Dr. Michel Gagner, the specialist in bariatric surgery, realized two weeks ago a new intervention which, unlike the techniques favored to date, does not modify the digestive system. A non-invasive treatment approved less than six months ago by Health Canada, which is now a new option for people with obesity. The technique is based on an already known procedure. People who suffer from cancer of the throat or who are unable to feed by mouth can indeed have a tube placed in the stomach, which goes to the surface of the skin of the abdomen - percutaneous gastrostomy. Liquid food can be poured directly into the stomach. An intervention is now common. In the case of obese people, who do not want to have bariatric surgery, it's about doing the same thing, but the opposite. Instead of filling the stomach, it is emptied. The procedure involves inserting a tube into the stomach, which goes to the surface of the skin, where it is connected to a button. Half an ...
It is tempting to try to quickly remove the centimeters that weigh down the silhouette. But before trying the proposed solutions here 'stomach bandage, hoodia, Dr. Bernstein's diet and nonsurgical destruction of fat cells - read this article carefully to find out exactly what they promise as well as their potential risks. Rapid solutions for weight loss may give the impression that the good old medical precepts of 'reduced caloric intake and exercise - are out of date. But in the under-regulated world of fast methods, you have to be a savvy consumer. Some of the approaches presented below have been studied and are safer than others. Anyway, before trying one, talk to your doctor. 1. Laparoscopic gastric bandage What is? This intervention is for the obese. During this one-day operation (usually performed under general anesthesia using a tiny camera and a few incisions), the surgeon places an adjustable silicone ring around the upper part of the ...