Facts and myths behind Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery has many well-known benefits for your health. It is an important decision and it’s understandable that you may have doubts or concerns regarding this weight loss procedure. Also, it´s normal take for granted some of the myths behind Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
Any surgery produces hesitation and fear, it is therefore completely normal to doubt and hesitate. Even more-so when the surgery happens to reverse a health problem with which we have lived for a lengthy period of time and has caused so many complications in our lives.
Surely you have heard some myths behind Gastric Sleeve Surgery procedure. Whether through friends, family or online and it wouldn’t come as a surprise that you perhaps have heard it at a doctor’s office.
The secret to overcoming that fear is to be informed in order to create the confidence to take the necessary steps towards this major change in getting rid of the excess weight in your body.
Here are the concerns and myths behind Gastric Sleeve Surgery we hear most often in our daily practice:
1. It’s a high-risk surgery
Bariatric surgery IS NOT riskier than living with obesity. Thanks to laparoscopy and the surgeons expertise, this surgery is completely safe for the patient with virtually no downside. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique which allows the vision of the abdominal cavity through the use of an optical lens.
2. It’s an easy way out
This is NOT an easy way out. There are cases of severe obesity that can’t be controlled with traditional techniques to lose weight, such as diet or exercise. This surgery implies a great commitment because the patients must transform their lifestyles to reach an ideal weight.
3. After the Gastric Sleeve I will suffer anemia
This belief has been denied over time. Gastric Sleeve Surgery only restricts the amount of food, AND DOES NOT MODIFY the nutrients that are ABSORBED. The stomach never returns to its original size despite not follow dietary instructions, rather what happens is that the body adapts to take full advantage of even small amounts of junk food to regain weight again.
4. I will not be able to eat what I want
After surgery to reduce your stomach, you will eat less than before. Your stomach will tolerate smaller amounts so you must be conscious and aware of what you eat. It will be optimal for you to eat foods that are rich in protein and quality nutrients that help to restore your health.
5. Yes, you lose weight, but then you can be stuck at a weight- loss plateau
The first few months are like a honeymoon. You will see a great change because you are going to lose many pounds almost effortlessly, but you must be aware of and improve your eating habits. Do it with discipline and perseverance and you can keep that rhythm in weight loss. If you stick to healthy nutrition and don’t fall into temptation, you would prevent a weight-loss plateau or weight gain.
In conclusion, Gastric Sleeve is a radical change in your life.
A change for better in order to live more and healthier. The problems that can arise are only up to you.
As we have mentioned, they issues never be as dangerous as living with obesity.
From now on, when you hear someone say that this is a dangerous procedure or that it is not safe for your health, you can tell them the reason why that is not true.
Do you know another myth about the Gastric Sleeve? Write us a message, an email or contact us by phone. We will gladly tell you what is the medical truth behind every mistaken belief about Gastric Sleeve.
Don’t let obesity keep taking your life and energy away. Don’t let fear overcome your decision to make a drastic change in your life for the better.
All of your questions can be solved by visiting our office to check your general health status and medical history. With this information, we can determine whether or not you are a candidate for bariatric surgery.
