Contemplating bariatric surgery can bring up a lot of questions and concerns ultimately wondering if it’s the right choice and wondering what life will look like after surgery. The anticipation of rapid weight loss can be exciting, especially since many people struggle, for years, with various diets and weight loss attempts. It is also not unusual to feel worried and anxious about the decision. The best way to ease any anxiety is to prepare well for surgery. This article provides a preoperative and postoperative checklist including materials needed for long-term success during weight loss surgery.
Doctors and Surgeons will make the final authorization determining who qualifies for bariatric surgery. In general, weight loss surgeries are recommended for people with:1https://asmbs.org/patients/who-is-a-candidate-for-bariatric-surgery
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Like with any surgery, weight loss surgery is associated with some risks, but these are typically low. Less than 1 in 20 patients have major complications and the risk of death from bariatric surgery is lower than gallbladder surgery or hip replacement.2https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-misconceptions In comparison, the risks of morbid obesity are quite significant.
One of the reasons weight loss surgery has become so popular is that the benefits outweigh the risks. This is especially true for people with serious comorbidity conditions which can significantly affect their quality of life and lifespan.
You can expect to lose a significant amount of weight after bariatric surgery along with improvement in obesity-related conditions like joint pain, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure. 3https://www.obesityaction.org/community/news/bariatric-surgery/is-bariatric-surgery-for-me-ask-yourself-these-questions/ This will improve your overall health and life expectancy.
The keys to successful weight loss surgeries are realistic expectations and thoughtful preparation. Before considering bariatric surgery, ask yourself these questions:
Once those questions have been answered honestly, you may be ready to move forward, and start preparing for bariatric surgery.
Prepare to cut out toxic foods such as processed and packaged foods, artificial sweeteners, fast food restaurants, empty calories, foods laden with MSG, canola oil, saturated fat and added sugars.
What to Avoid: | Definition: | Examples: |
Artificial Sweeteners | A chemical food additive that substitutes sugar, offering the body no nutrients. | Equal, Sweet n Low, Splenda |
Fast Food Restaurants | A food establishment preparing food quickly and serving patrons quickly, or offering ready-made food items. | McDonalds, Subway, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Carl’s Jr, Pizza restaurants |
Empty Calories | Food offering calories, without any nutrients, or very little nutrients. Often culminating a blood sugar spike, or not feeling satisfied or additional cravings throughout the day. | Chips, Crackers, Cookies, Cakes, Pastries, Donuts Sodas, Energy drinks, high fat foods with butter or oils. Alcohol High fat meats; sausage and hot dogs |
Foods including; Msg, high fat oils and added sugars | Found in establishments like chain restaurants or foods with ingredients like canola, corn or soybean oil, saturated fat, and deep fried foods | Chinese food, Mexican food, Italian restaurants or typical American restaurants. |
It will also be crucial to incorporate regular physical activity, after bariatric surgery.
Movement should become a priority and put on the calendar each week. By activating different muscles daily, more calories will be burned, definition and toning of the body will take place. Further progress of overall health and wellness will start to shape.
To fully become prepared for weight loss through bariatric surgery, acquiring the items listed below can play a significant role in one’s success. Every item serves a purpose and can help make behavior modification easier. Choose any brand or manufacturer you prefer, just be sure to have these tools to utilize.
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