Gastric bypass surgery

74-75) explained that an integral factor in enzymatic digestion is the pH of individual sections of the digestive tract. The highly acidic pH of the stomach’s gastric juice is needed to not only prevent bacterial growth, but to create an optimal environment for it’s enzymes to digest the food (now chyme) received through the cardioesophageal sphincter. The small intestine cannot handle such high pH, therefore…

Antacid Potency Temi Aladegbemi and Ge’vonta Stewart Chemistry Honors 6th pd Central Gwinnett High School 9 September 2017 Abstract: When an acid and a base combine, the base neutralizes the acid in a chemical reaction. This is how an antacid works (Gomez). During this project, we will test which of the 3 generic brand antacids chosen are most potent in neutralizing lemon and grape juice. This can be helpful in a real life situations, if you are experiencing heartburn, acid reflux,…

Smith S. C., et al. Long-term mortality after gastric bypass surgery. N Engl J Med. 2007;357(8):753–761. [PubMed] Adams and Smith (2007) collaborate and state, Success is measured by excess body weight (EBW) loss, which is current body weight minus ideal body weight. On average a person should lose 100 pounds off of their original weight before their surgery. Adams and Smith offer honest advice to patients that just received their gastric bypass. In summary, they dwell on how important it is…

- What is the issue being addressed? When food is swallowed it enters oesophagus – carrying food from the mouth to the stomach for further digestion. Contractions called peristalsis push the food down the oesophagus through a muscular valve called the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) and into the stomach. The digestive juices secreted by the stomach are highly acidic. When the stomach contracts to move the food into the intestine the LES closes tightly in order to prevent these acidic juices…

INTRODUCTION: Indigestion is difficulty digesting food; it causes pain or discomfort in the stomach. Most commonly, people suffer from indigestion by overeating, drinking alcohol while eating, or eating greasy, fried or spicy foods. Acid in the stomach helps digest food and prevents infection. Mucus lines the stomach, bowel and oesophagus and acts as a barrier against the acid. If the layer of mucous gets damaged, the stomach acid can aggravate and cause inflammation to the stomach; this leads…

An antacid is composed of a basic chemical compound (the active ingredient), which is an essential component of a neutralization reaction. When this compound along with an acidic compound (HCl) dissociates, it react and form neutralized components such as water and a salt. This is an ideal mechanism of action for individuals who suffer from acid reflux or heartburn conditions because the excessive HCl that is found in the stomach can be alleviated by ingesting antacid tablets. This experiment…

Bariatric, or weight loss surgery includes several procedures that are performed on people who have a problem with obesity. Following bariatric surgery, a person will lose weight due by decreasing the size of the stomach. Reducing the size of the stomach can be done using several different methods. Weight is lost following bariatric surgery because of the changes that are made to your digestive system. The surgery will help you limit the amount of food you can eat and the absorption of…

DON’T STRESS YOUR SCALP . Avoid SOME Hair Loss! You are most-likely aware that having Bariatric or Gastric Bypass surgery DOES cause you to experience “some” type of hair loss as you lose the weight so rapidly. You’ve heard the rumors, and they are TRUE to the point that you WILL LOSE some hair but you will not be bald in the least! In all of my years attending a support group, NEVER have I seen one bald person yet! So rest assured that although you DO lose “some” hair, it won’t be all. Let’s…

Band System uses a Lap Band which is an adjustable gastric band that is actually a silicone belt that is placed around the top of the stomach. Lap Band surgery is one in which this band is placed dividing the stomach into two parts with the upper part forming a pouch which is connected to the lower part of the stomach through a narrow passage. It's a weight loss surgery but unlike gastric bypass surgery it is temporary whereas gastric bypass surgery is permanent and requires much more of a…

Obesity is one of the many healthcare issues in America. Obesity has been linked to cause diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (“Health value of bariatric surgery demonstrated in trials,” 2014). According to the Center of Diseases Control (2016), obesity is classified as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30. The population who is classified above 30 is then subcategorized into moderate obese which is a BMI of 30 to 40 or extremely obese, a BMI greater than 40. In the United…