{"id":1123,"date":"2020-07-17T16:25:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T16:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/carreras-medical-center\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2020-12-23T13:07:34","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T13:07:34","slug":"gastric-bypass-surgery-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/carreras-medical-center\/gastric-bypass-surgery-is-it-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastric Bypass Surgery: Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you obese and find that you aren\u2019t getting your desired weight loss results from diet and exercise? Have you been told that you need to lose a significant amount of weight, and maintain that new weight, to improve your overall health? Are you researching the <\/span>benefits of bariatric surgery options, such as the ever-popular <\/span>gastric sleeve surgery?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If so, you are likely wondering what are the <\/span>pros and cons of bariatric surgery as well as what <\/span>bariatric surgery costs and whether or not your health insurance provider will pay for it. You may also be wondering if you\u2019re a candidate for a <\/span>mini-gastric bypass, or if you should consider a <\/span>gastric bypass alternative instead of undergoing a bariatric procedure. After all, there\u2019s so much to consider when you are contemplating having one of these life-changing procedures performed to lose a significant amount of weight.<\/span><\/p>\n

As an internal medicine doctor who has helped several obese patients consider the <\/span>pros and cons of bariatric surgery and make informed decisions about their treatment, I\u2019m here to help you and support you with your weight loss journey. Continue reading for a discussion about these life-changing options – and their alternative – to help you determine which course of treatment is right for you and your unique case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to discuss a specific weight loss procedure with me at my Hialeah medical practice, call my office today at (305) 614-3677.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

Gastric sleeve surgery<\/a> is the most common weight-loss operation performed both in the United States and around the world. In fact, it\u2019s become so routine it’s performed almost as frequently as a gallbladder removal is performed!<\/span><\/p>\n

With this weight-loss procedure, about 75% to 80% of the stomach is surgically removed. This is one of the biggest <\/span>benefits of bariatric surgery. As a result of this procedure, your stomach becomes physically incapable of holding as much food as it used to be able to hold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This means while you\u2019re eating you\u2019ll achieve a feeling of fullness sooner, and you\u2019ll experience a decreased desire to eat and reduction in the body\u2019s natural hunger sensation. All of these factors combined together typically help patients lose 60% to 70% of the weight within one year.<\/span><\/p>\n

This weight-loss procedure doesn\u2019t come without its risks. Potential complications include:<\/span><\/p>\n