What should the patient recovering from bariatric surgery be encouraged to do?

Activities such as walking and even changing positions in bed help promote circulation. Good blood flow discourages the formation of blood clots and enhances healing. Standing up, walking and doing your post-operative exercises may help speed up your recovery and minimize complications.

How do you think bariatric surgery will change your life?

Bariatric surgery improves your quality of life physically because you’ll become more mobile. It will help you regain your independence, improve your breathing, increase your energy and stamina, and diminish joint pain caused by excess weight.

What can you eat the first week of bariatric surgery?

Diet for the First Two Weeks Post-Surgery

• Nonfat or 1\% milk, if you can tolerate milk.
• Lactose-free or soy-based low-calorie drinks.
• Sugar-free pudding.
• Sugar-free, nonfat yogurt.
• Low-fat cottage cheese.
• Blended broth-based soup or other low-fat soups.

How do I prepare my body for bariatric surgery?

How to prepare for weight loss surgery:

1. Begin and maintain a workout routine to reach and keep your weight loss goals.
2. Lower your daily calories to a range between 1200-1500 calories (or in a range discussed with your doctor).
3. Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages approximately one month prior to surgery.

How long after bariatric surgery can I return to work?

Typically, we recommend that patients wait between 1-2 weeks (for Lap-Band procedures) to 2-4 weeks (for stapled procedures such as gastric sleeve or bypass) before returning to their jobs. This assumes that the job does not require strenuous activity.

Do I need a mindset change after gastric sleeve surgery?

Because of the level of restriction created by gastric sleeve surgery, a mindset change is absolutely required for long term success. The hard truth: Your eyes will almost always be bigger than your stomach.

Do you know someone who struggled after gastric sleeve?

Most of us know someone who has undergone gastric sleeve surgery and it seems like the weight just fell right off ‘em. But most likely, you watched their journey over the course of months or years. Or, you only see the before and after end results. I promise you, they struggled too.

Will I lose weight after gastric sleeve?

Gastric sleeve surgery seems pretty simple outright. Procedurally, they are just removing a chunk of your stomach so you can’t eat as much. Therefore, you lose weight. It’s like surgical portion control…you can handle that no problem! Right?

How easy is gastric sleeve surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery seems pretty simple outright. Procedurally, they are just removing a chunk of your stomach so you can’t eat as much. Therefore, you lose weight. It’s like surgical portion control…you can handle that no problem!