What do I need to do to be successful after surgery?
The basic rules are simple and easy to follow:- Immediately after surgery, your doctor will provide you with special dietary guidelines. You will need to follow these guidelines closely. Many surgeons begin patients with liquid diets, moving to semi-solid foods and later, sometimes weeks or months later, solid foods can be tolerated without risk to the surgical procedure performed. Allowing time for proper healing of your new stomach pouch is necessary and important.
- When able to eat solids, eat 2-3 meals per day, no more. Protein in the form of lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish) and other low-fat sources should be eaten first. These should comprise at least half the volume of the meal eaten. Foods should be cooked without fat and seasoned to taste. Avoid sauces, gravies, butter, margarine, mayonnaise and junk foods.
- Never eat between meals. Do not drink beverages flavored with sugar, even diet soda, between meals.
- Drink 2-3 quarts or more of water each day. Water must be consumed slowly, 1-2 mouthfuls at a time, due to the restrictive effect of the operation.
- Exercise aerobically every day for at least 20 minutes (one-mile brisk walk, bike riding, stair climbing, etc.). Weight/resistance exercise can be added 3-4 days per week, as instructed by your doctor.
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What's so important about exercise?
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What is the right amount of exercise after weight loss surgery?
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Can I get pregnant after weight loss surgery?
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What if I have had a previous weight loss surgical procedure and I'm now having problems?
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What happens to the lower part of the stomach that is bypassed?
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How big will my stomach pouch really be in the long run?
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What will the staples do inside my abdomen? Is it okay in the future to have an MRI test? Will I set off metal detectors in airports?
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What if I'm not hungry after surgery?
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Is there any difficulty in taking medications?
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Will I be able to take oral contraception after surgery?
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Is sexual activity restricted?
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Is there a difference in the outcome of surgery between men and women?
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Will I be asked to stop smoking?
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If I continue to smoke, what happens?
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How can I know that I won't just keep losing weight until I waste away to nothing?
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What can I do to prevent lots of excess hanging skin?
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Will exercise help with excess hanging skin?
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Will I be miserably hungry after weight loss surgery since I'm not eating much?
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What if I am really hungry?
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Will I have to change my medications?
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What is a hernia and what is the probability of an abdominal hernia after surgery?
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Is blood transfusion required?
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What is phlebitis and is it preventable?
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Will I lose hair after surgery? How can I prevent it?
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Does hair growth recover?
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What are adhesions and do they form after this surgery?
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