People often want to believe that there is a quick fix for obesity and Diabetes type II. The lap band has become a popular method of weight loss and in some studies has been shown to reverse or decrease type two diabetes. The following article describes some of the side effects that are important to be aware of before a patient decides to proceed with the surgery. The major side effects include post-surgery infection, band slippage, acid reflux and band erosion. The next link is about the diet restrictions following the lap band surgery. The major diet restrictions include sugar, high-fat, high-calorie drinks, starchy foods and pure fats. The most important thing for those reading publications on the lap band need to consider is that it is a lifetime change that is not simply a quick fix but a long dedicated process.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/188592-lap-band-side-effects/
http://www.lapband.us/diet-restrictions.html
For insurance companies to cover these surgeries there are requirements (usually having to do with BMI and obesity related morbidity). However, I personally feel that the patient also needs to demonstrate prior to the surgury, their intent and dedication to follow through with the complete diet/lifestyle change. If the patient cannot make the neccessary changes and cannot sustain them for an extended period of time then why "assist" for paying for such an expensive and "risky" surgury.
ReplyDeleteI don't beleive anyone out there is intentionally telling these patients that this will be easy but it seems that there is little focus on the diet and lifestyle changes that are essential for the procedure's extended success.
This is definitely true. Life time changes must be made which include a strict diet and exercise, no matter what type of bariatric surgery is chosen. Although the lap band was popular a couple years ago, new surgeries are becoming more popular, effective, and safer which include: gastric bypass, which cuts a staples the top portion of the stomach to create a small pouch and then attaches it to the top of the small intestines and the gastric sleeve surgery which cuts down the stomach and staples it closed, making a long pouch. Something these surgeries do that the lap band does not is reduce the surface area of the stomach therefore giving patients a more fuller feeling. In addition, ghrelin, which is responsible for telling the body that it is hungry, is decreased much more since (I believe) it is secreted somewhere in the upper side of the stomach. Interesting stuff!
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Delete*even more fuller feeling. gastric band does that too bc it slows down the food process but not as much in my opinion
Deleteheres a link about different types of bariatric surgery that I found interesting too: http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/types-of-bariatric-surgery.html
If you've ever driven around LA you may have seen huge billboards advertising lap band surgery. I heard a story a few months back that this group of surgeons got into some hot water due to issues of patient safety. The thing is that for surgeons the appeal for performing lap band surgeries is obvious - the procedure is fairly straight toward and quick, patients are grateful for the results, and many insurances are not dealt with (as it is generally considered cosmetic in nature). But it's also easy for a surgeon to down play the risks involved with undergoing lap band surgery. I also have to comment that I've had two female friends that were obese and opted for surgery. One friend was particularly honest about issues of self-esteem that came with being overweight. I hope that this surgery can give her the new body and self-image she is seeking... but I'm skeptical...
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