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Postoperative Treatment after Obesity Surgery
Post-Surgery
Healing time and long-term success after gastric bypass surgery depend
largely on your diet and exercise habits. After weight loss surgery, following
our fitness and nutrition guidelines will decrease the risk of
complications and increase the chance that you will be satisfied with the
outcome. We will be helping you all the way...
Diet After Weight Loss Surgery
You should expect to make drastic changes to your diet after undergoing
weight loss surgery. The stomach will be reduced to a much smaller size and, as a
result, the amount of food you can eat is very limited. In order to ensure good
nutrition and health, you must also pay very close attention to the types of
food you eat. Foods that were well tolerated prior to surgery for obesity may
cause discomfort afterwards. Our nutritionist will be discussing your diet with
you
before and after bariatric surgery so you can prepare yourself to make educated and healthy
food choices. We will have a very detailed day-to-day plan just for you!
Exercise After Bariatric Surgery
Exercise plays a crucial role after weight loss surgery. You will take in
far fewer calories directly following surgery, sometimes causing the body to
react as if it were starving. In its search for more energy, the body can begin
to burn muscle instead of fat. To prevent this, it is imperative to begin
exercising regularly as soon as possible. This alters the metabolism so that the
body begins to burn fat instead of muscle. Exercising also helps patients lose
weight more rapidly. We will guide you all the way!
Ongoing Support
Joining a support group is one of the best things a patient can do after
bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery requires many lifestyle and behavioral
changes, and patients usually need the support of family, friends, and
healthcare professionals to help get through any rough spots.
Vitamin Deficiency Supplements
Weight loss surgery patients must take vitamin supplements for life.
Serious problems can occur if you do not take your vitamins and minerals every
day. Consequences of vitamin deficiency vary. For example:
• Calcium deficiency may lead to weakened and broken bones or a collapsed spine.
• Iron deficiency may lead to dizziness, chronic fatigue, and low blood count.
• Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to tingling of hands and feet, nerve damage,
difficulty walking or holding things, paralysis.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) deficiency may lead to mental confusion, muscle weakness,
and numbness in your toes and fingertips.
Vitamin and mineral levels in your blood must be monitored at least twice
yearly. If necessary, your vitamin/mineral supplement
doses may be adjusted by
your surgeon or dietitian. This is why it's important for you to continue your
follow-up with your surgeon.
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PLASTIC SURGERY
Bariatric Surgery (especially the Gastric Bypass Surgery) are surging in popularity. With massive weight loss in a short time, skin often does not shrink well. Body contouring plastic (or cosmetic) surgery can help deal with this extra skin and give such individuals a new image after losing massive weight.
BODY LIFT
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Franco e Rizzi
Obesity Association
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Surgery Info
It is common to experience shoulder and back pain following surgery and this will normally disappear within about two weeks. Shoulder and back pain is often a simple result of anesthesia or of the air pumped into the abdominal category to facilitate surgery. |
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