Who Are Advanced Laparoscopic Specialists

By Marci Nielsen


Obesity is a condition that affects millions of people. It also contributes to many other disorders. New York surgeons on staff at Advanced Laparoscopic Specialists perform gastric by-pass surgery as one part of a weight loss program. Other trained specialists and former patients offer additional support to make the treatment a long-term solution.

This surgery, which reduces the size of the stomach, is considered by many to be frivolous. However, those who are obese desperately need help. They face life-threatening health concerns including type 2 diabetes, hypertension and other cardio issues, and sleep apnea. All of these are serious, as well as making life difficult, and all can lead to complication that lower the quality of life.

The fact is that obesity makes it impossible to get the recommended amount of exercise, which does not help any weight-control plan. Without exercise, circulation of blood and lymph is compromised and digestion is impaired. This weakens the immune system, so the person is susceptible to many ills. A lack of muscle tone also makes burning calories less efficient, as less are burned for energy and more are stored as fat.

Excess weight puts great stress on the feet and joints, which can make even walking difficult. If those who cannot exercise also have hormonal issues, losing weight is even harder. Poor eating habits add the final touch to obesity. This condition is second only to smoking as a dangerous habit that can cause death. In fact, sitting is now called 'the new smoking', as doctors realize its negative effects.

Laparoscopic surgery has many benefits for the patient. Done with endoscopes, or long rods that are inserted through tiny incisions, this technique lessens the chance of infection and causes less pain and scarring. Recovery time is greatly reduced.

Special cameras and lights allow the surgeon to 'see' what he's doing. Advances like these make surgery feasible for many whose health might not allow conventional surgical procedures. Gastric by-pass used to be major surgery with inherent risks. These have been greatly reduced with the less invasive procedures.

ADLAP clinics offer a comprehensive support program that includes seminars on the procedure before surgery is scheduled, so patients understand the process and what they need to do both before and after. Support groups help people emotionally and give advice on how to make weight loss permanent. Counselors help patients understand the reasons they are over-weight, which are usually more than physical, and how to make lifestyle changes necessary for success. Nutritionists and dietitians are also part of the group that helps people get the full benefit of the surgery.

Patients have all the help they need to lose weight and keep it off. Without this kind of extra care, many people gain the weight back after by-pass surgery. With counseling and support, as well as the skilled hands of trained surgeons, people can truly find new life, hope, happiness, and health.




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