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Gastric bypass surgery before and after presents special dieting requirements. Before surgery, a patient should commence a healthy high protein diet and drink plenty of water each day. Many surgeons prior to surgery recommend a 10 percent reduction in weight. A 10-pound weight loss may decrease the risks of complications. The purpose of a post surgery diet is to allow the staple line to heal, control the stretching of the new smaller stomach, promote weight loss, avoid uncomfortable and painful side effects and medical complications. The diet begins with small sips of liquid progressing to soft and eventually solid foods.
What else can I help you with?
Where can I go to get information for what to do before getting a gastric bypass surgery?
You can get information about what to do before getting a gastric bypass surgery from a local gastric bypass surgerical center. Ask them about information about this.
Where can I find some gastric bypass surgery before and after pictures?
Physicians who specialize in gastric bypass surgery has portfolios of before and after pictures of patients who've had that surgery. There are several galleries online of before and after pictures of gastric bypass surgery patients such as this one: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/before+and+after.php
What are the basics of a gastric surgery diet?
The first thing that you will need to do is consult with your doctor. He or she will explain everything that you will need to do in order to prepare for the surgery. You will need to go on a special diet after the surgery but not before.
What should I eat before gastric bypass surgery?
Your last meal before your gastric bypass surgery should be something that you love. You need to keep in mind that after your surgery you will be put on a special diet and you won't be able to eat the foods that you love for a long time. You should eat your favorite meal and enjoy every bit of it.
Diet and Other Requirements for Gastric Bypass, Before and After ?
There are diet and other requirements for gastric bypass, before and after surgery. Pre-surgery requirements include a patient that is 80-100 pounds or more overweight. A patient with a history of mental illness may not be a good candidate for a gastric bypass. The surgeon may require a patient to lose 10 percent of his body weight before surgery to decrease the risks of complications. The post operative diet reduces side effects and medical complications. Coupled with an exercise program, the diet promotes faster weight loss. It allows the staple line to heal and controls stretching of the smaller stomach.
Where can I find out more about pictures of gastric bypass surgery?
http://www.renewedreflections.com/forums/news-please-read/937-before-and-after-pics.html has before and after pictures from gastric bypass surgery. www.laparoscopy.com/obesity/roux.html has actual pictures of the surgery.
Where can I see what the results of a gastric bypass surgery?
Most surgeons who specialize in gastric bypass surgery have portfolios with photographic results of the surgery. There are also many places online to view results of gastric bypass surgery, including this location: http://www.lapsurgery.com/BARIATRIC%20SURGERY/Before&AfterPics.htm
Where would one get an adjustable gastric band?
One can get an adjustable gastric band by going to the doctors, or hospital. You have to get surgery. Its recommended that you ask a doctor first before getting the surgery.
Where can I find pictures of actual gastric bypass patients, before and after?
You can find a gallery of before and after pictures of gastric bypass surgery at http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/before+and+after.php.
What is gastric bypass surgery and what questions should I ask my doctor before I decide to go through with it?
Gastric bypass surgery is a surgery that will help you lose a lot of belly fat. they will take out belly fat, the risks are that you could not make it thru the surgery.
What should I know before I get gastric bypass surgery?
This is info for before and after surgery, and because of its regularity these days, experience helps the most. Its the complications and the aftermath most of all thats going to be important to ask. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass
Where can I find pictures of weight loss surgery online?
You can go to http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/photo-gallery/ and view numerous photos of before and after photos of weight loss surgery patients. This website includes before and after pictures of several different types of weight loss surgery including: lap band surgery, gastric bypass surgery, and gastric sleeve surgery.
