A stomach reduction is a radical event. It is a decision you don’t take lightly. There may be several reasons why you decide to undergo gastric surgery. Maybe you are suffering from serious overweight (obesity) or diabetes. Maybe you are experiencing its negative effects, such as sleep apnea, joint pains, increased blood pressure or cholesterol. These may be additional reasons to opt for gastric bypass.
There are several options, the most common are:
Whatever the reason may be, a stomach reduction always has the same goal, and this is to make you healthier and fitter.
What does a stomach reduction mean exactly?
As a result of a stomach reduction, the stomach is reasonably reduced. Sometimes only 10% of the original stomach is left. A gastric bypass goes one step further and here the digestive tract is bypassed.
Stomach reductions have a great number of advantages, but unfortunately, there are also a few side effects. Below, you will find a clear overview of the advantages and the disadvantages of a stomach reduction.
Advantages stomach reduction
A stomach reduction has a great number of advantages:
- Scars from stomach reduction are very small. You can hardly see them.
- You lose weight faster and easier.
- You will feel less hungry, so your longing for sweets or fat food will decrease.
- Surgery is an excellent solution in case of an increased BMI, which often involves diabetes, painful joints, sleep apnea, increased blood pressure or cholesterol.
- Moving or practicing sports goes a lot easier.
- You can go shopping again!
- Your self-confidence gets a real boost.
- You will be feeling happier.
Reasons enough to go for a stomach reduction. However, there are a couple of disadvantages as well.
Disadvantages stomach reduction
- The surgery can only be performed under general anaesthesia.
- There is a risk of complications and risks, such as leakages, bleedings, gastric ulcers, kidney stones or gall stones. Ask your doctor or specialist for advice.
- Physically, you notice that you can eat less, but psychologically, you still long for larger portions.
- After surgery, you need to get used to your new ‘ME’.
- If you don’t start practicing sports immediately, there is a chance of developing excess skin.
- There is a possibility of nausea, bloating, abdominal cramps or dumping complaints.
- After surgery, it is essential that you consciously adopt healthy eating habits. Fastfood en overly large meals are history.
- There is a chance low glucose levels, as a result of which you will get dizzy and your fingers will start to shake.
- Such a new wardrobe means a big chunk of your budget.
- You will automatically be dealing with a vitamin deficiency.
- It is recommended to postpone your desire to become pregnant until your weight has stabilized.
Unfortunately, we cannot take away all risks. However, you can do something about the vitamin deficiency.
Bariatric Advantage® has a specific composition and offers the right ingredients in the right amounts. Since the deficiencies may differ individually and are not only dependent on the kind of surgery, we offer a complete multivitamin with 200% R.I., which prevents or replenishes most shortages. If there are additional individual needs, adding separate products may offer a solution, such as iron and vitamin B12.
Do you have more questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us. Don’t forget to read our useful diet tips to keep up your healthy lifestyle.
Good luck!
