RESTRICTIVE SURGERY - STOMACH STAPLING

Restrictive Surgery (Stomach Stapling) involves a reduction in the size of the stomach so as the individual is able to eat less, thus losing weight. The individual may feel full after eating a very tiny amount of food.  

A 'pouch' is created by the surgeon during surgery that becomes 'the tummy' so to speak, and is capable of holding only an ounce or so of food.  With time, the pouch expands to hold up to three ounces of food.  

At this point, the patient can stretch the pouch by an increase in food intake. When a certain level is reached, the individual may begin to regain weight. Some people regain all the weight, and more.

Only 30% of the individuals who undergo this procedure achieve reaching 'normal weight'. Others may achieve weight loss to some degree.  

So as you can see, stomach stapling is not a guarantee for weight loss success and it comes with serious risks.

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