If you've just decided to take the plunge and consider weight loss surgery - congratulation, you've just taken your first daunting step to changing your life.
Weight loss surgery can be a daunting prospect. The idea of surgically adjusting your stomach to support losing weight is not for the faint-hearted. However, the most challenging part of the prospect is the knowledge that with weight loss surgery, comes an entire lifestyle change. There is no point in pursuing surgical aid with your weight loss process if you are not committed to making tremendous changes to the way you live.
Here are the three main weight loss procedures performed in Sydney:
Gastric Sleeve Surgery:
Sleeve gastrectomy refers to a procedure in which the surgeon removes a portion of the stomach (usually 70-90% depending on the patient). Performed laparoscopically, the procedure will leave a tube shaped stomach, generally the shape and size of a banana. The remaining pouch or sleeve of stomach is stapled back up and the patient goes on to lead a normal life with a smaller functioning stomach.
Gastric Band Surgery:
Lap band surgery refers to a procedure in which a surgeon applies a small, inflatable and adjustable band to the stomach. A Central Coast surgery lap band Sydney procedure divides the stomach into two portions, one of which will be smaller and act as the stomach for the digestive system. The lap band is removable, adjustable, and will generally need replacing every few years.
Gastric Bypass Surgery:
Bypass surgery refers to a procedure in which the stomach is divided into two parts, creating a smaller one to function as the stomach. The newly created pouch is connected to the smaller intestine, which means that when food is swallowed, it goes directly into the smaller pouch, bypassing the first part of the small intestine and stomach. This means less of the food will be absorbed during the digestive process, as well as the patient feeling full after small meals.