Getting The Most From Bariatric Surgery

Getting The Most From Bariatric Surgery

After bariatric surgery, success depends on you. The changes you make have to be for life. Follow the instructions given on nutrition and activities. Seek support from those close to you. They may help you adjust to your new life.

What to expect while you lose weight

After surgery, most will probably lose weight consistently on a monthly basis. The most rapid weight loss occurs during the first 6 months after surgery. Most patients lose more than half their excess weight in the first year and a half. After that period, it is possible to win back a small amount of weight. This is normal. Chances are that you will not get to your ideal weight, but most certainly you will achieve a healthier weight. All will depend on your commitment to achieve a healthier life.

Changing your eating habits

The following guidelines may help you stay healthy:

• Choose foods high in protein to help prevent nutritional problems.
• Eat slowly. Take small bites and chew each bite before swallowing.
• Stop eating as soon as you feel full.
• Do not eat snacks between meals.
• Drink unsweetened liquids such as water. Drink them between (not during) meals. Wait 1 hour after meals before drinking liquids.
• Take vitamins as directed.
• Avoid high-fiber foods, such as celery, string beans and unprocessed meat.
• Avoid alcohol and carbonated drinks.
• Be active

The following tips can help:

• Choose a form of exercise you enjoy.
• Exercise at your own pace.
• Ask a friend to join you.
• Keep track of your activity on a calendar or a notebook. Some people believe that this is a good way to monitor your progress and stay motivated.

Remember that whenever you have doubts you should always ask an expert. At Hispano Americano Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico, our team of bariatric surgeons led by Dr. Rafael Abril and Dr. Horacio Hampujol will monitor your recovery for you to achieve the results you expect, but above all, that you are healthy .

For more information on weight loss surgery in Mexico as well as recovery after bariatric surgery, visit hispanohospital.com or call us at 888-698-2244.