Blog Category - Post Op Care Page 4

Oct

What Happens After Weight Loss Surgery?

ExpectationsPatients, after weight loss surgery, expect a lot of great things to come in the future, but are there things that they shouldn't do during the post-op period? Things to avoidThere are a small number of things that patients should avoid after surgery during the f...

Oct

I Just Had Bariatric Surgery. Can I Exercise Right Away?

Bariatric Surgery and ExercisePatients that undergo, either a Gastric Sleeve or a Gastric Plication, are encouraged to start an exercise routine in order to accomplish their weight loss goals. But what exercises are safe and when can they start them? The best recomm...

Oct

Does Diabetes Have a Cure? Someone Told Me It Was Possible With Surgery…

Bariatric Surgery and DiabetesUp until recently, diabetes was only treatable with medication, but no permanent cure was known; until stomach surgery, known as bariatric surgery, which reduces the stomach size and ,as a result, dramatically lowers what a person can eat. This surge...

Oct

Is the Tummy Tuck Surgery Really Painful?

Why is every one afraid of cosmetic surgery? Many patients after massive weight loss after bariatric surgery wish to eliminate excess skin and improve their body contour. However, the majority is “afraid” of this surgery because of the pain they think they might f...

Oct

How to Stay Hydrated After Bariatric Surgery

Dehydration is a major concern right after surgery. Drinking less than needed may lead to nausea, vomit and dehydration -a cause of hospitalization; drinking more, may have the same result. What can you do to stay hydrated after weight loss surgery? There are simple guidel...

Oct

Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Protein Deficiency

Weight loss surgery is directed toward patients who are extremely overweight or obese, with the intention to provide an effective weight loss solution that not only is permanent but also results in a healthier overall patient… but there are unexpected consequences. Le...

Oct

Eliminate Intra-abdominal CO2 after Gastric Sleeve Surgery

A key element of Gastric Sleeve Surgery is the use of CO2 to “inflate” your abdominal cavity in order to have room to comfortably perform the procedure, but after surgery is over, there's some remaining CO2 inside. What can you expect from it? The main complain...

Oct

Best Sources of Protein for Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Patients who have gastric sleeve surgery need to emphasize protein intake above any other food sources. Protein needs range from a minimum of 60g/day during the early post-surgical days to about 100g /day at a year from surgery. How can you know you are taking enough? Immediately...

Oct

Avoid Soft Drinks and Soda After Bariatric Surgery

After bariatric surgery the calcium requirements, as well as other nutrient needs, are increased. Phosphoric acid which is a common ingredient in sodas and other drinks, increases calcium excretion…from your bones! It is considered a “kidnapper” of calcium, thu...

Oct

Breathing: The Key to a Quick Recovery after Bariatric Surgery

When patients visit our center, they come in with an assorted amount of information prior to surgery, but they often forget one simple tool for recovery that's as easy as breathing. Meet the spirometerIt’s easy to use because, that’s all you do! Breathe! Most p...

Oct

Smoking Before Bariatric Surgery… Can I?

People are often nervous before surgery, so quitting smoking might be the last thing on their minds. Even thinking about quitting might be stressful. However, people who smoke frequently have complications after surgery, particularly with wound healing. It is essential that patie...

Oct

Restrict Caffeine After Bariatric Surgery

People who are morbidly obese may choose bariatric surgery as a means to lose excess weight. Surgical approaches for weight loss surgery include gastric bypass, Roux-en-Y, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or a gastric sleeve surgery. Each type of surgery poses special diet...

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