There are a few different types of weight loss surgery, the most common being the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This surgery is only performed on those who have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of around 40. Another popular procedure is the Lap Band System, and those who have a BMI of 35 are eligible for this type of surgery, as long as they have an underlying medical condition that makes the surgery absolutely necessary. For these procedures, how high the BMI may be varies from case to case, and it is up to the surgeon to decide if a patient’s BMI is too high and will create a risk during surgery.

But, even if you have a BMI that is too high for most of the weight loss surgeries, don’t despair. You may be able to go for the alternative, which is to have two surgeries. The first is called a sleeve gastrectomy, followed by another procedure to convert the first into a gastric bypass. This is also known as “banana surgery” as the stomach takes the shape of a banana. It is also much safer for people who are too obese for conventional weight loss surgery.

Healthy Diets, Not Fads

Did you know that more than 34 million Americans are considered obese? Of these 34 million, 20 million try one or more of the hundreds of fad diets that are introduced every year, each one claiming to be the ultimate weight loss plan. For the ultimate weight loss plan, you need to exercise regularly, and make sure that you follow a well-balanced diet that is made up of 35% protein, 50% good carbohydrates, and 15% fat.

It is unnecessary to purchase all of the diet books that come out and follow the suggested recipes. You also do not need to go out and get all of the crazy exercise gadgets that are available. You don’t need pills, and you certainly don’t need poorly-made supplements that are actually often more fattening than the foods you eat. If you want to get exercise, it can be as simple as going for a walk each day, adding time and distance to your walks until you are walking about an hour per day. And of course, you need to maintain a well-rounded diet.

If you have tried any fad diets, you have probably noticed that you didn’t lose much weight, and any that you did lose came right back on as soon as you went off the diet. This is just one of the downfalls to fad diets. Another downfall is the fact that many of these diets are actually dangerous and can lead to a number of health issues. At one time, liquid diets were popular, but the original liquid diets were discovered to be dangerous. There are new liquid protein diets today that are much healthier, although they still should not be used in the long-term, as they can lead to gall stones in up to 25% of those who are using them. Protein supplements, however, can be a great addition to any diet as long as they are used properly.

Metabolism and Obesity

One of the factors used to control your weight is the management of metabolism, which is how quickly or slowly your body uses the food that you digest. A combination of genetics and good luck let some people have a fast metabolism, and they seem to be able to eat just about anything they want without gaining weight. Others aren’t quite so lucky, and the less they eat, the more weight they seem to gain. It is essential that anyone who wants to maintain a healthy weight get their metabolism back on the right track, and this can be accomplished by getting the diet on the right track. Remember, extremely low-calorie diets can actually ruin your metabolism, and sometimes, the metabolic changes are permanent.

Get Your Metabolism Back on Track with Protein Supplements

It is essential to have a healthy diet that will promote a healthy metabolism. In order to have a healthy diet, we all need protein. You can get the protein you need through a number of different foods, including milk products, lean meat, soy beans (and just about all beans), nuts, whole grains and a lot more. If you are not getting the protein you need from dietary sources, you may also want to add protein supplements to your diet, which make excellent meal replacements when you are in a hurry but still want to make sure that you get the nutrients you need.

Protein and Weight Loss Surgery

If you have decided to have weight loss surgery, your diet is going to have to change drastically, and you will need to have certain nutrients every day. Of course, you will need protein, which you can easily get in supplement form when there just isn’t enough in your diet. Your diet changes will probably begin before you even have the surgery, and it essential that you have enough protein in your diet during the recovery phase of the procedure. Some of the protein supplements that are ideal for this are protein powders and liquid protein shots.

Protein Powders – There are many different protein powders available, and the one you choose will ultimately depend on your taste, and any food allergies or intolerances you may have. For instance, whey and casein are wonderful protein supplements, but because they are milk derivatives, they may not be the best supplement choice for those who are lactose intolerant. Rice protein is great because it is hypoallergenic and is popular with vegetarians. Another popular choice is soy, which is a complete protein, containing all of the essential and non-essential amino acids.

Liquid Protein Shots – These are great because they are small, portable, and low calorie. One popular protein shot is Profect by Protica, which only has 100 calories per three-ounce serving. It comes in a variety of delicious flavors, including Blue Raspberry, Grapefruit-Mango and Fresh Citrus Berry.

There are many other types of protein supplements available, and if you are unsure which one is best for you following weight loss surgery, it is best to discuss it with a physician, a nutritionist or a dietitian.

Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey liquid protein for bariatric patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright

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If you have not been successful in losing weight through traditional methods like exercising and diet plans, then bariatric surgery could be an effective choice. Please bear in mind that bariatric surgery is a lifelong commitment. It requires improvement in the person?s lifestyle especially in terms of eating habits.

The dietary changes you will need to take on may be difficult to adjust to at first. In fact, patients who have undergone this surgery without fully educating themselves on these changes have had the most difficulty making the adjustment.

To summarize, these are the factors that you need to consider before deciding to undergo weight loss surgery:

* Have traditional methods of losing weight like low calorie diet and exercise programs not succeeded in shedding off the excess pounds? * Are you suffering from a life threatening condition caused by excess weight such as diabetes and obesity?

Your weight loss doctor can provide the best insight about the surgeries available to you, and the risks/benefits. Another great resource is by asking other patients who have undergone bariatric procedures. Gaining knowledge and information first hand is helpful in order for you to be well-prepared in terms of the lifestyle adjustments that you will be dealing with after the procedure. These patients can give you ideas on some of the possible side effects, physical challenges, emotional struggles as well as some effective ideas on how to deal with or lessen these problems.

Although weight loss surgery is a great tool to help people lose weight, the effectiveness and result of the bariatric surgery will ultimately depend on how well you maintain a good and healthy diet, and on your compliance to certain post-procedure guidelines. You should be prepared when deciding to undergo bariatric surgery in terms of the physical, mental, emotional and financial aspects. People should also consider the risk factors before undergoing any form of surgery.

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The POSE procedure reduces the size of your stomach without making a single incision into the body by utilizing special tools that access the stomach through the mouth and esophagus.

Not only does the procedure not require incisions to reduce the size of the stomach, but it is considered much safer than other surgical options. There has been virtually no complications to date and most patients are able to go back to work within a couple of days.

POSE does not require cutting like gastric bypass and the gastric sleeve or a medical implant like the LAP-BAND or REALIZE Band, yet similar results have been achieved.

Over the past year, a select group of patients have participated in a clinical date registry to evaluate the POSE procedure. Patients enrolled in the trial have applauded the procedure, citing a dramatic decrease in hunger and stomach capacity which has helped them achieve substantial weight loss.

Only a few bariatric centers were chosen to participate in the trials, including: Bluegrass Bariatric Surgical Associates at Central Baptist Hospital; Surgical Specialists of Louisiana; Southeast Bariatrics at Presbyterian Hospital in North Carolina.

To perform the operation, surgeons use a special set of endoscopic surgery tools manufactured by USGI known as the Incisionless Operating Platform (IOP), (formerly known as the EndoSurgical Operating System (EOS)), and a flexible endoscope that is used to visualize the stomach. Patients are put under anesthesia for the procedure. Then, a long, flexible tube that is created specifically for incisionless procedures is inserted through the mouth and into the stomach. The tools are maneuvered into the stomach through the tube.

Once in the stomach, the specialized tools are used to grasp stomach tissue, create tissue folds, and deploy specially designed suture anchors that fasten the folds together. By creating tissue folds, it shrinks the size of the stomach pouch and the connection to the small intestine.

The IOP device manufactured by USGI is also used to perform the ROSE (Restorative Obesity Surgery, Endoluminal) procedure, a revision for gastric bypass patients with weight regain. The ROSE procedure restores the size of the stoma and pouch to post-surgical dimensions.

Like other bariatric surgeries, the POSE procedure is only a weight loss tool. Patients will still need to make dietary and behavior changes to achieve significant weight loss.

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