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Seven years after gastric surgery: Dominik's new lifestyle is exciting!
Dominik Richter, 33 years old, talks about his stomach operation and the new attitude to life after losing weight in Meißen.
Seven years after gastric surgery: Dominik's new lifestyle is exciting!
The decision to have stomach surgery changes the lives of many people - one example of this is Dominik Richter, 33 years old and living in Lampertswalde. He had the operation because of his long-standing problems with being overweight and today, seven years after the operation, he looks back with satisfaction on his decision. He reports feeling no regrets about the operation and confidently emphasizes that he would “do it again.” He used to weigh more than 180 kilos and had difficulty finding clothes that fit. Today he attaches particular importance to attractive shirts that can be easily tucked into his pants and underline his new attitude to life. Thanks to the operation, not only has his weight been reduced, but his quality of life has also significantly improved, as Sächsische.de reports.
Obesity, which is considered a widespread disease in Germany, affects between 16 and 24 percent of the population and is often accompanied by serious comorbidities such as high blood pressure and diabetes. In 2023, over 26,000 bariatric operations were performed in Germany - a dramatic increase from around 5,000 operations in 2010. The most common method is sleeve gastrectomy, in which the stomach volume is reduced. This shows that more and more people are seeking surgical intervention to change their life situation, especially when conventional therapies have failed. Interestingly, long-term adjustments to lifestyle are also crucial in order to ensure the long-term success of the operation, as Apotheken Umschau emphasizes.
Consequences of surgery and long-term studies
Aftercare after bariatric surgery should not be underestimated. Around three quarters of those operated on have to plan regular hospital visits. These visits are often necessary due to complications or mental health issues. A common concern among patients is late complications such as heartburn or nutritional deficiencies, especially micronutrient deficiencies. A study found that almost half of obesity patients showed signs of micronutrient deficiency, with vitamin D being particularly affected. Fat tissue stores vitamin D, which can influence blood levels, a study shows. The results show that balanced nutrient intake after surgery is essential for patients to benefit from the positive effects of the procedures, reports PMC.
The previous information should be viewed critically from time to time, because not all micronutrient values clearly correlate with a health deficiency. Vitamin B12 and other nutrients in particular have shown in various studies that their values do not always reflect current health. In obesity patients, subclinical inflammation can significantly influence micronutrient status. Overall, thorough aftercare is of the utmost importance for people after stomach surgery in order to sustainably improve the quality of life and minimize health risks.