Liposuction and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Table of Contents

Abstract4

Liposuction and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding5

Introduction5

Discussion6

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding6

Prevalence of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding using Epidemiological Data7

Analysis of the causal and contextual determinants of the health issue using a social environmental model of health7

Identification and critique of the health and social services/programs tasked with addressing the social/environmental/health issue7

Conclusion8

References9

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyse why Liposuction and most importantly Lap Gastric Banding is growing as a successful treatment of obesity. This research paper will also present epidemiological data, and evaluate the causes and treatments associated with the prevalent health issue. It will also analyse the relationship between causal and contextual determinants of the health issue using a social environmental model of health. A critical perspective of various governmental agencies and programs will also be touched upon.

Liposuction and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Introduction

Behavioural intervention, such as achieving weight loss through lifestyle adjustment which includes dieting and/or physical activity or the usage of weight loss drugs is regarded as a long-term approach for reducing excess weight. Such an approach is often unsuccessful for severely obese or morbid patients. Therefore, doctors and obese patients are increasingly reverting to Bariatric surgery for treating obesity. Of the two types, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding operation (LAGB) is most frequent. The lap band, as commonly referred to as, is defined as a surgical procedure which places a silicone band around the top portion of the stomach with the intention of reducing food consumption. Patients with a lap band feel satiated, even with a smaller food intake (Brown et al., 2009).

The treatment of lap gastric banding stems from the primary health issue of excess weight, which is referred to as the presence of a chronic medical condition where an individual suffers multiple adverse effects and health problems, such as reduced life expectancy, significantly increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis (problems related to joints and bones), high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer. The cause of all these health issues is the accumulation of excess fat in the human body. It should be noted that a certain amount of fat is a natural requirement for shock absorption, storing energy, heat insulation, and other bodily functions; however obese patients often exceed the maximum intake of fat and as a result suffer from obesity.

The case study highlights Lucy, 35, who lives in the country side of Australia with her parents. She is struggling with the problem of overweight for all her life and became diabetic at 30. Part of her problem is hereditary in nature, her parents are also overweight. The second factor contributing to her obesity is the eating habits of the family. Because the family lives quite a distance from the nearest shopping centre, they fill their stock on a bi-monthly basis. Another problem is that the family source of income is farming and since the government has not supported lap banding surgery under Medicare (health care plan), she has been saving for the ...