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The alternative to surgery for stomach?

Abilities system is a novel technique for treating obesity trying to get the most from bariatric surgery (above all, his undoubted and enduring results), but without the disadvantages of such surgery means, such as risk and side effects of some importance. Abilities system has recently received European Union CE mark in order to be marketed in their territory.

Experts are unanimous when an opinion about which is the most effective against obesity: the bariatric surgery. However, are probably also fear when their risk and side effects because it is an invasive procedure of great organization, which is a major anatomical change. Therefore, is reserved for severe cases of obesity surgery for those who do it more risky and limited to.
Abilities The system involves the implantation of a device similar to a cardiac pacemaker. But instead of inserting electrodes into the heart, is made in the stomach. The apparatus detects when a person eats or drinks, and emits a low-level electrical impulses to the stomach that make you feel satisfied before completely filled. Is implemented through a simple intervention is based on the same technology, well proven, the cardiac pacemaker.
Since this device does not alter the digestive system, its side effects are minimal. And, moreover, is relatively minor intervention, risks and complications thereof have nothing to do with the classic bariatric caused, sometimes, a worsening quality of life.
Moreover, the system automatically records when the person wearing it eats or drinks, and even those times when you exercise. These data can be transferred to external devices via a wireless connection, which allows to know the dietary habits and behavior of the patient. This helps to develop strategies to combat obesity.
As the results, Thomas Horbach, chief of surgery Stadtkrankenhaus Schwabach, a German clinic specializing in treatment of obesity in which we have tested the new device, says that "patients who are has implemented the system have achieved substantial weight loss without suffering almost none of the side effects seen with other bariatric operations. " In any case, patients are advised, after implantation, which follow a healthy diet and exercise.
However, we must remember the experience, often frustrating, many promises that seemed to be the ultimate solution to the problem of obesity and then were not at all. Therefore, we think it is appropriate Adelgazar.net to wait for further study and, above all, more independent and long term before making a decision.
Abilities has been developed by the company IntraPace, California (United States).
Adelgazar.Net Article prepared by March 2011,
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