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Your surgeon will recommend the best gastric sleeve diet for you before and after your surgery. The dietary changes your surgeon suggests may be similar to the general dietary guidelines below.
Your surgeon will answer any questions or concerns you have and discuss the best route for you. You will be made fully aware of the associated risks and benefits of the specific weight loss surgery suitable for you.
Address food urges and lack of well being if you start to experience them after surgery – If you begin to experience increased food urges or your mental state becomes unstable following surgery, talk with your bariatric doctors immediately.
You may want to visit with a counselor to make sure you are emotionally ready for this surgery. You must be able to make major changes in your lifestyle after surgery.
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If you have a vein graft from your leg or an artery graft from your arm, they will make smaller cuts in these places too.
“Patients who actively participate in support groups have about a 10% lower body mass index than patients who go it alone.”
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The internist will ask about your medical history, perform a thorough physical exam, and order blood tests. If you smoke, you may benefit from stopping smoking at least 6 weeks before your surgery.
Also aim to do strength training exercises at least twice a week. You could lift weights, use exercise bands or do pushups.
After a cup or two of coffee, switch to water. Experts advise consuming 91–125 fluid ounces, spread evenly throughout the day. Your water intake may vary depending on your weight and activity level. For example, you will want to replenish any weight bypass surgery lost weight with water if you exercise.
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