In the first 2 weeks you are ONLY allowed to drink any liquid (soup, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea, jelly, water, etc) by drinking small zips every 5 minutes
You should preferably drink 1.5 litres of fluid
EATING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS (eating within this period can cause a very dangerous leakage of the anastomosis)!!
After 2 weeks after the surgery
After 2 weeks you are only allowed to eat soft blended-meshed (baby), besides the drinking. STILL NO SOLID FOOD ALLOWED!!
After 1 month after the surgery
After 1 month from the surgery you are allowed to take any food, but don’t over-eat
MOBILISATION/ SPORTS
2 hours from the surgery you should start to walk (to reduce the chance n thrombosis)
When at home you are recommended to walk 3-4 times a day for 10-15 minutes
After 1 week you can start swimming
After 1 month you can start to do any exercise (including heavy lifting of objects)
Praying is allowed from the day of the surgery
Sleeping on the tummy is allowed from the day of the surgery
MEDICATIONS
You are recommended to take your pain medications after the surgery (it is not recommended to wait with taking the pain medications until you have pain!)
Medications to protect the stomach from acidity are recommended for the first 4 weeks.
Anti-thrombotic subcutaneous injections are recommended for 10 days
The vitamins (chewable or capsules) will be provided 2 weeks after the surgery during your clinic appointment
WOUND CARE
You are recommended to only shower in the first 5 days (not to take a bath)
The sutures will resorb by themselves within 1 month (no need for removal)
If the wound leaks a bit that is no problem, just put a sticker on it. If you are worried you can always send a WhatsApp picture to Prof Guido
APPOINTMENTS
You will have an appointment with Prof Guido and the dietician around 2 weeks after the surgery. If did not get an appointment then please contact the bariatric coordinator
ALARM SIGN TO CONTACT THE HOSPITAL (SURGEON or COORDINATOR)
In case of high fever, increasing abdominal pain, breathing problems and/or constant vomiting you are requested to immediately contact Prof Guido (+971564708080), bariatric coordinator or the hospital
Weight loss
The weight loss will take 1 year and after that there is always some weight regain between year 1-5 after the surgery. Therefore, it is important to change your life-style after the surgery
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