How Long Does It Take To Recover After Bariatic Surgery?With any type of serious surgery, even bariatric surgery, there are going to be side effects and recovery time following the surgery. You should always know the facts about a surgery before actually having one. Especially what you can expect 'after' the surgery. You already know you want to have the surgery to lose weight but the great thing is you can continue losing the stomach weight after the Bariatric surgery. You will more than likely not be able to eat any food for at least two days after the Bariatric surgery. You might find this a downside but it's only so your stomach can heal correctly. But don't worry because you should receive a guideline of the foods you are allowed to eat following the surgery. You should continue seeing rapid weight loss when you are done with the surgery. These results should continue for up to six months. Any side effects that may occur after Bariatric surgery will include: dryness of skin, mood changes, thinning or loss of hair, a cold feeling, aching body and drowsiness. There are of course both risks and benefits to Bariatric surgery. The benefits include the fact that you can lose enough weight to result in a healthier weight and the ability to maintain it as well. Of course you should also learn more about nutrition and healthy eating habits that can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol while also helping you take control of your diabetes. The risks that you need to be aware of after Bariatric surgery are: pneumonia, gall stones, stomach ulcer, vitamin and/or mineral deficiency, hernia, dehydration, narrowing of the small intestine and stomach opening and even less or no tolerance to certain foods. It is best to start a new diet regimen once your surgery is completed. This will ensure you eat the proper foods and get the right amount of nutrients that your body needs. Here is something you might try doing once you are at your new weight, in order to maintain and even lose more weight. Try to eat fairly slow and thoroughly chew your foods. Eating slower and chewing longer can help you fill up faster and you won't be left with any side effects that come with eating too fast. You could count while you chew at first to get the routine down, count to thirty every time you take a bite. Once you do this for awhile you get used to chewing your food longer and more thoroughly. |