Obesity causes an increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders, all of which can lead to premature death or disability. Those who are obese may consider several options to lose weight and achieve the healthy lifestyle they desire: diet and exercise alone, or weight loss surgery if they qualify. Typically, to be a candidate for bariatric surgery, individuals must:
If you want to lose weight and gain a healthier lifestyle, here is what to consider regarding diet and exercise versus weight loss surgery.
A nutritious diet and regular exercise should be an essential part of any healthy way of life, whether you opt for weight loss surgery or not. Besides reducing your risk of all the aforementioned conditions, physical activity provides plenty of mental benefits, including elevated mood. A well-balanced diet with lean proteins and lots of fruit and vegetables increases energy levels, helps prevent brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, and improves heart, bone and teeth health.
Weight loss surgery patients can expect to need to transition to healthier diet and exercise habits after surgery, so these practices are ideal to implement immediately anyway. But what are the pros and cons of losing weight through diet and exercise alone?
Some people simply won’t see noticeable weight loss results no matter how well-regimented they are to a healthy diet and exercise routine. Genetics predispose people to veer toward a certain weight range, and some people have a propensity to be overweight or even obese. For others, health conditions such as hypothyroidism, lipedema and polycystic ovary syndrome can make weight loss through diet and exercise alone difficult.
If you have attempted to lose weight through diet and exercise alone and you’re still at an unhealthy weight, weight loss surgery may be the answer. Especially for those who are at a weight that is life-threatening — a high-risk obesity occurs when BMI is at least 40 — weight loss surgery is proven to achieve dependable results.
Patients considering weight loss surgery should talk to their general practitioner for insight and recommendations. Here are some aspects to consider regarding weight loss surgery:
Even patients who undergo weight loss surgery must be willing to make positive changes to nutrition habits if they want to sustain long-term weight loss results. Exercise is important for everyone who wants to reduce risk of disease and gain mental health benefits. Patients who undergo weight loss surgery receive nutritional guidelines to follow to achieve their goal weight and maintain long-term weight loss.
If you’ve tried various forms of diet and exercise with unsuccessful weight loss results, you may be an ideal candidate for weight loss surgery. Contact us to see what weight loss surgery options you might benefit from today.
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