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Difference between Fat Reduction and Obesity Weight Loss Surgery
There is a big difference between losing weight and loosing fat. Your goal should not be too loose weight, but it should be the other way around. Obesity surgery in India works on the philosophy that the best way to lose just fat, is to add strength into your fitness program. One would want the majority of weight loss to come from stuff. The basic difference between weight loss and fat loss is as follows
- Weight loss– one would want to lower their body weight, the sum weight of the body fat, bones
- Fat loss- one would want to lower down their body fat, the amount of fat which the body carries.
Obesity Weight Loss Overview
Most of the weight loss programs help you to lose weight first. But you need to find the right kind of program along with physical activity and be prepared to make the necessary changes in your lifestyle. You need to understand losing weight and keeping it off can be hard. Think about the success you had in the past and how you are able to achieve them. In fact, you need to have a plan for healthier eating.
What is Fat Reduction?
Obesity weight loss surgery in India reviews of patients indicates that as weight loss typically involves the loss of fat, water along with muscle. The dieter can lose weight without losing too much fat.
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Hello, I am Ethan Thomas from UK. I visited India for weight loss surgery. I want to thank Cosmetic and Obesity Surgery Hospital India for their assistance and support throughout my journey. I was quite overweight all through my life. Recently, I started feeling tired easily and found myself unable to perform the routine work. I went to my doctor who recommended me to undergo weight loss surgery. However, the long waiting list made me look for treatment abroad. I found your website and contacted them with my query. I received a prompt reply from them and the executive sounded nice. I gave them my confirmation to fly down to India for my surgery. My wife came along with me. The healthcare consultants helped us with the medical visa procedures and also accommodation during our stay in India. I met my surgeon who was a nice person and cleared all my doubts before my surgery. The hospital staff was wonderful and caring. My surgery went well and recovery was smooth. The services were up to the mark and their hospitality impressed me. Overall, I had an amazing experience and would recommend my friends to get their treatment in India.
Why Should India for Obesity Weight Loss Surgery?
Depending upon the type of surgery you undertake, an ideal surgery will cause you to lose 50 % to 90% of your body weight. By completely eliminating obesity discrimination, your quality of life will be improved and your mental health will be never as before.
The recovery to a great extend will depend upon the follow of advice of the surgeons. In hindsight a special diet will be designed that will allow the stomach to clear quickly. One is also likely to face a significant amount of challenges as the body tends to get used to it. This is where the role of the surgeons comes into prominence. India is blessed with quality manpower that has been part of several successful surgeries. In fact, most of them have had their education in the top notch institutes of the world and later on come to India to practice their skills. During Free consultation Obesity surgery in India they educate the customer about the positives along with negatives of this surgery.
What is the Cost for Obesity Weight Loss Surgery?
Loss weight is not a one day task and it involves considerable effort on the part of an individual. If exercise and diet cannot yield the desired results then Affordable obesity surgery in India is the only solution. This form of surgery is expensive and the price of the surgery will depend on a host of factors that include
- The type of surgery one is undertaking- each type of surgery tends to have a different fee
- The fees of the surgeon that will vary upon the experience of the surgeon and the complexity of the procedure
- The type of hospital as the costs will vary depending upon the operating and hospital rooms
Low cost obesity surgery in India ensures that you can get the surgery done at lesser prices when one compares it to the rest of the world.
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FAQ’s
After surgery, most patients return to work in one or two weeks. You will have low energy for a while after surgery and may need to have some half days, or work every other day for your first week back. Your surgeon will give you clear instructions. Most jobs want you back in the workplace as soon as possible, even if you can’t perform ALL duties right away. Your safety and the safety of others are extremely important – low energy can be dangerous in some jobs. Many patients are worried about getting hernias at incisions. That is almost never a problem from work or lifting. Hernias are more often the result of infection. You will not feel well if you do too much.
Right away! You will take a gentle, short walks even while you are in the hospital. The key is to start slow. Listen to your body and your surgeon. If you lift weights or do sports, stay “low impact” for the first month (avoid competition, think participation). Build slowly over several weeks. If you swim, your wounds need to be healed over before you get back in the water.
The general answer to this is yes. Make sure to tell your surgeon and anesthesiologist about all prior operations, especially those on your abdomen and pelvis. Many of us forget childhood operations. It is best to avoid surprises! Sometimes your surgeon may ask to see the operative report from complicated or unusual procedures, especially those on the esophagus, stomach, or bowels.
It can. Be sure to follow any instructions from your surgeon about managing your diabetes around the time of surgery. Almost everyone with Type 2 Diabetes sees big improvement or even complete remission after surgery. Some studies have even reported an improvement of Type 1 Diabetes after bariatric procedures.
Yes, but you may need medical clearance from your cardiologist. Bariatric surgery leads to improvement in most problems related to heart disease including:
- High Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol
- Lipid problems
- Heart enlargement (dilated heart, or abnormal thickening)
- Vascular (artery and vein) and coronary (heart artery) disease
During the screening process, be sure to let your surgeon or nurse know about any heart conditions you have. Even those with atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, or previous stents or heart bypass surgery usually do very well. If you are on blood thinners of any type, expect special instructions just before and after surgery.
Most women are much more fertile after surgery, even with moderate pre-op weight loss. Birth control pills do NOT work as well in heavy patients. Birth control pills are not very reliable during the time your weight is changing. For this reason, having an IUD or using condoms and spermicide with ALL intercourse is needed. Menstrual periods can be very irregular, and you can get pregnant when you least expect it! Most groups recommend waiting 12-18 months after surgery before getting pregnant.
Many women who become pregnant after surgery are several years older than their friends were when having kids. Being older when pregnant does mean possible increased risks of certain problems. Down’s syndrome and spinal deformities are two examples. The good news is that, after surgery, there is much less risk of experiencing problems during pregnancy (gestational diabetes, eclampsia, macrosomia) and during childbirth. There are also fewer miscarriages and stillbirths than in heavy women who have not had surgery and weight loss.
Kids born after mom’s surgery are LESS at risk of being affected by obesity later, due to activation of certain genes during fetal growth (look up “epigenetics” – for more information). There is also less risk of needing a C section.
Most patients have some loose or sagging skin, but it is often more temporary than expected. You will have a lot of change between 6 and 18 months after surgery. Your individual appearance depends upon several things, including how much weight you lose, your age, your genetics and whether or not you exercise or smoke. Generally, loose skin is well-hidden by clothing. Many patients wear compression garments, which can be found online, to help with the appearance.
Some patients will choose to have plastic surgery to remove excess skin. Most surgeons recommend waiting at least 18 months, but you can be evaluated before that. Plastic surgery for removal of excess abdominal and breast skin is often covered by insurance for reasons of moisture, hygiene and rash issues.
Arms and other areas may not be covered if they are considered “purely” cosmetic by your insurer. Some of these “less invasive” operations can be done in the clinic, however – so they can be much more affordable!
Some hair loss is common between 3 and 6 months following surgery. The reasons for this are not totally understood. Even if you take all recommended supplements, hair loss will be noticed until the follicles come back. The hair loss is almost always temporary. Adequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals will help to ensure hair re-growth, and avoid longer term thinning.
You will need to take a multivitamin for life. You may need higher doses of certain vitamins or minerals, especially Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin D. You will also need to have at least yearly lab checks. Insurance almost never pays for vitamin and mineral supplements, but usually does pay for labs. You can pay for supplements out of a flex medical account.
There are loan programs available to cover the cost of health expenses such as metabolic and bariatric surgery. Appeals to insurance companies or directly to your employer may reverse a denial of coverage. Metabolic and Bariatric surgery is a health expense that you can deduct from your income tax.
If you are not able to qualify for a loan, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) produces a helpful guide titled “Working with Your Insurance Provider – A Guide to Seeking Weight-loss Surgery.” This guide can help you work with your provider and advocate for your surgery to be covered. You can view the OAC guide on their website.
Complications are often reported under a separate medical billing code. The insurance company may not cover these costs. Appeal is often very helpful, and direct contact with your hospital can make a big difference for final costs. Many surgeons also offer a special insurance policy to cover unexpected additional costs.
Most bariatric surgeons put their patients on a special pre-operative diet, usually 2 or 3 weeks just before surgery. The reason for the pre-operative diet is to shrink the liver and reduce fat in the abdomen. This helps during the procedure and makes it safer.
Some insurance companies require a physician-monitored diet three to six months prior to surgery as part of their coverage requirements. These diets are very different from the short term diets, and usually are more about food, education and showing a willingness to complete appointments and to learn.
No and Yes. Most people think of a “diet” as a plan that leaves you hungry. That is not the way people feel after surgery. Eventually, most patients get some form of appetite, back 6-18 months after surgery. Your appetite is much weaker, and easier to satisfy than before. This does not mean that you can eat whatever and whenever you want. Healthier food choices are important to best results, but most patients still enjoy tasty food, and even “treats.”
Most patients also think of exercise as something that must be intense and painful (like “boot camp”). Regular, modest activity is far more useful in the long term. Even elite athletes can’t stay at a “peak” every week of the year. Sometimes exercise is work, but if it becomes a punishing, never-ending battle, you will not keep going. Instead, work with your surgeon’s program to find a variety of activities that can work for you. There is no “one-size-fits-all” plan. Expect to learn and change as you go!
For many patients (and normal weight people, too) exercise is more important for regular stress control, and for appetite control, than simply burning off calories. As we age, inactivity can lead to being frail or fragile, which is quite dangerous to overall health. Healthy bones and avoiding muscle loss partly depends on doing weekly weight bearing (including walking) or muscle resistance (weights or similar) exercise.
Almost everyone is able to find some activity to “count” as moderate exercise, even those who are partially paralyzed, or who have arthritis or joint replacement or spine pain. Special therapists may be needed to help find what works for you.
As you lose weight, you may be able to reduce or eliminate the need for many of the medications you take for high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, cholesterol, and diabetes. If you have a gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or a duodenal switch, you may even be able to reduce the dosage or discontinue the use of your diabetes medications soon after your procedure.
