June 2016
It’s an option to consider if you cannot lose weight by
following a healthy, calorie-controlled diet and exercising or
if you have health problems caused by obesity.
During weight-loss surgery, the surgeon makes changes to the
stomach or small intestine or both.
nausea, weakness and feeling faint after
eating. Dumping syndrome can occur in
nearly 50 percent of the people who have
weight-loss surgery. Avoiding high-sugar
foods and replacing them with high-fiber
foods may help prevent it.
Gallstones may form when you lose a
lot of weight too quickly, so your doctor
may recommend taking supplementary
bile salts for the initial six months after
surgery.
Weight-loss surgery isn’t for everyone.
It does not guarantee you will lose all
your excess weight or keep it off over the
long term, nor is it a way to avoid making
changes to your diet and exercise habits. If
you don’t stick with the lifestyle changes
after undergoing the procedure, you may
regain the weight you lose.
About the Author
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