The stomach reduction
 
Diet, exercise, positive thinking. If nothing helps with losing weight because the many attempts have already degenerated into a torturous vicious circle of eating too much or too little, stomach reduction is the last resort for many people.
 
 
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Stomach reduction – finally lose weight
For people who are very overweight and have tried everything, a stomach reduction is often the last hope. Finally losing weight, eating healthy and exercising normally is probably one of the biggest challenges that overweight people face.
 
Various methods can be used for surgical stomach reduction. They all have a common goal: to reduce the possibility of food intake to a minimum. During gastric bypass, the actual stomach is separated from the esophagus and only a small remaining stomach is connected to the intestines. The gastric band, in turn, is a 12 millimeter wide silicone ring that the doctor places around the upper area of the stomach. This leaves a small “gastric pocket” above the gastric band that is active. The rest of the stomach remains virtually unused. During sleeve gastrectomy, the surgeon removes a large part of the stomach and sews the remaining part back together in a tube shape.
 
Both gastric bypass and gastric banding are reversible methods of stomach reduction, meaning they can be reversed. The gastric sleeve is permanent, with the stomach volume being able to expand again due to renewed excessive food intake. All three procedures involve risks and complications. Common side effects include nutritional deficiencies, stomach pain, or nausea. About two thirds of patients experience “dumping syndrome”. The chyme falls uncontrollably into the intestines. Water flows from the blood vessels into the intestines and blood pressure drops. The change in the internal body anatomy during stomach reduction alone can cause a number of complications, such as adhesions of the abdominal organs, leaks along the sutures or peritonitis.
 
If your health insurance does not cover the costs of the stomach reduction, you would also have to pay for the follow-up treatments yourself. But not if you take out insurance with beautyprotect. In this case we will cover the costs.
 
Advice on preparing for stomach reduction
A stomach reduction can bring you closer to your desired weight. Nevertheless, the procedure requires a certain level of discipline from you. You must now be particularly careful What You eat and, if necessary, take nutritional supplements.
 
  • A few months before the stomach reduction surgery, you should establish a healthy lifestyle that consists of a balanced diet and regular exercise.
  • Stop smoking at least eight weeks before your procedure. Not only does it have a negative impact on your immune system and thus wound healing, it also increases the risk of thrombosis, infection or ulcer formation, for example.
  • You should no longer consume any blood-thinning substances for at least 10 days before the stomach reduction procedure. These are contained in aspirin, sleeping pills or painkillers, garlic, alcohol or ginkgo. Talk to your doctor about alternatives.
  • Take care of your skin in the area where the incision for the stomach reduction will be made. It should be intact, clean and dry.
  • Your doctor will provide you with detailed dietary instructions just before surgery. You will usually only drink clear liquids the day before your stomach reduction.
  • You should not eat anything after midnight the evening before the operation. Your stomach must be completely empty at the start of the procedure.
  • Shower again on the day of surgery, but avoid using creams or lotions. Also take off all jewelry.
What you should consider after stomach reduction
You will probably stay in the clinic for a few days for observation after a stomach reduction. As a rule, you will be able to work again after two to four weeks. If your procedure is not covered by your health insurance, you must take leave for this period.
 
  • Your stomach needs to recover after the operation, so your diet will mostly consist of soups, teas and water. You should eat solid food again after about 10 days.
  • In the near future it will become clear whether you may have developed food intolerances as a result of the stomach reduction. So pay close attention to what you eat and how you react to it.
  • Because you can eat significantly less food, nutrient deficiencies are very likely after stomach reduction surgery. Here you will have to resort to appropriate supplements. In addition, your blood values must now be checked regularly.
  • In addition to your diet, exercise is also important for your healing process. About eight weeks after the stomach reduction, you can start with light exercise and gradually increase it. Suitable sports include walking or walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, gentle strength training and dancing.
  • Your mental state also impacts your healing process. Get in touch with like-minded people with whom you get along well and can exchange ideas. There are also organized groups that meet regularly to motivate each other.
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