Debunking Bariatric Surgery Myths
Bariatric surgery has advanced greatly in the last couple years, but there are still a number of ideas about bariatric surgery that confuse people. If you are considering bariatric surgery as your weight-loss method, the following list of common myths will help you learn about what you can expect.
Long Hospital Stays: While older methods of bariatric surgery required that the patient stay in the hospital for a few days, newer methods are more efficient. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, one of the most popular weight-loss procedures, makes minimal incisions and doesn’t require an overnight stay.
High Risk: Today, finding an experienced surgeon to perform minimally invasive surgeries is much safer, and the many benefits of bariatric surgery outweigh the risks of being obese.
It Stops After the Procedure: Many people think bariatric surgery is an easy solution without realizing that losing the weight requires a serious transformation to a healthier lifestyle. Bariatric surgery is an aid to losing weight, but lifelong alterations to meal and exercise choices are essential.
Health Status: You don’t need severe health problems to qualify for surgery. Your health status will be assessed by your surgeon to see if you are eligible bariatric procedures.
Long Recovery: In some cases, people return to normal activity within a few days, though the average recovery is one to two weeks. There will be small incisions from the surgery and you will be able to eat a variety of foods.
For more information on bariatric surgery, contact SSM Weight-Loss Institute. We offer a number of procedures, like laparoscopic gastric banding and bypass surgery and sleeve gastrectomy to aid in your weight-loss. We also provide non-surgical treatments, such as medically supervised diet and exercise programs. Get started on your transformation to a healthy life; call us at (314) 266-4206.
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