Mother and daughter work together to lose 112 kilograms! "Gastric Reduction and Colonectomy" Ends Morbid Obesity

Is obesity hereditary? When a family member has obesity problems, in addition to being related to genetic genes, lifestyle is actually an important factor affecting family obesity. For example, family members' eating and exercise habits are the main causes of obesity. Statistics from the International Metabolic and Physical Medicine Center of Annan Hospital show that through weight loss metabolic surgery, patients with morbid obesity (BMI>32.5) can lose an average of 70-85% of their excess weight, returning them to a standard weight and body shape, and regaining a healthy and confident life.

The mother and daughter underwent gastric reduction and colonectomy surgery and lost 112 kilograms together. (Center) Dr. Huang Zhikun. (Photo courtesy of Taichung Annan Hospital International Metabolic and Physical Medicine Center)

Dr. Huang Zhikun, director of the International Metabolic and Physical Medicine Center of Taichung Affiliated Hospital and Annan Hospital, pointed out that Ms. Fang, who works as an administrative staff member, has been troubled by being overweight since she was a child. In junior high school, she faced pressure to enter higher education and tight tutoring schedule, so she had to rely on eating out for three meals a day. As a result of the high-fat and high-calorie diet every day, Ms. Fang's weight soared to 100 kilograms. Although he lost nearly 40 kilograms in high school through aggressive dieting and exercise, his basal metabolic rate dropped due to improper weight loss methods. However, when he resumed a normal diet, his weight began to rebound. After entering the workplace, her weight continued to fluctuate. In addition, due to her irregular diet and rest due to her shift work, her weight rose again to 110 kg. She also developed metabolic diseases such as the three highs and severe fatty liver. Therefore, after evaluation, a "gastric reduction and intestinal dilatation surgery" was arranged for Ms. Fang.

One year after the operation, Ms. Fang's weight dropped from 112 kg to 48 kg, and her body fat percentage dropped from 55.4% to 19%, a total loss of 64 kg, equivalent to the weight of an adult woman. Not only did Ms. Fang reduce her clothing size by 5 sizes, she also said goodbye to metabolic diseases such as the three highs and diabetes. The gastric reduction and colonectomy surgery significantly changed Ms. Fang's morbid body shape and increased her self-confidence. It also encouraged her mother, who also suffered from long-term obesity and weighed 117.5 kg, to undergo the surgery and say goodbye to morbid obesity forever. In the past, Ms. Fang, who was confined to a wheelchair due to her weight, also successfully lost nearly 50 kilograms through Dr. Huang's gastric reduction and colonectomy surgery.

Gastric reduction and colonectomy can reduce weight and improve postoperative malnutrition

Dr. Huang Chih-kun said, "In the past, many people would resist weight loss surgery to improve their weight. On the one hand, they were afraid of surgery, and on the other hand, many people still had the stereotype that traditional weight loss surgery such as gastric bypass surgery would cause patients to suffer from malnutrition after surgery and require them to take vitamins for life! The new generation of gastric reduction and intestinal bypass surgery not only allows patients to have a better weight loss effect than sleeve gastrectomy, but also improves the malnutrition problem after surgery. At the same time, it can also change gastrointestinal hormones through partial small intestinal bypass, so that patients can increase their sense of satiety and reduce excess food intake, thereby reducing the chance of weight gain after surgery."

Director Huang Zhikun said that the mother and daughter lost a total of 112 kilograms. In addition to returning to a healthy weight and confident body shape, the nutritionists and sports therapists from the International Metabolic and Physical Medicine Center also provided health education guidance to other family members after the operation, allowing the Fang family to rebuild correct eating and exercise habits and eliminate obesity. In the past six years, the International Metabolic and Physical Medicine Center of Annan Hospital has helped 888 patients say goodbye to obesity and metabolic diseases. It has also developed exclusive personalized weight loss and metabolic treatment plans for patients with different obesity levels and lifestyles. Not only can they return to the standard weight range, but they can also say goodbye to long-term metabolic diseases and medication. A better new life is really not just a dream.