...Two Methods of Weight Loss For many people, weight loss is a challenge. This writer continues to struggle to lose weight, but recently lost 35 pounds from healthy eating and exercising. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight requires a lifestyle change of healthy eating and exercise, and for those with medical problems they may need to turn to other another method for assistance, like my friend Sarah who chose gastric bypass surgery. Healthy eating and exercise and gastric bypass surgery have similarities and differences but both will help in the success of weight loss. Lifestyle changes, healthy eating with portion control, exercise, and medical guidelines are some of the similarities and difference that aide in these two methods of weight loss. With healthy eating and exercise, and gastric bypass surgery a person needs motivation and the need to make lifestyle changes in order for them to succeed in weight loss. There are obstacles a person taking gastric bypass surgery as a method of weight loss needs to go through to accomplish their weight loss goal, and remain healthy. Gastric bypass surgery requires physician’s instruction and nutritional guidance in order to accomplish a lifestyle change. Consulting a doctor for a guide to what to do before and after surgery is beneficial to the person considering gastric bypass surgery because there are many behaviors one must do post-surgery. Eating behaviors need to be changed post gastric bypass surgery; chewing their food excessively...
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...realistic. People ask the question “why don’t I look like the models on the television or in magazines?” we don’t look like models that we see in the media because the average model is taller and weighs 23 percent, or almost a quarter less than the average woman who Is 5'4" and weighs 148 lbs. In the dove ad that we watched in school we learned that people see themselves differently to how others see them. For example the artist drew a picture of a person describing themselves and another picture of the same person described by someone else. When we saw the two pictures we could see that how we portray ourselves is different from how other people see us. Studies show that people can be so insecure that they will get several plastic surgeries and eventually become addicted. I read about one girl who’s a model and who got lots of plastic surgery done and started to get addicted, she was unhappy with the way she looked and to make things worst she was being used by her modelling agency and was made feel like she wasn’t good enough without plastic surgery. Some people see themselves as being fat as they are looking up to people in magazines who are ridiculously skinny that it’s almost unhealthy. This can cause eating disorders, for example anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia is a lack or loss of appetite for food, where someone sees themselves as...
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...weight issues there, but the therapy was ineffective to her. Andrea needs to work with someone who specializes in eating disorders so she is able to work through her binge eating disorder. The therapist she works with should also be well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Andrea needs to be responsible and take accountability and the best way to do that with this disorder is through homework. My biggest concern, which could be seen as an ethical concern, is that she would go to just her primary care physician and they would recommend weight-loss surgery for Andrea. While weight-loss surgery is a viable option for many that are struggling with weight issues, it would not currently suit Andrea. The concern for this is that she would be able to stabilize her weigh, but nothing has been done about her want to binge eat, as the surgery will not fix the brain chemistry causing this. She is liable to get the surgery, then still binge eat, which could cause severe issues post-op, or just result in weight gain...
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...Gastric Bypass Nursing Dx Related to As evidence by 1. Risk for Infection gastric bypass surgery surgery 2. Acute Pain surgical procedure pt stating pain 3. Imbalanced nutrition decreased ability to digest food decrease size of stomach Goals: Remain free from infection, demonstrate appropriate care of site, and demonstrate hygiene measures Interventions: assess vitals Rationales: increase in temp could be infection Show patient wound care teaches patient wound care properly Teach & have patient demonstrate proper hygiene Ensures sanitation measures Outcomes: Patient shows no signs of infection, patient listening and demonstrating how to clean surgical area Goals: Patient has decreased pain, know ways of decreasing pain, pain management Interventions: reposition pt Rationales: comfort measure Offer suggestions to help relieve pain gives more options on how they can help with their pain Teach patient of knowing when medications should be taken Helps with keeping the pain at an optimal level Outcomes: patient states decrease of pain, states ways of decreasing pain and when to take pain meds Goals: Identify nutritional requirements, have appropriate weight loss, consume adequate nourishment Interventions: Give resources for nutrition Gives pt options that they can have to eat and support Weigh pt daily monitors their weight loss Teach pt about nutrition and preferred intake gives pt an idea of what their menu can be like Outcomes...
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...Cosmetic surgery is a subset of plastic surgery. Also known as reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery was first performed in India around 800 BC by Sushruta, along with Charak. It was originally intended and reserved to assist wounded and deformed soldiers in war. Plastic surgery is carried out to fix a body part or facial feature that is abnormal and reconstruct it to make it appear normal. However, in today’s society where priority is often placed on physical beauty and a youthful appearance, cosmetic surgery which is a subset of plastic surgery as mentioned above is introduced. The difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery is that cosmetic surgery is not needed due to a deformity or health issue whereas plastic surgery is. Cosmetic surgery is simply a procedure taken to improve a normal body structure or body feature to make it look better through surgical and medical techniques. Today, due to regular inventions and innovations in science and technology, the field of cosmetic surgery has become safer. However, no matter how good the technological advancements are, there is always the risk of not only the surgery resulting in unwanted outcomes but in some cases death may even occur which still make cosmetic surgery not worth the risk. This paper deals with cosmetic surgery. It states two major reasons why healthy and normal people undergo cosmetic surgery. It also clarifies the physical risks involved such as hematoma, scarring, blood loss, drop in...
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...successful Smart One: can go to the next farmer to get the vegetables they want. Supplier Power: (Low) Low because there are many alternatives Weight Watchers can turn to in order to stay successful Smart One: can go to the next farmer to get the vegetables they want. Buyer Power: (High) Large impact on the bargaining power due to the number of weight loss products and services available Uses many celebrities to market their brand to consumers : Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Charles Barkley Buyer Power: (High) Large impact on the bargaining power due to the number of weight loss products and services available Uses many celebrities to market their brand to consumers : Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Charles Barkley Threat of New Entry: (Moderate) Does not require a lot of capital to start New entrants need a high level of credibility to be able to overcome the brand loyalty that exists New weight loss programs are constantly being introduced Threat of New Entry: (Moderate) Does not require a lot of capital to start New entrants need a high level of credibility to be able to overcome the brand loyalty that exists New weight loss programs are constantly being introduced Existing Rivalries: Jenny Craig, Nuti-System, Insanity, P90x, etc. Existing Rivalries: Jenny Craig, Nuti-System, Insanity, P90x, etc. Threat of Substitution Threat of Substitution Buyer Power Buyer...
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...usually slow growing and have distinct borders and a normal appearance under a microscope. Malignant tumors are considered brain cancer. They tend to invade healthy areas of the brain and may grow rapidly. A benign tumor may be considered malignant if it is located in a critical area of the brain or its size is life-threatening. Primary brain tumors start within the brain. Secondary or metastatic brain tumors come from cells which have broken away from cancers within the body and traveled to the brain. Metastatic brain tumors are always considered malignant since they evolve from cancerous cells and grow rapidly. I. Anatomy Review * The brain and spinal cord together are known as the Central Nervous System. * The adult brain weighs about three pounds, and is tightly enclosed by the skull. * It is a complex organ composed of nerve cells (neurons) and supporting tissues (glia). * The brain has four main parts: the meninges which are the membranes that enclose the brain, the cerebrum which is the largest part of the brain and is split into two hemispheres, the cerebellum which is the back part of the brain, located under the cerebral hemispheres, and the brain stem which connects to the spinal cord. * The brain controls everything that goes on in our bodies: our senses, thought, reasoning, memory, emotion, movement, breathing etc. It is also the seat of our personality and behaviour. * The spinal cord is a thin tube of nerve tissue that extends down the...
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...Article #3- Weight-Loss Surgery I retrieved this article from The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) because it provides articles that are relevant to nursing. In the article, the authors stated that the prevalence obesity is rising in the United States. Individuals are considered overweight if their body mass index (BMI) is at or higher than 25 kg/m2. Approximately 33.3% of men, 35.3% of women, 17% of children were obese in 2005-2006. Obesity is associated with the chronic illnesses in the following: heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, degenerative joint disease, gastroesophageal reflex disease, asthma, and depression (cite). Surgery is an appropriate option for controlling obesity “for people who have a BMI > 40 or BMI > 35...
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...Public Awareness and Human Diseases HCA/ 240 Melissa Braxton May 29, 2011 Gioia Scoppa Obesity is a major problem in society today. The current generation of children is said to be the first generation of children that will not out live their parents. In the following I will discuss an overview of obesity and a current program that educates the community about obesity. I will also discuss some ways that the program could be improved. An obese person is defined as a person who weighs 20% or more over the ideal weight for their age, height, and gender. Over 40,000,000 Americans currently are considered obese. Most people believe that obesity is caused by over eating, but that is not always the case. In some cases genetics play a part. If a child has parents that are obese it puts them at higher risk for being obese themselves. Over eating and unhealthy food is sometimes the cause. Fast food has become a booming business. With the economy the way it is both parents must sometimes work. Going to a drive thru and picking up some fast food is just more convenient and faster. This unhealthy food can do horrible things to our bodies. Another possible cause for obesity in adults and youth is a sedentary lifestyle. Most people depend on their vehicles to get them around everywhere they need to go. Individuals use elevators and escalators more than actually walking up the stairs. School programs have cut down the amount of time students spend in physical education class, if the...
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...profits. Take Kristen of River Edge, New Jersey, just like most girls at the age of 15 “she started to develop curves; she was disappointed that breasts did not follow” (Sweeney). Girls rose in a culture of celebrity obsession and makeover TV shows believe that a “shapely bust line” and a thin body will let them have it all. Women who are insecure about their bodies are more likely to invest in beauty products, new clothes, diet aids, and plastic surgery. It is estimated that the diet industry alone is worth 40 to 100 billion a year selling temporary weight loss, 90 to 95% of dieters regain the lost weight (BBC). American Society for Aesthetic Plastic surgery shows that the number of operations performed on 18 or younger have more than tripled over a 10 year period from 59,890 in 1997 to 205,119 in 2007 (Sweeney). On the other hand, research indicates that exposure to images of thin, young, air-brushed female bodies is linked to depression, loss of self-esteem and the development of unhealthy eating habits and cosmetic surgery in women and girls. The American research group Anorexia Nervosa & Related Eating Disorders, Inc. says that one out of every four college-aged women uses...
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...Breast Cancer COM/172 September 3, 2013 Frank Nainoa, MA/Communications Breast Cancer Breast Cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancers in women. According to “American Cancer Society” (2013) “one out of eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. For 2013, it is estimated about 232,340 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed and 39,620 women will die from this cancer” (2013). In this paper I plan to explain how early detection, diagnosis, and treatment are a prominent key to a woman’s survival. Early detection has proven helpful to many women in the fight against breast cancer. An important element in aiding women in finding abnormalities is self breast examinations. A self breast examination is an examination a woman conducts on herself by looking and examining her breast. Women should be aware of any change in size or shape, dimpling, or indentation in the breast. Any inversion of the nipple or discharge should be evaluated by a physician. Women typically start doing self breast examinations in their early twenties. Examinations are generally conducted once a month after a women’s menstrual cycle. Most women do these examinations in the shower or while getting dressed. Knowing what is normal is the first defense in finding abnormalities. The next helpful examination in early detection is a clinical breast examination. A clinical breast examination is much like a self breast examination a woman would do at home, the difference is the...
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...female who resides in Joliet, Illinois Date of Birth: July 30, 1946 Occupation: retired as a data entry clerk Marital Status: Divorced Race: Caucasian Religious Orientation: Roman Catholic and attends church every Sunday Education: High School Graduate (4th Year) and graduated from a trade school where she studied data entry Present Health Issue Patient stated “that she has been feeling dizzy and light headed lately” She fell two days ago Past Medical History Patient reports that she had whooping cough and chronic ear infections at a young age, but cannot remember the exact ages. Patient reports no major accidents. Patient reported that she had Gallbladder surgery in 1976, Carpal tunnel surgery in both wrists in 2013, had bunions removed off both feet about 7 years ago and had pituitary gland surgery three time over a 10-year span. The patient cannot remember all of her immunization as a child, but does receive the flu every year for the last 20 years and received the shingles immunization in 2006. Patient went through menopause at 45 years old. Social History Patient lives alone. Patient has 3 sons that live with in a 30-mile radius. Patient stated that she is lonely at times and is currently taking medication for depression. Patient stated, “she does not have thoughts of hurting herself” Patient ambulates without any assistance. Patient does drive and wears a seat belt Patient does not use tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs. Patient states that she does have...
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...effective way to prevent them.” (Kids Health) Risk factors could be chemical exposures, viruses, infections that could be associate with damaging the immune system. You cannot prevent leukemia but you can reduce your risks by reducing your intake of the risk factors. Detection Bone marrow aspiration, x-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, spinal tap How the cancer affects the body Since leukemia affects the blood throughout the body common symptoms will be anemia, bruising, recurrent infections (as your body can not heal properly), bone / joint pain, and difficulty breathing Treatment options Typical treatment options available are chemotherapy or radiation. Typically with leukemia, surgery does not take place. This is because leukemia is involved with the circulatory system which is located throughout the body making it difficult to operate on a specific area. Chemotherapy is medication that is used to kill the cancer cells in the body. Children can take chemotherapy like most adults can, intravenously (through an IV) or orally (by mouth). Depending on the severity of the disease will depend on the length of treatment. Each treatment will differ depending on the stage of cancer and how responsive they are to treatment. Radiation is commonly combined with the chemotherapy....
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...You have a brain tumor! This is a statement that I hope none of you every have to hear. But, unfortunately 8.2 out of every 100,000 people in the US have received this diagnosis according to the IRSA Website. A primary malignant brain tumor represents 2% of cancers diagnosed in the US. And even worse 13,000 Americans die from them each year…which is 2% of all cancer deaths per the IRSA website. So, tonight I would like to talk to you about one type of primary brain cancer that has affected my life personally. Glioblastoma Multiforeme…or as a June 6, 2000 article named it “ The Terminator” My mom was diagnosed with this cancer on Dec 30,2010 after showing signs that my family and I missed for months. My hopes are that by sharing the information that I have learned with each of you that you may be better educated in what to watch for, treatment options, prognosis and etc. Just in case it ever happens to you or someone you love. Let’s start with the facts. According to the IRSA website “Malignant tumors are life-threatening; they invade surrounding normal body tissue, and grow unusually rapidly”. “The tumor generally does not have a distinct border and may spread to other areas in the brain or spine…some of them to critical areas which can be life threatening immediately. Even benign tumors can be life-threatening because of their location. So, you might ask yourself…what causes a brain tumor? Tumors are caused by a change in the genetic structure or...
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...R. an exercise stress test and found abnormal ECG readings, and he was diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease. He was admitted to the hospital for a quadruple coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) a week later. Patient Assessment C.R. has a history of type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. He also has a twenty-year history of smoking, and he has been drinking 3 to 4 beers every night for about the same amount of time. My patient is 5’11’’ and weighs 212 pounds, so he is overweight. He also stated that he rarely exercises, but is on his feet, and moving around at work. C.R. has no past surgical history. When I took care of him, C.R. was post-op day three from his quadruple coronary artery bypass graft. I didn’t notice any psycho-social issues with my patient. C.R. was a pleasant 61 year old, Caucasian male, whose wife was at his bedside throughout the day. He seemed well adjusted to his new diagnosis of coronary artery disease, along with his recent open-heart surgery. He was very cooperative with his medications, he used his voldyne every hour, and he walked several times a day. He was also very receptive to learning about his new diet plan and medications he would be going home with. He asked questions and asked for pamphlets that he could take with him. He and his wife were both retired with insurance so they weren’t stressing out about getting home as soon as possible, or how they would pay the bills. They had adult children whom...
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