But in this operation, the surgeon creates a small pouch to which the intestine is attached. After either procedure, the patient is able to eat only about 2 ounces of food before feeling pain or vomiting. The weight loss can be dramatic. However, here again the system can be defeated by drinking high-caloric liquids or by stuffing oneself and over time stretching the pouch to accommodate more food. In addition, the staples can pull out.
Intestinal bypass requires detaching a large section from the center of the small intestine.
This decreases the ability of the body to absorb calories. So theoretically it allows people to eat as much as they want. Unfortunately, complications often occur, and in many cases the operation has to be reversed. Lipectomy is basically a cosmetic operation. This procedure uses a powerful vacuum to draw fat from the hips, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs and sometimes the knees, ankles, chin and arms.