LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- According to
research presented recently at the annual meeting of the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, obese patients looking to get a
joint replacement are more likely to have success with their hip or
knee surgery if they first undergo a bariatric procedure. While
bariatric surgery from talented surgeons like Michael Feiz, M.D., F.A.C.S. is by no means a
silver bullet to weight loss, it is a reliable tool to help
patients achieve the portion control necessary for consistent,
positive progress. Because joint replacements typically have worse
outcomes with obese individuals, losing the weight before having a
joint replacement can increase the chance of success.
Not only did bariatric procedures help patients avoid the pain
of future failed joint replacements, it was also proven to be cost
effective. Although the initial cost that insurance companies pay
for the bariatric surgery is often high, the weight that patients
lose after the surgery often saves them from having an equally
expensive follow up surgery for their joint replacement.
Additionally, losing weight has been shown by other studies to save
patients a great amount of money by not having to pay for all of
the medical expenses that go along with obesity and its related
comorbidities like diabetes and heart disease.
While the benefits of bariatric surgery have been proven to
outweigh the risks nationwide, it is still important to have your
procedure done by the best in your area. For anyone considering
weight loss surgery in Southern
California, Dr. Feiz one of the most respected surgeons both
because of his practice's zero percent mortality rate, and because
of the excellent post-operative support that his office provides
patients. The process of losing weight after bariatric surgery is a
journey that requires support, and especially with an additional
joint replacement surgery on the horizon, patients need to be sure
that they are doing everything that they can to set themselves up
for success.
It's also important to note that people who have already had a
bariatric procedure like a Lap Band, but haven't lost the weight
that they have hoped before a joint replacement procedure can also
go to Dr. Feiz for a revision surgery. Dr. Feiz is highly regarded
for his ability to perform Lap Band to Gastric Sleeve revision
surgery and renew patients' hope for successful weight loss. The
sleeve gastrectomy procedure has additional hormonal benefits not
provided by the Lap Band procedure that can help many patients curb
hunger cravings.
If you or someone you love is concerned with how their obesity
will affect their upcoming joint replacement procedure, or if you
simply want more information on how bariatric surgery can improve
health outcomes in general, you can call Dr. Feiz & Associates
at (800) 868-5946 or visit their web site at www.drfeiz.com.
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