Gastric Bypass Surgery; Stay Prepared For Recovery Phases!

Once you have undergone the Gastric Bypass surgery, your stomach size is reduced as the result of the process. Although, gastric bypass surgery is the ultimate weight loss formula, it does require patience and recovery.

Whether you choose the laparoscopic or the robotic surgery, at Houston Weight Loss, Dr. Wadiwala suggests that you must familiarize yourself with all the details of what you can expect during the recovery period so as to be fully prepared to experience them.

Recovery Time

In most cases, gastric bypass surgery is performed through laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries require shorter time to recover.

On the other hand, an open surgery requires comparatively longer recovery time. At Houston Weight Loss, our experts suggest the right type of surgery after carefully evaluating your medical condition.

Since both type of surgeries involve anesthesia, you have to spend at least two days at the hospital to fully recover from anesthesia and avoid later complications. In case you develop an infection around incisions, it would appear in a week or so. The possible symptoms could be fever, pain, pus or redness. To eradicate the infection, you’ll be asked to take antibiotics or a possible follow up surgery, if deemed necessary.

Walk As Much As You Can

After surgery, you can’t get back to daily activities or an exercise routine for many days but you can walk, of course. In fact, you’ll be advised by your doctors to stay active with a gentle walk while staying comfortable.

Mobility will eliminate the risk of blood clotting and other possible complications.

Constipation

According to the experts at Houston Weight Loss, bowel movement changes are normal after gastric bypass surgery. They say that constipation is the most common byproduct of gastric bypass surgery and is temporary in most cases.

The reason behind constipation is the lower food and drinks intake which is consequently linked to the size of your smaller stomach. Supplements and other medications could also play a part.

The best way to end constipation is by drinking more water and consuming more fiber on a regular basis.

Gallstones

Around half of the patients who go through gastric bypass surgery are likely to develop gallstones, a possible side effect of losing weight rapidly.

They are not as harmful but in some cases, a surgery is inevitable to remove the gall bladder.

Dumping Syndrome

Sugar tolerance diminishes in your body after gastric bypass surgery. And when you consume sugary foods or beverages afterwards, you could experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and cramping.

Nutrition Changes

A shortened intestine may not absorb nutrients necessary for the body, and this could result in a lack of iron, calcium and vitamins.

To make sure, you get all the nutrition you need, you can ask our experts at Houston Weight Loss to suggest additional supplements.

Lifestyle Adjustment

Above all, a bariatric surgery demands changes in your lifestyle, including meals, workout routines and other habits. You can consult with our bariatric surgeons and nutritionists to create a custom plan for you.

A customized strategy can help you recover quicker and also in leading a better and successful life after surgery.

For a free bariatric consultation, give us a call today!