Weight loss surgery is designed to help those who have struggled with obesity for a long period of time and who have been unsuccessful with other weight loss programs. To be considered for bariatric surgery you will need to meet certain medical criteria, as well as show you are ready for the physical, emotional and mental commitment involved with weight loss.
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Making healthy lifestyle changes prior to your operation will improve your chances for success after weight loss surgery. We will be there assisting you with dietary and exercise changes you will need to make as you prepare for your bariatric surgery.
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Many weight loss surgery patients experience anxiety during the final days and weeks leading up to surgery as they wonder what to anticipate. This segment of the guide will outline what you can expect when you arrive at the hospital, go through surgery and return home following your operation.
The first few weeks after weight loss surgery are a time of major lifestyle adjustment. As your body heals you will gradually begin incorporating different foods and exercises into your daily routine. This segment of the bariatric surgery guide outlines the general timeline and expectations during the first weeks and months following weight loss surgery.
To reach the weight loss goals outlined at the start of your journey with bariatric surgery, you will need to make significant changes to the way you think about weight loss. This includes how you cope with emotions like frustration and stress and tools to help you remain motivated to lose weight.
After bariatric surgery, your diet will change in every aspect. The way you eat, what you eat, and how much you eat at once will all undergo dramatic changes. Following weight loss surgery, you will need to relearn dietary behaviors to make your eating habits better comply with the post-bariatric surgery diet. This segment of the guide outlines the nutritional guidelines and eating behaviors needed after weight loss surgery.
Once your weight loss surgeon clears you to become more active after weight loss surgery, you will need to start exercising regularly. Exercise is a fundamental component of the post-weight loss surgery lifestyle. This segment of the guide outlines beneficial fitness strategies and safety tips to reduce your risk of injury after bariatric surgery.
To meet your ultimate weight loss goal and enjoy a healthier lifestyle that is free of obesity, you will need to adopt certain strategies for better health. These strategies include behavioral, dietary and fitness habits that will benefit you long term. This final segment of the guide outlines healthy habits that will encourage you to maintain your weight loss.
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