巴西女勁減88公斤變索女KOL 勉勵胖胖：【不放棄！】

原本體重達146公斤的瓦利塔特，除接受 #縮胃手術，又聘私人健身教練和減少食量，終減去88公斤。

「如果半途而廢，就會回到原點。」巴西女子瓦利塔特最肥時體重達146公斤（約321磅），屬於癡肥。她於2010年決定裝上胃束帶減少食量，再聘私人健身教練，並配合低卡飲食，終成功減去88公斤，判若兩人。她在Instagram分享減肥歷程，現已成為巴西網紅，吸引逾90萬粉絲追蹤。

參考資料: http://hd.stheadline.com/news/realtime/wo/1217377/
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為何要治療<肥胖>？

一副圓碌碌的身形，不單純是外貌，穿不上「靚衫」的問題，更嚴重的是，過重會引致很多慢性疾病，影響健康，甚至致命。


一般來說，肥胖與糖尿病、高血壓、心臟病、足踝退化、睡眠窒息、高血脂等有關，而女士的經期不準或荷爾蒙分泌問題等，也與肥胖息息相關。另方面，中央肥胖更是代謝綜合症的主要成因，大大增加患上中風、心血管疾病及糖尿病的機會。相較西方國家，亞洲人出現中央肥胖情況更較多。


至於同樣較多亞洲人患上的糖尿病，亦絕不可輕視，此症會引發很多併發症，例如青光眼及心臟病等。不過，不少糖尿病患者也忽視肥胖的問題，認為過重不是疾病，很多時在服藥及注射胰島素後，仍久久未能抑制血糖過高，才醒覺肥胖的問題性，在家庭醫生轉介下，向專科醫生求診進行減重手術。


若BMI達25至29.9，這屬於中度肥胖，在30或以上則屬嚴重肥胖。根據亞太代謝性疾病和肥胖外科學會（APMBSS）建議，亞洲人BMI達32並同時患上糖尿病或其他兩種有關肥胖的疾病例如高血壓，或BMI超過37以上的患者，可能有需要進行減重手術。

參考資料: https://obesitysurgery.com.hk/
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途，如果你有任何醫療問題，
應向自己的外科醫生查詢，而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

癡肥小姊妹共重141公斤

印度一對6歲和8歲的癡肥姊妹，最嚴重的時候分別重82及59公斤，更出現呼吸困難等問題，幸有一名醫生伸出援手，免費為她們作縮胃手術。姐姐約吉塔(Yogita)和妹妹埃米莎(Amisha)食量驚人，午餐及晚餐可吃半斤飯、3碗咖喱、8塊印度麥餅、一打香蕉及大量著片及餅乾等零食，每日並喝牛奶及可樂各約一公升。在接受肥胖病學醫生馬漢德拿(Dr Mahendra Narwaria)的免費手術後，兩人分別輕了10及9公斤，讓月薪僅35英鎊(約380港元)的父親及身為家庭主婦的母親感激不已。

參考資料: https://www.am730.com.hk/news/%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E/%E3%80%90%E5%B9%B4%E7%B4%80%E5%92%81%E7%B4%B0%E5%B0%B1%E8%A6%81%E7%B8%AE%E8%83%83%E3%80%91%E7%99%A1%E8%82%A5%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%8A%E5%A6%B9%E5%85%B1%E9%87%8D141%E5%85%AC%E6%96%A4-123838
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Procedures of Intra-gastric Balloon

For patients who are overweight but are still indecisive about undergoing surgery, endoscopic intra-gastric balloon is an option. A saline-filled balloon will be placed inside the top of the stomach, reducing stomach volume and giving a sensation of satiety. This is only a TEMPORARY treatment, as the balloon cannot be placed in the stomach for more than 6 months. Patients should maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly for effective weight loss.

 

Procedures of Intra-gastric Balloon

Placement of gastric balloon is relatively simple compared to other surgeries. Patients will be sedated and a balloon will be placed inside the stomach with the help of an endoscope. Saline with blue dye will then be injected into the balloon via a catheter. The volume to be injected depends on the patient’s condition, which is about 400-600ml in general.

The procedure takes around 30 minutes and hospitalization is not usually required. Fluid diet is usually advised for the first week after procedure. Also during the first week after balloon placement, patients may experience stomach discomfort or pain, vomiting and abdominal distention.

 

Benefits of intra-gastric balloon

• Low risk: Intra-gastric balloon is a non-invasive and low risk procedure. Patients can experience quick recovery, and no general anesthesia is required.
• Improved eating habits: Patients will easily experience fullness during food intake and thereby reducing volume. The speed of food intake is also important and needs to be adjusted. Dietitian will be instructing you on various eating habit changes.
• Reversible: Placement of the balloon is only a temporary measure. Patients need to continue with their eating habit changes to maintain their weight loss.
• Widely applicable: Patients with lower BMI may also consider to undergo this low risk procedure.

Risks of intra-gastric balloon

• The balloon may break and cause leakage and bowel obstruction.
• Intra-gastric balloon may cause gastric ulcer, although this is rare.
• Some patients may experience severe discomfort and vomiting.

Reference information: http://www.obesitysurgery.com.hk/english.html

The information aims to provide educational purpose only. 

Anyone reading it should consult Surgery Specialist before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.