With more people now living longer, the result has been new health issues facing the increasing aging population.
Our society is now seeing an increase in obesity rates among the aging population.
The issue of obesity and the aging population has become a serious medical issue.
Because obesity has become a health issue across all spectrums of the population, medical science has developed safer and effective weight loss surgery methods.
One such method is Lap Band Surgery.
Research has revealed that Lap Band Surgery in older people is a safe way to help older people lose weight and live healthier lives.
Morbid obesity and mortality rates have been steadily increasing which has led medical researchers to come up with safe ways to help the obese drop the excess weight.
There have been a number of studies that have shown that Lap Band Surgery has become a very safe and effective method of helping patients 50 and over lose weight.
Results have shown that older patients suffering from obesity who have had Lap Band Surgery have experienced no more significant complications than any other age group.
Any complications were consistent with other typical complications that can happen such as pouch dilations, band slippages, and band erosion, The rates of these complications, like the other age groups, were very low which is consistent with the research indicating that Lab Band Surgery is a safe and minimally invasive procedure.
Weight loss surgery for an older person has shown to be an effective method of losing weight.
The weight loss achieved was much the same as younger people who had the surgery.
Weight loss patients who have undergone the surgery not only experience a drastic loss of weight, but they also experienced relief of symptoms and conditions resulting from obesity such as alleviating or resolving diabetes, breathing better because lung function is improved, adapting a healthier and active lifestyle, living longer, and reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Obese older patients have experienced a number of other improvements in their quality of life such as improved energy levels, mental health, and an improvement in their overall physical well being.
The result of having this surgery means fewer trips to the doctor and the hospital, which means less of a financial strain on society.
The increase in the aging population along with the increase in the rates of obesity has become a major health concern in our society.
Fortunately, research has shown that the majority of patients who are older have had positive results after having Lap Band Surgery.
Most medical experts believe that the age of a potential Lap Band Surgery candidate should not be an issue when considering him or her for the weight loss procedure.
If you are an obese older person who is considering Lap Band Surgery, it is important to consult with you physician and a Lab Band Surgeon to discuss if the surgery is right for you.
The result of having this type of weight loss procedure can be a longer, happier, and healthier life.