Seattle weight loss surgeon – Obesity & Depression – Can Weight Loss Surgery Make You Happier?
There are many symptoms and causes of depression. Feeling sad, noticing changes in sleep patterns, and losing interest in things you used to enjoy may all be signs of depression. Being overweight could be the cause of these symptoms. Seattle weight loss surgeons have seen patients who are both overweight because they are depressed and who are depressed because they are overweight. It can be a vicious cycle for someone who ties their emotional state with food & eating.
And while depression can strike anyone at any time, weight can be a major contributor to the depression. In fact, those suffering with obesity have a 58 percent greater risk of developing depression than most others. Weight gain and depression may come about for many different reasons but by can become easier to manage when tackled together.
Exercise is an obvious way to combat weight-loss, but what many don’t know is that exercise can also have many benefits during depression. Endorphins are a primary benefit of exercise. Endorphins are a chemical protein released in the brain after approximately 20 minutes of exercise. This protein is a natural pain reliever and is so potent it is considered a “natural high” for continuing good feelings it provides long after exercise.
Mood levels can also be affected by sleep. And while sleep can be tricky during depression, not enough of it can be linked to both depression and obesity. Achieving 8 hours of sleep can help get the body rested, ready for the next day, and put you in a better mood. Exercising allows sleep to come easier and helps the body to stay asleep longer.
Another way to fight depression as well as excessive weight gain is to go outside for a walk. Taking a walk is one of the easiest and most convenient forms of exercise. All of the above paired with sensible eating can help battle both obesity and depression. Certain foods can help elevate moods while keeping you full longer and increasing metabolism.
Of course most doctors will suggest any of the above before suggesting weight loss surgery Seattle patients who have tried diet and exercise to no avail however, may be candidates for bariatric surgery procedures such as lap band or gastric bypass surgery. Both procedures involve making the stomach pouch smaller, controlling the amount of food intake and absorption into the body. The main difference between the two is that lap band Seattle experts recommend for those patients who seek a more temporary solution. Since the lap band is adjustable, and even removable, weight loss can be monitored and adjusted accordingly.
Gastric bypass Seattle experts say is a permanent solution and is recommended for those who have more significant weight to lose. Both bariatric procedures however allow patients to lose 60-80% of their total weight, and are able to keep it off long term. Each procedure also is linked to a reduction in obesity related health issues, including depression, diabetes, heart conditions, high blood pressure, etc.
For more information on whether weight loss surgery is right for you, please sign up for a free informational seminar at the Center for Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Center located at 34509 9th Ave S Federal Way WA 98003, or call 877-815-7774.
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