Yes, gastric bypass surgery is a wonderful option for any person who needs to lose weight. But, did you know how the end result of that surgery can also help a disabled person beyond losing weight? Read the following information to learn how and let it help you - whether you are a person with a disability or not. It's motivational for all wanting to lose weight.
The information below is an example of how a person with limited mobility due to the disabling spine issues of severe degenerative disk disease, lumbar spondylosis disease and spinal canal stenonis as well as arthritis can get aditional benefits from gastric bypass surgery. Such disabilities can greatly contribute to weight gain thus further limiting mobility. The person who can barely get in and out of a wheelchair by themself to sit on a sofa, get into bed, into a car, etc. could eventually not be able to manuever their heavier body even that much. But with gastric bypass surgery, their weight loss can increase their now limited steps to eventually include going outside to get their mail and being able to attend some social functions they hadn't been able to walk to. Even being able to once again stand long enough at the kitchen sink to wash dishes can increase their sense of independence thus creating a certain sense of joy.
Even while still sitting in a wheelchair an example of simple exercise that can be done is using a resistance band. Some bariatric doctors send a band home with their gastric bypass patients. This is a good way to strengthen arms and legs at a pace that, if done sensibly, shouldn't aggrevate the spinal issues mentioned above.
As weight loss and exercise continue, a disabled person can feel strong enough to get out of that wheelchair and onto an exercise bike. Even if it's just 10 to 15 minutes of riding the bike, that's toning a body that hasn't had much if any toning in a while. It's strengthening muscles that haven't been used for just as long. It's HOPE for a better quality of life thanks to the decision to have gastric bypass surgery. Sure, it's possible their weight loss may be taking longer than for a patient able to exercise more strenuously for longer periods of time. But the rewards will eventually be just as great......if not more so.
With that kind of motivation, the disabled person will continue to lose weight far beyond the bariatric doctor's estimation. He or she will once again be able to walk their dog, even if it's just around the yard instead of a brisk jog through the park like in years past. But that short walk and renewed interaction with the dog is even more meaningful to a person with limited mobility. Also, do you know dog owners live longer! Mentally as well as physically, that person's outlook on everyday life is improved!
Now, because the disabled person who previously was unable to barely walk is exercising, however limited, their heart and lungs are functioning better too. Even when just sitting and visiting with friends, the labored breathing of an overweight, non-exercising person is no longer heard from across the room. The wide smile on his or her face when responding to friends questions of how they're doing is truly genuine! Daily life, in many more aspects, is good - thanks to gastric bypass surgery. Many of the disabled person's prayers are being answered thanks to the surgical gift their bariatric surgeon was blessed with. That person with a disability feels life more worth living DESPITE that disability.
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