Most patients recover after gastric bypass surgery without complications. Typically, those who undergo the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure, which involves stapling of the stomach and bypassing the first part of the small intestines, have a hospital stay of two to four days. Other gastric bypass procedures may have shorter or longer recovery times. Aside from common risks associated with surgeries…
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Great Tips In Overcoming Duodenal Ulcer
Increasingly more people suffer from digestive disorder nowadays. Statistics indicate that ulcer is the predominant condition among people with digestive problems. Ulcer develops due to inflammation and corrosion in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcers that occur at the level of the duodenum are referred to as duodenal ulcers, while ulcers that occur at the level of the stomach…
Gastric Bypass Surgery A Successful Alternative
“Obesity can damage the body by its mechanically and metabolically adverse effects on normal bodily function; not to mention the psychological anguish it can also bring.” Gastric bypass surgery is a very successful alternative to normal dieting for the obese and overweight, and is an operation that makes the stomach smaller and causes food to bypass part of the small…
Myths Surrounding Most Common Aspects Of Ulcer
Ulcer is a gastrointestinal disorder manifested through abdominal discomfort, sourness or pain. Ulcer involves inflammation or lesions at different points of the gastrointestinal tract and can even affect adjacent organs. Although most forms of ulcer are easy to treat, the severe forms of the disorder sometimes don’t respond to oral medical treatment, requiring surgical interventions. If mistreated, complications such as…
Top 10 Trends Plastic Surgery
While numerous studies have been done on plastic surgery trends and future outlook, following are my forecast 1. Gastric Bypass Surgery Patients : With increase in gastric bypass surgeries, liposuction surgery may become quite mainstream and a standard post op measure. 2. While Rhinoplasty is still the number one face surgery option, chin implants are fast catching up, especially for…
Bariatric Surgery Improving Mortality Rates Of Obesity Related Diseases
We knew that gastric bypass and Lap Band surgery are beneficial for battling obesity and its co-morbidities. But what is more exciting is the number of journal articles that are reporting the extent of improvement in both medical and psychological quality of life. Did you know that the New England Journal of Medicine, one of the most highly respected medical…
Treatment Options Available For Acid Reflux
Do you suffer from acid reflux or frequent heartburn? The burning sensation at the back of your throat or down by the breat bone can be quite painful. Most physicians will first recommend lifestyle modifications for treatment of acid reflux. Preventative measures are the preferred method of relief. Lifestyle Modifications * Avoid soft drinks that contain caffeine. Other foods to…
Why You Should Consider Gastric Bypass Surgery
Losing excess weight can transform your life on the physical, social and emotional levels. However, in some cases,weight loss surgery is the only way to shed those unwanted pounds. One of the most effective surgical procedures isgastric bypass surgery and can produce amazing results. Obesity is a condition which drastically lowers the quality of your life. It can causes serious…
What Is Dumping After Gastric Surgery
Typically, a gastric bypass surgery involves a 4- to 6-day hospital stay and 2 to 3 days for a laparoscopic approach. Most people can return to their normal activities within 3 to 5 weeks. Gastric bypass surgeries may cause dumping syndrome. Dumping syndrome occurs when the small intestine fills too quickly with undigested food from the stomach, as can happen…
Understanding Gastric Ulcer
Increasingly larger numbers of people are diagnosed with digestive disorders these days, most of them requiring hospitalization and careful monitoring. Ulcer is a very common digestive disorder, involving inflammation or tare at certain levels of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcer involves a breach in the tissue that surrounds the stomach, while duodenal ulcer involves a breach in the tissue that…