We often hear stories from our grandparents about how they lead a healthy lifestyle. Well in every sense it is indeed true, the reason being, the work they did not only provided them with bread for their family but also helped them in being physically fit. Obesity and over-weight didn’t even exist back then. With the evolution of science and technology, work became more machine handled and our life more sedentary which has led to development of diseases and conditions that were once unheard of. Living in a city has its repercussions. The kind of lifestyle it offers is happening for us, but as far as health is concerned, it is killing us. People stay in air-conditioned offices the entire day and survive on maybe a sandwich or two. There is no physical exertion that makes our body rusty. Amidst all this, obesity and over-weight are on the rise.
Today, with over billion and billions of people suffering from overweight, people have become more health conscious. Natural weight loss is the best way to lose weight. People have taken to gyming and yoga with intentions of losing weight and being fit. But what do u expect from people who are used to having things done at the click of a mouse? The process of natural weight loss is time-consuming and un-acceptable to most people. So they give up on their diet and this is like taking a wrong turn on the road that leads to weight loss. A fact that people don’t seem to understand is that cutting down on your diet doesn’t help with losing weight, it is actually one of the reasons people gain weight. Normal weight loss can be achieved by a regular healthy diet after consulting a dietician and regular exercise. But when the extra kilos become dangerous and life-threatening, it is time when medical intervention is required.
Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that is performed of morbidly obese people that helps them in dramatic weight loss. It is one of the procedures performed under bariatric surgery to help people suffering from overweight and obesity. The procedure involves dividing the stomach into two parts. A smaller upper pouch and larger lower €remnant’ pouch. The small intestine is then re-arranged to connect these two parts. The ways of reconnecting the intestines are varied and this gives the surgery different names accordingly. The procedure basically reduces the amount of food intake, you tend to feel full faster than you usually did. This surgery leads to 40-60% weight loss and has to be maintained with proper diet and exercise. As the food consumption reduces, one may have to consume vitamins, protein and mineral supplements throughout your life. The surgery has a lot of benefits apart from weight loss. There is a reduced risk of diabetes, cardio vascular conditions and many obesity related diseases. There may be some complications involved but most of them can be avoided by consulting an experienced surgeon.