurt you. Your body adjusting to the lower energy intake also takes its toll.</p>
<p>A gastric bypass is not a miracle cure-all but it can help a lot. So think long and hard before you do it.</p>

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