Every person strives for beauty and health. However, sometimes it happens that the once beautiful and young body is subjected to a serious test - obesity. In a conversation with IA RuNews24.ru, plastic surgeon Elizaveta Varanavskaya noted that losing weight in this condition can be dangerous without competent support.
“Slimming in serious obesity is a long and complex process that requires an individualized approach and control by specialists. Independent experiments with diets and physical activity can lead to undesirable consequences,” the surgeon emphasized.
Varanavskaya noted that first it is necessary to undergo an examination to identify chronic diseases. Only after that, the nutritionist will help to make an individualized nutrition plan taking into account the state of health and lifestyle of the person seeking help.
“Do not set yourself unrealistic goals. A safe rate of weight loss is 0.5-1 kg per week.Avoid extreme diets - starvation and severe dietary restrictions can lead to serious problems. And remember that weight loss should be the result of a change in two factors: eating habits and physical activity, “- comments the doctor.
She said that the diet should include a sufficient amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals. It is necessary to create a calorie deficit, but not through starvation, but by reducing portions and eliminating harmful products. Of course, weight loss is a complete refusal of fast food, convenience foods, sweets and carbonated drinks.
“Surgical treatment is prescribed on indications and in extreme cases. For example, bariatric surgery - which is surgery to reduce the volume of the stomach (bandaging, sleeve gastroplasty, gastric bypass) - can be an effective method of weight loss in severe obesity. Surgery is necessary when other methods of weight loss do not bring results, and obesity is a threat to the patient's life”, - emphasizes the expert.
The speaker noted that surgery is not a panacea. After it, a person must follow a strict diet and regular exercise to consolidate the result. It may also be necessary to remove excess skin, because after weight loss there is often a problem of excess skin, which can be removed surgically (abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, femoroplasty, etc.).
“Remember that weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint after all, safe weight loss for severe obesity is a long process. Be patient, persistent and do not be afraid of anything,” summarizes the doctor.