Obesity is a bigger problem in the UK than ever before. Many people die from it each year as they are unwilling or unable to change their eating habits and unhealthy lifestyles. Approximately £5.1 billion per year is spent by the NHS on obesity related patients. It is thought that there may be a genetic link that controls how much people feel they need to eat. Sometimes there are certain health conditions that mean people put on weight, but usually it is down to personal greed or comfort eating, which can be curbed using the right methods. Fast food is also more readily available than ever before and the cost of healthy foods has risen, which definitely doesn’t help matters.
When wanting to lose weight, people often try eating healthy foods, smaller portions or try out various diets. Celebrity diets are often tried as they have so much media attention but these do not always work, and sometimes are not even completely true. There are various diet pills that people try, which can sometimes be dangerous and should definitely not be used for long periods of time. It is best to speak to your doctor about options when trying to lose weight. They will often refer you to a dietician and help you create a healthy eating and exercise plan. Drinking more water is also a good idea as it can help to fill you up. Sometimes people eat instead of drinking as they think they are hungry when really they just need liquids.
Weight loss operations, such as gastric banding, are often a last resort as they can be risky, and sometimes expensive. The size of the stomach is reduced by inserting an adjustable band around one section of it. This makes the patient feel much fuller when eating smaller portions, so they therefore need to eat less, which helps them to lose weight. This operation can also be reversible, which is seen as an attractive side to this option. You will still need to stick to a healthy eating plan and exercise regime if you do decide to get it removed afterwards though, as you will be likely to put on weight again otherwise.
Blood clots are possible in all surgeries and there can be a higher risk in overweight and obese patients. After the gastric banding operation, you may be given painkillers and a diet plan to stick to over the next few weeks. You will often be able to go home the day after the surgery so long as you have someone to drive you. The diet will just be liquids to start with and then pureed foods. Vitamin supplements may also be recommended.
When wanting to lose weight, people often try eating healthy foods, smaller portions or try out various diets. Celebrity diets are often tried as they have so much media attention but these do not always work, and sometimes are not even completely true. There are various diet pills that people try, which can sometimes be dangerous and should definitely not be used for long periods of time. It is best to speak to your doctor about options when trying to lose weight. They will often refer you to a dietician and help you create a healthy eating and exercise plan. Drinking more water is also a good idea as it can help to fill you up. Sometimes people eat instead of drinking as they think they are hungry when really they just need liquids.
Weight loss operations, such as gastric banding, are often a last resort as they can be risky, and sometimes expensive. The size of the stomach is reduced by inserting an adjustable band around one section of it. This makes the patient feel much fuller when eating smaller portions, so they therefore need to eat less, which helps them to lose weight. This operation can also be reversible, which is seen as an attractive side to this option. You will still need to stick to a healthy eating plan and exercise regime if you do decide to get it removed afterwards though, as you will be likely to put on weight again otherwise.
Blood clots are possible in all surgeries and there can be a higher risk in overweight and obese patients. After the gastric banding operation, you may be given painkillers and a diet plan to stick to over the next few weeks. You will often be able to go home the day after the surgery so long as you have someone to drive you. The diet will just be liquids to start with and then pureed foods. Vitamin supplements may also be recommended.
