Weight Loss Surgery–Some Things to Consider
Posted on December 27, 2006 in the category
With more than one third of this country’s population being considered obese, more people are turning to weight loss surgery for a way out. If you happen to be one of these people and think that weight loss might be an easy way out, think again. It can be your answer to living a longer and healthier life, but don’t think it comes without certain risks and hard work.
The following are some things to consider when you are evaluating what your weight loss options are and if weight loss surgery is for you:
- Weight loss surgery will force you to change your eating habits. You will have problems, if you overeat, especially sugar.
- Weight loss surgery is a last resort, something that is used after many other weight loss options have failed.
- weight loss Surgery is considered major surgery and is not quick and easy fix.
- Gastric bypass surgery costs in excess of $20,000, but most insurance companies are starting to pay for it, especially since Medicare has made the decision to pay for weight loss surgery.
- Most people will lose 100 pounds or more, but not everbody reaches their goal weight, although they will usually lose enough to be healthy.
- You must be 100 pounds overweight to be considered for weight loss surgery, unless you have serious medical issues, such as; high blood pressure, diabetes or sleep apnea.
- Some surgeons will operate on teenagers and some on people over 60.
Studies show that an obese person that has had weight loss surgery will have maintained 60% of their weight loss 10 years later. Without the surgery most of these people would have probably not lose more that 10% of their total body weight. Success depends on the person’s ability to make lifestyle changes. Before you decide on weight loss surgery, evaluate all your options.
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