After Gastric Bypass Surgery

What to do after gastric bypass surgery and what you should expect could be weighing heavy on your mind. You have had gastric bypass surgery, but what do you do now?

Here is the breakdown of what will happen after gastric bypass surgery

While you are still in the hospital, you will be on a pain medication for about 3 days. Then you will feel like getting up on your own and taking care of yourself. You will be ready to return home to your new life. Your surgeon will discuss with you what he expects from you, your diet, exercise, what to watch for, and of course set up the time for your follow up examine.

The list of things your surgeon will give you before you go home from gastric bypass surgery will explain:

•  Your diet

•  When to begin regular foods

•  How much liquids to drink

•  Supplementing your diet

•  How to eat properly

•  Things to avoid in your diet such as carbonated drinks and sugary foods

•  When you can return to work

•  When you can start to drive

•  How much you can lift and carry

•  What exercises you should start

•  What activities you can do

•  When you become sexually active

•  Care of the incisions

•  Signs of complications

Remember to ask any questions you may have before you leave the hospital after gastric bypass surgery. Listen to your surgeon and adhere to the diet and his plan of action. This will be your new road to a happier and healthier lifestyle.

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