Different Weight Loss Surgeries
There are different weight loss surgeries. They’re for people who are very obese …show more content…
Weight loss surgeries are expensive and they should see if their insurance plans cover them. They should also know that their diet and lifestyle are going to be altered for the rest of their lives. There are foods that the patient will no longer be able to tolerate, especially if they’ve had the bypass surgeries. They will also have to exercise and be monitored by a physician and a dietitian. They should also know that weight loss surgery comes with the risks of any other type of operation done under general anesthesia, including infection and excessive bleeding.
Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Surgeries
The pros are that the patient tends to lose weight very quickly and better yet, many people see their health problems, like diabetes or hypertension, disappear. The cons are there’s a recovery period after the surgery and as mentioned the patient will have to change their lifestyle permanently. Patients who have weight loss surgery are more likely to develop gallstones, which might have to be removed surgically. The weight loss might be so rapid that they might have excess skin they can’t get rid of and this is where laser tummy tuck and other cosmetic surgeries can be