Tài liệu hạn chế xem trước, để xem đầy đủ mời bạn chọn Tải xuống
1
/ 115 trang
THÔNG TIN TÀI LIỆU
Thông tin cơ bản
Định dạng
Số trang
115
Dung lượng
724,25 KB
Nội dung
[...]... prior to surgery, and what to expect postoperatively If you are considering weightloss surgery, this book will ensure you have all the tools necessary to make the best decisions, particularly if it is used in conjunction with ongoing counseling or psychotherapy sessions focused on relevant issues 2 ISWEIGHTLOSSSURGERYRIGHTFORYOU? Chapter 2 IsWeightLossSurgeryRightforYou? The following issues... possibly as a form of “self-medication”) ISWEIGHTLOSSSURGERYRIGHTFORYOU? 19 it is not wise to schedule your surgery at this time If you have been substance-free for three to five years (the typical recommendation of surgical teams) yet are prone to rely on other, problematic strategies to regulate your mood, it is best to address these issues in therapy before undergoing weightlosssurgeryFor example,... will probably be ruled out forsurgery until the anxiety can be better controlled 18 ISWEIGHTLOSSSURGERYRIGHTFORYOU? Trauma Many people who become obese have histories of traumatic experiences of one type or another, and these issues should be addressed in some form of therapy or counseling before weightlosssurgeryis seriously considered or the preparation process begun For example, trauma might... not weightlosssurgery is rightfor you Body Weight Determining Your BMI You are most likely considering weightlosssurgery because you are obese But there may be medical concerns and similar factors that will sway your decision one way or the other You will want to consider all these factors as you think about weightlosssurgery First, do you qualify for the diagnosis of severe obesity? This is. .. routine With the right candidate, however, surgery can be a profoundly useful tool for weightloss There are many studies of weightloss surgery, but only a handful of studies compare surgery to conventional nonsurgical weightloss methods These studies do seem to suggest that surgery can lead to greater overall weightloss that is sustained over significantly longer periods of time This book is meant to... United States is rising dramatically, paralleling the rise in obesity Obesity is a known contrib10 ISWEIGHTLOSSSURGERYRIGHTFORYOU? utor to the development of type 2 diabetes Other risk factors include a positive family history of NIDDM (noninsulin-dependent diabetes), increased body fat and abdominal fat, insulin resistance, and ethnicity (with greater risk in African American, Hispanic, and Native...The decision to pursue weightlosssurgery should not be taken lightly There are many factors to consider This book contains all the need-to-know information about weightlosssurgery and how to decide whether or not it is rightfor you It will help guide you through the decision-making process by providing information on the various types of bariatric surgery available, their respective risks and... your fitness forsurgery in order to help you make the best decision you can by fully considering all of your needs and issues ISWEIGHTLOSSSURGERYRIGHTFORYOU? 21 Remember that neither your surgeons nor the mental health professionals working with you are invested in withholding any weightlosssurgery procedure from you or any other appropriate candidate, although to someone whose surgeryis rejected... of 20–25 is considered normal, 25–30 overweight, and over 30 obese However, surgeryis not recommended as a weight management tool unless your BMI is over 40, or is over 35 and you have other significant health problems If your BMI is under 35, that is wonderful news! This means that you are at significantly less risk from being overweight and no longer need to consider surgery, as other weightloss methods... you begin to lose weight after surgery, the reality is that at times you may feel bad For example, your altered relationIS WEIGHTLOSSSURGERYRIGHTFORYOU? 25 ship with food and eating might lead to feelings of sadness, loss, and a sense of “not knowing what to do” during those times when you were used to dealing with your feelings by eating Finally, even with radical weight loss, it is quite likely . x0 y0 w0 h0" alt=""
Is Weight Loss Surgery
Right for You?
This page intentionally left blank
IS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
RIGHT FOR YOU?
Robin F. Apple
James. SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Chapter 2 Is Weight Loss Surgery
Right for You?
The following issues should be taken into account as you consider
whether or not weight