Weight-Surgery Can Improve Symptoms of Asthma

Here at University Bariatrics, our highly trained surgical team is dedicated to providing the very best weight loss solutions like sleeve gastrectomy in Westlake Village for patients struggling with severe obesity. Because traditional methods such as diet and exercise are rarely effective for producing the necessary results for severely obese individuals to ward off the serious associated health consequences such as heart attack, stroke, and obesity, our techniques are proven to be safe and able to consistently yield positive results. Many of these positive results include benefits that are continuing to be unveiled by new studies. One such benefit is the possible reduction in asthma symptoms. 

According to new research, asthma flare-ups can decrease due to the reduction of chemicals called interleukins that are released from excess fat cells. As severely obese individuals are able to lose weight through weight loss surgery their asthma symptoms may also improve. Such benefits may be surprising, however they pale in comparison toward improving the quality of life and avoiding deadly health conditions. If you or someone you know is ready to take a step toward a healthier lifestyle, contract our team today to find out if the bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks is right for you. 

 

No Quick Fixes for Severe Obesity

The bariatric procedures we perform at University Bariatrics like the sleeve gastrectomy are important procedures because they allow an individual suffering from severe obesity to have a clear path forward toward a healthy weight. While diet and exercise often work for someone who needs to lose a few pounds, for a severe obesity individual, losing 50, 100, or more pounds is more than a matter of willpower. Nevertheless, there is a common misconception that weight loss surgery is the “easy way you”

At University Bariatrics, our highly experienced team is here to tell you that that’s simply not true. Bariatric surgery has risen out of a need to improve a patient’s quality of life. For patents, suffering from severe obesity, weight loss surgery is the best way to do it. Still, bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks or anywhere, is still surgery, and will involve a lengthy recovery period. In addition, a patient will have to change their diet and stick to a healthier lifestyle.  Weight loss surgery is definitely safe and effective, but, to put it simply: it’s far from easy. It’s simply the best.

 

Pros and Cons

There's no getting around it: the decision to have a weight loss procedure is no small matter. While a sleeve gastrectomy might be somewhat less invasive than a gastric bypass, you're talking about fundamentally altering your digestive system even if the ultimate result is a reduced appetite that makes permanent weight loss a lot less difficutl. At the same time, of course, the illness of severe obesity also changes the body in a number of highly negative ways.

At  University Bariatrics, we understand that it's only natural for patients to have some trepidations about whichever procedure they are contemplating. That's why we make it a point that any patient who is a candidate for a bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks at our facility fully understands everything about their procedure. This includes the likely outcomes, any possible side effects, and the fact that, for bariatric surgery to succeed, patients need to come to terms with the reality that their relationship with food will be forever altered.

For most severely obese patients who have tried and failed to lose weight through conventional means, bariatric surgery really does appear to be the best option. Yes, the cons exist, but the pros greatly outweigh them.

Do Your Homework Before, and Do Less Stressing After

These days, nearly anyone can access a wealth of online information to make an informed decision about whether or not a medical decision is right for them. Sadly, though, many weight loss surgery patients simply go with the procedure that their friend or relative got, without stopping to consider which bariatric procedure is right for them. While more and more patients are now realizing that the sleeve gastrectomy is the best procedure for them, there are still many patients who are better suited to another surgical option. At University Bariatrics, we believe that the only way to truly treat every patient to the best of our abilities is to leave every option on the table.

Depending on someone’s level of obesity and their estimated ability to adapt to a new relationship with food, they may be better suited to a different procedure. While revision surgery is often an option, it is always better to get the right surgery the first time to prevent the need for additional procedures. When electing bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks, it’s important to do your research before picking a procedure, so you save yourself a serious hassle down the line.