The morbidly obese have often tried dieting, exercise programs, and fasting without success. Advanced Laparoscopic Specialists in New York city are trained in a comprehensive program designed to help individuals who are at least 100 pounds above their ideal weight and who are facing health problems in consequence. In a fully personalized program, gastric by-pass surgery is only one step.
Gastric by-pass surgery is considered cosmetic or frivolous by many. However, this method of reducing the functional size of the stomach and thereby reducing its capacity is a lifesaver for those who need extreme measures to restore health. People who carry one hundred pounds or more of surplus weight are susceptible to other health problems. These include hypertension and cardiac disease, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. All of these disorders can be life-threatening, and all negatively impact a person's quality of life.
Exercise, a key part of any weight-control or health-building program, is hard for the obese. Since muscles burn calories most efficiency, lack of muscle tone exacerbates weight gain. A sedentary life leads to digestive problems, more rapid weight gain, and an increase of body fat. Circulation of lymph and blood is compromised, which lowers immunity. It is not uncommon for obesity to lead to chronic illness.
Excess weight places undue stress on feet and joints, making it hard or impossible for severely overweight people to walk freely, much less engage in more vigorous activities. Not being able to exercise makes gaining weight easier than ever. Weight gain is further accelerated if there are hormonal issues. Poor food choices and eating habits also contribute to overweight. In the US, obesity is second only to smoking as a leading cause of death from bad habits. In fact, being sedentary is called 'the new smoking' by health professionals.
Laparoscopic surgery has many benefits for the patient. Done with endoscopes, or long rods that are inserted through tiny incisions, this technique lessens the chance of infection and causes less pain and scarring. Recovery time is greatly reduced.
Special cameras and lights allow the surgeon to 'see' what he's doing. Advances like these make surgery feasible for many whose health might not allow conventional surgical procedures. Gastric by-pass used to be major surgery with inherent risks. These have been greatly reduced with the less invasive procedures.
ADLAP clinics offer a comprehensive support program that includes seminars on the procedure before surgery is scheduled, so patients understand the process and what they need to do both before and after. Support groups help people emotionally and give advice on how to make weight loss permanent. Counselors help patients understand the reasons they are over-weight, which are usually more than physical, and how to make lifestyle changes necessary for success. Nutritionists and dietitians are also part of the group that helps people get the full benefit of the surgery.
This personalized approach is key to the success of the program. Being informed on what to expect and having support after the operation helps people get the maximum benefit of the surgery and enjoy a new life free from obesity.
Gastric by-pass surgery is considered cosmetic or frivolous by many. However, this method of reducing the functional size of the stomach and thereby reducing its capacity is a lifesaver for those who need extreme measures to restore health. People who carry one hundred pounds or more of surplus weight are susceptible to other health problems. These include hypertension and cardiac disease, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. All of these disorders can be life-threatening, and all negatively impact a person's quality of life.
Exercise, a key part of any weight-control or health-building program, is hard for the obese. Since muscles burn calories most efficiency, lack of muscle tone exacerbates weight gain. A sedentary life leads to digestive problems, more rapid weight gain, and an increase of body fat. Circulation of lymph and blood is compromised, which lowers immunity. It is not uncommon for obesity to lead to chronic illness.
Excess weight places undue stress on feet and joints, making it hard or impossible for severely overweight people to walk freely, much less engage in more vigorous activities. Not being able to exercise makes gaining weight easier than ever. Weight gain is further accelerated if there are hormonal issues. Poor food choices and eating habits also contribute to overweight. In the US, obesity is second only to smoking as a leading cause of death from bad habits. In fact, being sedentary is called 'the new smoking' by health professionals.
Laparoscopic surgery has many benefits for the patient. Done with endoscopes, or long rods that are inserted through tiny incisions, this technique lessens the chance of infection and causes less pain and scarring. Recovery time is greatly reduced.
Special cameras and lights allow the surgeon to 'see' what he's doing. Advances like these make surgery feasible for many whose health might not allow conventional surgical procedures. Gastric by-pass used to be major surgery with inherent risks. These have been greatly reduced with the less invasive procedures.
ADLAP clinics offer a comprehensive support program that includes seminars on the procedure before surgery is scheduled, so patients understand the process and what they need to do both before and after. Support groups help people emotionally and give advice on how to make weight loss permanent. Counselors help patients understand the reasons they are over-weight, which are usually more than physical, and how to make lifestyle changes necessary for success. Nutritionists and dietitians are also part of the group that helps people get the full benefit of the surgery.
This personalized approach is key to the success of the program. Being informed on what to expect and having support after the operation helps people get the maximum benefit of the surgery and enjoy a new life free from obesity.
