A combination of healthy diet, together with regular exercise, is the best way to lose weight. If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more and can’t lose weight despite your consistent dietary changes and physical activity, don’t panic, weight loss (bariatric) surgery can be the best option for you.
The two most common bariatric surgery procedures are gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding. In adjustable gastric banding procedure, an adjustable band made of silicone is placed laparoscopically around the upper part of the stomach. This creates a small gastric pouch at the top of the stomach with a small opening to the rest of the stomach. The tiny stomach pouch fills very quickly and empties very slowly so you feel full after eating very little.
People who have adjustable gastric banding lose 40 to 55 percent of their excess weight by two years after surgery. If you are considering adjustable band surgery in St Louis, ask your primary care provider for a referral to a bariatric surgeon or to a center that specializes in bariatric procedures.
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