The first postoperative year is a critical time that must be dedicated to changing old behaviors and forming new, lifelong habits.

Weight Loss Surgery is a tool that will help you reach your goals. At the end of the day you are the person who determines if you will be successful.

Successful patients take personal responsibility for staying in control. The surgery will help you reach a healthy weight, but you are responsible for continuously living a healthy life-style.

Life Directly After surgery

Waking Up in the Recovery Room

You may not feel much different in the days following the surgery. Even though you have taken the first step major step, you may find yourself wondering if anything has changed. You can expect to have some discomfort and feel the effects of the surgery in the recovery room. Unfortunately, you may feel worse before you begin to feel better as these effects can last for several days.

Short-Term Risks

All abdominal operations carry the risks including bleeding, infection in the incision, blood clots, lung problems (pneumonia, pulmonary embolisms), strokes or heart attacks, anesthetic complications, and blockage or obstruction of the intestines. These risks are greater in morbidly obese patients. You need to be aware that some surgical side effects, such as a blood clot can be life-threatening. The risk of death during bariatric surgery is less than 1 percent.
Click here to read more about the risk of gastric bypass surgery and lap band surgery.

Gastric bypass surgery and lap band surgery is not a quick fix. It is part of a lifestyle change that will help you achieve your goal of weight loss. The difference in your body makes it physically easier to adjust your eating and lifestyle habits after surgery. Fortunately, you will not have to go through the recovery process alone. A team of professionals and other patients will be there to support you along the way. Positive changes in your body, weight, and health will occur, but you must be patient throughout the recovery process.

Voices of Experience

Read and watch past gastric bypass surgery and lap band surgery patients speak about their success.

Post Surgery Diet

The changes made to your gastrointestinal tract will require permanent changes in your eating habits that must be followed for successful weight loss. Post-surgery dietary guidelines will be discussed with you before your surgery date.

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