Metabolic & bariatric care · Austin, South Austin & Cedar Park
Why We Call It Metabolic Surgery.
The operation changes more than stomach size. Understanding the biology helps explain both the benefit and the need for follow-up.
Appetite is a biological signal
Hunger and fullness are influenced by signals among the digestive tract, brain and other organs. Metabolic surgery changes some of those signals as well as the route or capacity of the digestive system. This is one reason that surgery should be understood as treatment for a chronic disease, rather than a test of willpower.
Different operations change different things
Sleeve changes the stomach without rerouting the intestine. Bypass changes the stomach pouch and intestinal route. SADI-S and duodenal switch add a more extensive intestinal component. The effects on food tolerance, absorption, nutrition and metabolic health are therefore different. Your evaluation matches these features to your health.
The operation begins a continuing plan
Metabolic changes can support health improvement, but they do not remove the need for nutrition, activity, supplements and clinical follow-up. Ongoing care checks both the benefits and the unintended consequences, and makes room for additional treatment if your needs change.
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