Dr. Carson Liu

Los Angeles, California

Friday, September 25, 2009

Weight Loss Surgery Questions

Is weight loss surgery for me?

Many people are aware that they need to lose a large amount of weight in order to live a healthy, happy lifestyle. Unfortunately, many people have tried again and again to lose the weight, without success. Some of these people might choose weight loss surgery as an option.

If you are considerably overweight and have serious health problems as a result, or are at risk for serious health problems because of your weight, a consultation with experienced weight loss surgeon Dr. Carson Liu can help you decide if weight loss surgery is a good option for you.

What are the different types of weight loss surgery?

When most people think of weight loss surgery, they think of gastric bypass surgery. This is a complex procedure that involves reconstructing part of the digestive tract. Variations of the procedure have been used since the 1960s to help morbidly obese patients effectively lose weight.

Recently, other options have become available. One of the most popular is the LAP-BAND® System. Much less invasive than gastric bypass, the LAP-BAND System is also reversible. Instead of surgically reducing the stomach size, this procedure uses a silicone band to divide the stomach.

How will weight loss surgery change my everyday life?

Weight loss surgery, particularly gastric bypass surgery, will permanently change the way you eat. Because your digestive tract has been restructured, your body will no longer be able to absorb food in the same way. LAP-BAND weight loss surgery causes less of a change, and is a temporary procedure.

If you choose the best procedure for you, and carefully follow your doctor's instructions, the greatest changes in your life will be greatly improved health, quality of life, and self esteem.

For more information about the side effects and results of weight loss surgery, please contact Dr. Carson Liu for a consultation. Dr. Liu has performed over 2,600 bariatric surgery procedures, and can help you decide what kind of weight loss surgery is best for you.

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