Discover A New Technology To Cure Obesity
Until now, treatments for serious obesity have been linked to risky interventions. Other treatments, such as the gastric balloon, involve a lot of personal and psychological investment.
However, a new therapy has been approved and it is working well. This approach can help solve some of the problems associated with obesity.
It is known as the AspireAssist system, which looks quite simple and tries to decrease the amount of calories the body absorbs. Best of all, there’s no need for surgery.
A new treatment for obese people
We speak of serious overweight when a person has a Body Mass Index (BMI) that is more than 40. Being so overweight probably limits their quality of life. In addition, it can cause serious illnesses, which can lead to death at a very young age.
The causes of morbid obesity
Being severely overweight is not simply a multiplication of overeating, a lack of willpower, or simply using food as emotional support. Scientific research indicates that several factors often play a role in these cases:
- Genetic predisposition certainly plays a role. This is what can cause a person who is dieting and exercising to still have trouble losing weight.
- Metabolism is another aspect to consider.
- Your environment, education and certain illnesses are other important variables.
Experts also state that there is a theory known as ‘ set point’. This means that the brain has a kind of thermostat that ensures that some people may be more sensitive to being overweight than others.
An example
Let’s look at an example.
If you decide to reduce your calorie intake, your brain will respond by slowing down your metabolism. You may lose weight for a few weeks, but you will regain the lost pounds soon enough. This is your body ‘s set point.
A New Approach to Treating Obesity
The Daser Medical Laboratory has developed a device that is already being distributed worldwide and has now been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
AspireAssist is a bypass
- A doctor inserts it into the stomach through an endoscopic procedure (using a small silicone tube).
- The silicone tube acts as a gate between the stomach and the outside world to function as a starting point.
- This port, or stoma, is only two centimeters in diameter and is neither visible nor obnoxious.
- The goal is as follows: the patient can remove food that is stored in the stomach.
AspireAssist absorbs around 30% of the food contained in the stomach
- It is able to calculate how much should be removed so that the patient will only consume the calories needed during subsequent digestion.
- The device also has a security measure. The patient can never increase the number himself. However, the procedure is not useful if it is not part of a program that includes monitoring and control. This is very important to remember.
Patients must remain under treatment at their medical facility to continue operating the device to ensure their health and safety are maintained.
What patients need to know about this new technique
Many of the treatments for lowering BMI normally involve some form of risk. Surgeries and post-operative care can be very sensitive and not all overweight patients can undergo these procedures.
However, it is important to remember that this method of food elimination is not a solution to being overweight: it is a means. Its advantage lies in the fact that it is easy to apply and that the side effects are minimal, but without personal responsibility it serves no purpose.
In addition, some factors must be taken into account:
- The patient should be part of a rigorous medical monitoring and control program. It will help him/her to improve his/her eating habits and lifestyle.
- The procedure will take five years. After this time, and once the patient reaches the appropriate weight, AspireAssist is discontinued to maintain these new habits.
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As you can see, science and medicine remain committed to responding to a public health crisis such as severe obesity.
