By Dr. Samuel Krakow
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Part of “DOC, I THINK I..." series of medical articles, in which Dr. Krakow explains complex, and often frightening, medical conditions in simple, easy to understand terms. His goal is to help ease your anxiety, and to ask appropriate questions when you visit your doctor, which is what he strongly urges you to do.
Dr. Krakow writes: "Bariatric surgery is the nuclear option for weight loss. This decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. You need to make an informed decision because of the life changing consequences. However, many people do need it and will benefit from it. Please remember that it your decision has both significant risks and significant benefits."
Obesity is epidemic in the United States with its easy availability of calorie dense foods. Currently, 68% of the population is overweight or obese, an astonishing number that continues to rise. Furthermore, obesity threatens to overshadow smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in this nation.
How is it that obesity is so damaging? It affects every organ system and it increases the risk of several forms of cancer. Knowing these facts, medicine has sought solutions, one recent entry being bariatric surgery (sometimes called gastric bypass surgery).
Dr. Krakow explains some of the serious lifestyle changes (ask your doctor about "dumping syndrome", for example) that accompany gastric bypass (another name for bariatric surgery). He also explains the initial workup (nearly six months, seeing all sorts of specialists), the surgery itself, the short term postoperative follow up, and the long term postoperative follow up. Dr. Krakow also unlocks the mystery of how doctors interpret your BMI. After reading this book, you will have a better idea of the pros and cons of this truly major, life-altering, but also potentially life saving, procedure.
CONTENTS
What Is Bariatric Surgery?
How Do I Know If I Qualify For Bariatric Surgery?
What’s Involved In Getting The Surgery?
You’re Emphasizing Caution. Do You Have a Reason Beyond What You Mentioned?
How Is The Surgery Performed?
What Happens After The Surgery?
What’s The Short Term Follow Up?
What Is The Long Term Follow Up?
ConclusionPart of “DOC, I THINK I..." series of medical articles, in which Dr. Krakow explains complex, and often frightening, medical conditions in simple, easy to understand terms. His goal is to help ease your anxiety, and to ask appropriate questions when you visit your doctor, which is what he strongly urges you to do.
Dr. Krakow writes: "Bariatric surgery is the nuclear option for weight loss. This decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. You need to make an informed decision because of the life changing consequences. However, many people do need it and will benefit from it. Please remember that it your decision has both significant risks and significant benefits."
Obesity is epidemic in the United States with its easy availability of calorie dense foods. Currently, 68% of the population is overweight or obese, an astonishing number that continues to rise. Furthermore, obesity threatens to overshadow smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in this nation.
How is it that obesity is so damaging? It affects every organ system and it increases the risk of several forms of cancer. Knowing these facts, medicine has sought solutions, one recent entry being bariatric surgery (sometimes called gastric bypass surgery).
Dr. Krakow explains some of the serious lifestyle changes (ask your doctor about "dumping syndrome", for example) that accompany gastric bypass (another name for bariatric surgery). He also explains the initial workup (nearly six months, seeing all sorts of specialists), the surgery itself, the short term postoperative follow up, and the long term postoperative follow up. Dr. Krakow also unlocks the mystery of how doctors interpret your BMI. After reading this book, you will have a better idea of the pros and cons of this truly major, life-altering, but also potentially life saving, procedure.
CONTENTS
What Is Bariatric Surgery?
How Do I Know If I Qualify For Bariatric Surgery?
What’s Involved In Getting The Surgery?
You’re Emphasizing Caution. Do You Have a Reason Beyond What You Mentioned?
How Is The Surgery Performed?
What Happens After The Surgery?
What’s The Short Term Follow Up?
What Is The Long Term Follow Up?
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