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The Importance of Hydration for Weight Loss

April 25, 2021
The Importance of Hydration for Weight Loss

Water plays an important role in not only your overall health, but in the weight-loss journey. Hydrating is especially important if you’ve had the Lap-Band® Surgery, as failing to stay hydrated after a bariatric procedure can lead to hospitalization due to dehydration. Water helps flush the system, aids in digestion, and reduces fluid retention, so you should prioritize drinking several glasses per day.  

A Healthy Option 

When you’re thirsty, do you grab for a glass of water or something sugary, like alcohol, soda, or juice? Drinking more water is linked to reduced kilojoule consumption. Drinking a glass of water instead of an alternative like juice or soda helps you lower your kilojoule and sugar consumption naturally because water is free of kilojoules and sugar. It’s easy to over-consume when drinking; you may not realize how many kilojoules you are consuming when you grab a glass of juice. Not to mention, the artificial sugars in juice and soda have been linked to feelings of hunger even when you may not be hungry.  

Reduce Appetite 

Sometimes you may feel hungry when you are actually just thirsty. Regularly drinking water, especially before meals, can have several benefits. Drinking a glass of water expands your stomach and sends the signal to your brain that you are full. So instead of reaching for a snack, you may want to instead drink a glass of water and wait a few minutes to see if you are truly hungry. 

Burn Calories

Some studies show that staying hydrated can help you perform better during your exercise sessions, and it can even help you burn calories. This may be partially because your metabolism has to work harder to warm cold water and if you are dehydrated, your metabolism slows. 

Daily Water Intake

How much water you should drink per day varies from person to person depending upon a variety of factors, including how much an individual sweats per day. Be sure you always carry a reusable water bottle with you so you can refill it throughout the day. A good rule of thumb is to drink water when you are thirsty and to sip on it throughout the day. This should equate to drinking about 1-2 litres of water per day. 

It’s important to remember that drinking water is only one piece of the larger puzzle. You must still follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly.  

Important LAP-BAND® System Safety Information

Indications: The LAP-BAND AP® Systems is indicated for use in weight reduction for severely obese patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 35 or a BMI of at least 30 with one or more severe comorbid conditions, or those who are 100 pounds or more over their estimated ideal weight according to the 1983 Metropolitan Life Insurance Tables (use the midpoint for medium frame). It is indicated for use only in severely obese patients 14 years and older who have failed more conservative weight-reduction alternatives, such as supervised diet, exercise and behavior modification programs. Patients who elect to have this surgery must make the commitment to accept significant changes in their eating habits for the rest of their lives. Weight loss associated with the LAP-BAND® System has been shown to improve or lead to remission of type 2 diabetes in patients with BMI greater than or equal to 35.

Contraindications: The LAP-BAND® AP System is not recommended for patients under 14, patients with conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or increase the risk of poor results (e.g., inflammatory or cardiopulmonary diseases, GI conditions, symptoms or family history of autoimmune disease, cirrhosis), who are unwilling or unable to comply with the required dietary restrictions, who have alcohol or drug addictions, or who currently are or may be pregnant.

Warnings: The LAP-BAND® AP System is a long-term implant. Explant and replacement surgery may be required. Patients who become pregnant or severely ill, or who require more extensive nutrition may require deflation of their bands. Anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin, should be used with caution and may contribute to an increased risk of band erosion.

Adverse Events: Placement of the LAP-BAND® AP System is major surgery and, as with any surgery, death can occur. Possible complications include the risks associated with the medications and methods used during surgery, the risks associated with any surgical procedure, and the patient’s ability to tolerate a foreign object implanted in the body. Band slippage, erosion and deflation, reflux, obstruction of the stomach, dilatation of the oesophagus, infection, or nausea and vomiting may occur. Reoperation may be required. Rapid weight loss may result in complications that may require additional surgery. Deflation of the band may alleviate excessively rapid weight loss or oesophageal dilatation.

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References:
1. O'Brien, Annemarie Hindle, Leah Brennan, Stewart Skinner, Paul Burton, et al. "Long-Term Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Weight Loss at 10 or More Years for All Bariatric Procedures and a Single-Centre Review of 20-Year Outcomes After Adjustable Gastric Banding." Obesity Surgery. The Journal of Metabolic Surgery and Allied Care. Published online: 06 October 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-3525-0
2. Data on File: ReShape Lifesciences Inc.

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