Weight loss surgery can have a dramatic impact on Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is often linked to obesity. When patients undergo weight loss surgery, they frequently lose large amounts of weight in a very quick amount of time. Losing weight often reduces blood sugar levels in the body, reducing the severity of diabetes. Many patients are able to have their diabetes medication reduced while they are still in the hospital recovering after surgery. It has even been documented that it is possible for patients to see a reverse of diabetes completely following gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery procedures.
I have known of Patients who report that their diabetes has improved after some cosmetic surgery procedures. In particular weight loss procedures. If have diabetes and you are considering cosmetic surgery you should see your fmily Doctor first, especially if he is managing you diabetes
Bariatric weight loss surgery procedures carry high risks of scary side effects and complications, including death. Beach of this, weight loss surgery should be reserved for the morbidly obese who have exhausted all other weight loss options. In these cases, the benefits of weight loss surgery are far greater than the risks. Weight loss surgery typically results in very rapid weight loss. Patients drop pounds quickly and are often able to have their blood pressure or diabetes medication reduced while still in the hospital. Weight loss surgery allows severely obese patients to improve their obesity related health conditions very quickly.
Gastric Bypass should be a last resort and if after many diet attempts if you can't loose weight it is the way to go. Doctors will perform surgery on diabetics, because the weight loss could prevent any further complications with the diabetes.
A local doctor or Bariatric Surgeon would be good places to learn more about Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes. Information may also be found on the world wide web at various websites such as these, www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/diabetes, thediabetesclub.com/bariatric-gastric-bypass-surgery-can-cure-diabetes-ii, and health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2008/02/21/weight-loss-surgery-to-treat-diabetes.
Diabetes affects your options for weight loss as well as surgery. Consider your own health as well as whether your doctor recommends the gastric bypass surgery. You can obtain information about the way these two medical conditions interact online or from your physician.
If thinking about getting weight loss surgery you will have to go the doctor. The cost of this surgery can depend on who you go to.
To find out more about bariatric weight loss surgery and if it is safe for you check out these two sites http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713969 or http://www.warrentonweightloss.com/weight-loss-surgery/is-bariatric-surgery-safe
There is a website on weight loss surgery. It is www.weightlosssurgery.com. It will show you the requirements for surgery and alternatives. With the right diet many people won't have to have the surgery.
Some good places to go in order to get information on weight loss and surgery would be a local nutrition specialist and a local surgeon or doctor's office. There is also information available online regarding weight loss and surgery at websites such as, yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com, and www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/surgery-for-you
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2011/03/14/benefits-of-weight-loss-surgery-may-outweigh-risks-for-some-experts-say This website summarizes all of the risks and benefits of going through with the bariatric surgery procedure.
It depends on how far you want to go, do you want to do it by exercise or do it by weight loss surgery? Doing it by exercise will take a while, but you take the chances of having problems with the weight loss surgery.
According to WebMD, weight loss surgery is generally recommended for men over 100 lbs overweight and women over 50 lbs overweight. At your weight, it probably would be wise to consult with a doctor first, as you may still be a candidate for it if you have severe obesity related problems like diabetes or sleep apnea.