A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that in the hands of a skilled surgeon, weight-loss surgery, though not risk-free, may be safer than previously thought. Some people, however, (including those with sleep apnea or a history of blood clots) are more likely to have problems with surgery than others, according to a CNN news article. Concerning gastric bypass Los Angeles weight loss surgeons quote the study’s findings that say the overall conclusion that we reached is that bariatric-surgery safety is actually quite good.
Four main factors seemed to increase the risk of complications after gastric bypass surgery Los Angeles experts say, which include: sleep apnea, severe obesity, a history of blood clots, and an inability to walk at least 200 feet prior to surgery. Sleep apnea is a common disorder in the obese (about half of the patients in the study had the condition). When excess weight in the neck region grows to a certain extent, this can contribute to sleep apnea, which is characterized by snoring and the collapse of the upper airway during sleep frequently during the night.
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"[Research suggests that] surgery increases survival and makes people live longer, even taking into account mortalities," said Wolfe.
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes sleepers to snort and gasp for breath and is associated with high blood pressure, vascular changes, and a greater risk of heart disease.
Surgeons at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts, have been performing bariatric surgery with good results since 1995, said Dr. Malcolm Robinson, an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, who practices at the hospital and wrote an editorial accompanying the study. "As the art of bariatric surgery has evolved, it's become safer, and this study is proof of that evolution," he said.
Even with the risks of an operation factored in, bariatric surgery can be a lifesaver, particularly for people who are very obese. Such patients are at high risk of death due to obesity-related illnesses, such as heart disease and type 2diabetes. Such surgery is recommended only for those with a body mass index greater than 40, which would be 248 pounds or more for someone who is 5 feet 6 inches. If other health problems, such as diabetes, are present, surgery may be recommended for someone with a BMI of 35 or higher (217 pounds or more for someone who is 5 feet 6 inches).
The researchers plan to follow 2,400 patients for several years after surgery to determine the long-term complications and benefits of the different procedures. For more information on Los Angeles Lap Band surgery, contact your local weight loss surgery experts to learn more.
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