After Care Tips When Getting A Gastric Bypass Surgery

By Kerri Stout


Going through an invasive procedure can be a bit tough. You need to prepare yourself before that procedure so that you can be in your ideal and stable condition during the operation. You even have to prepare for what would happen after that. After care is a very common concern for those going through an invasive procedures, especially if it is a gastric bypass surgery in Mexico.

When it comes to the after care tips, the first thing you have to be aware of is the vitamins your body needs. Since you are not allowed to eat as much as you can, then you have to supplement vitamins to ensure that you get the proper nutrition your body needs. There are multivitamins you need to take so that you stay healthy despite the limited food you can eat.

You should then remember to drink water daily to keep the body hydrated. You need to drink at least one and a half to two liters of water daily. Even though that is quite difficult after the procedure because of your reduced stomach size, you have to force yourself to drink water if you do not want to suffer complications.

If the food has high content of sugar and fat, then you better stay away from it. Such foods have very high calorie content. Remember that after the procedure you are only allowed to consume very few calories. If you do follow the said recommendation, you might end up with abdominal cramps and vomiting.

Drinking water or any other fluid should not be in large amounts, especially before a meal. During meal time, it is essential that the stomach gets filled with foods that are rich in nutrients, not by liquids. You need to avoid drinking anything for about forty minutes before meal time and twenty to thirty minutes afterward.

Avoid carbonated or alcoholic drinks. After all, these are drinks that are full of empty calories. They will just upset the new stomach and small intestines that you have. It is not recommended because you will just suffer a lot from it. Ask your doctor to explain thoroughly why carbonated or alcoholic drinks should be avoided.

Do not be afraid to do some light exercises. As soon as you can get up and walk, you should do so. You have to avoid having your muscles stiffen up. Of course, the exercise should not be rigorous. You can start by walking around the yard or the neighborhood. You can build your regimen there.

Your body is your boss. Thus, you need to listen to it. Only eat food when you are actually hungry. Stop eating when you are already full. Do not be greedy when it comes to food, especially after the operation because it will just add stress to your stomach. If you can, you should ask for a diet from your doctor.

You can expect some changes after getting the said operation. Of course, these changes are just small ones. It does not necessarily change your whole life. However, it will be good if the said operation can help you think about starting to take good care of your body.




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