One way to help a patient to fight against morbid obesity is the installation of a gastric ring. The ring reduces the size of the stomach. The stomach is filled more quickly, the patient is satisfied with a lower amount of food.
The gastric ring is not miraculous. It also became a valuable support to patients wishing to take control by following a strict diet. If needed, a dietitian and a psychologist can be of great help.
It is not enough to make an application to be accepted. The age and physical and psychological health of the patient are taken into account. There must be consensus among several specialists: cardiologist, nutritionist, psychiatrist ...
To avoid stomach dilate reduced by the ring, of course, you eat smaller amounts, but eat slowly and chew well. The first days are difficult for the patient who must adopt a new way of eating.
The operation for the laying of the gastric ring is approximately one hour. The patient is discharged from hospital after two or three days. The ring is then periodically checked by radiology.
The specialist may adjust the ring by tightening or loosening without surgery. Typically, the ring is tightened after a few weeks. If the patient's body can not tolerate the ring, it will be removed.
The medical community stresses that gastric banding should be installed in people with obesity that reduces their life expectancy.
22 avril 2010
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