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We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Rasa Razgunaite.:
Many different health issues are introduced in patients who are overweight and are eligible for weight loss or bariatric surgery. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.
Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss surgery.:
The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:
Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.
10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.
Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Rasa Razgunaite.:
The way your small intestine and stomach handle your food is changed and this plays a major role in Gastric Bypass being one of the most effective weight loss surgeries. Some popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown great results over a period of time are Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight
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Bariatric Surgeon help patients to lose weight and to keep the weight off i.e., they assist patients who are obese with weight loss and weight management. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityIt is the prerogative of the surgeon to choose the kind of procedure to help lose weight, by reducing intake of food, reducing how much nutrients the body is absorbing or the one which uses both techniques together. It is of prime importance that not only do you lose the weight but your lifestyle and diet is an enabler so that you do not gain the weight back and this is also what the surgeon assists you with.
The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:
These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. Blood and urine tests are standard tests that are testament to the physiological makeup of the body and are routinely recommended by Bariatric Surgeons. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
If your weight loss journey has been sketchy and not steady despite your best efforts with alternative and medical weight loss methods then a Bariatric Surgeon is your best option. Also, the people who must visit a Bariatric surgeon are those who fit the weight and overall health criteria to get this procedure done. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.