Immediate postoperative period:

- Spend time in the recovery room and then be taken to your room.

- You will be treated with painkillers and a series of measures to prevent thrombosis, stockings with drugs and sometimes with pneumatic stockings legs. Respiratory physiotherapy be carried out and breathing exercises to prevent bronchitis and pneumonia.

- You can not eat or drink during the first 24 hours, however it is permissible to wipe the mouth area or dental hygiene.

- It is important that while you are in the clinic walk and move your legs when lying down.

Life after surgery:

How much weight loss can you expect?
Many patients lose over 30 kilos in the first year. Some patients lose weight until two years after the procedure, and may lose more than 50 kilos during that time. Results vary from patient to patient, depending on the initial weight and clearly the best results come from those who are committed to the change of lifestyle.

Note that bariatric surgery is not a miracle cure. It is important to set realistic goals of weight loss itself from the beginning. It is usual to lose 10% of body weight the first month and reached the maximum weight loss between 6 and 12 months post surgery, but the important thing is to maintain a steady gradual weight loss.

How I can get the best results?
For best results, follow the advice of your surgeon and nutrition team and psychologists. We also encourage you to join our support group. Our support group will provide additional advice and motivation to drive your long term weight loss.

Our most successful patients (those who have lost more weight and maintained their weight loss) are very focused on the change of life. If you are willing to make some changes in their lifestyle and adopt some healthy habits, you can achieve amazing results.

I have to take nutritional supplements?
Yes, after any bariatric surgery is recommended that you take a daily multivitamin supplement containing the minerals needed for good health. These should be taken at least 1 year or lifetime depending on the surgery.

Still I can go out to eat?
Of course. You should order a small amount of food (smaller plate) and eat slowly. Try to finish while his tablemates

What about pregnancy?
Getting pregnant can be easier after losing weight. The menstrual cycle may also become more regular. However, pregnancy is not recommended during the weight loss after surgery (up to 12 months after the operation). If you become pregnant, there must be communication between the obstetrician and bariatric surgeon.

Diet:

It is divided into three phases:

- During the hospitalization: No intake in the first 24 hours. Then we started with soups, jellies, tea and juices. (Strict fluid regime)

- Dairy and liquid diet from the 1st week after surgery: It also includes light yogurt, skim milk, cheese and decaffeinated coffee

- Diet porridge from the 2nd to 4th weeks: This allows not force the internal sutures until 4 weeks to a safer healing.

- Minced food diet from the 5th to the 8th week: Preferably white meats and salads.

- Diet and behavior change: You can eat solid food again, evaluating a phased manner to each food tolerance. Tolerance varies in each patient Remember to eat small amounts and do not force your stomach capacity.

Physical Activity:

- After 14 days you can start moderate activities like treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical, or swimming slowly. You can start by walking slowly for 30 min., 3 times a week. Then gradually increase.

- At 30 days of Postoperative may engage in more intense gym and aerobics, weights, spinning, tennis, football, golf, etc..

Follow-up:

- Must be evaluated by the surgeon within 7-10 days after surgery, then 45 days, 90 days and 6 months. Thereafter an annual visit.

- Nutritionist and Psychologist control: before surgery, before discharge and then once a month. Up to 12 months.

- Nutritional supplements: Chewable vitamins in the first weeks and then eat a daily multivitamin supplements but others indicated by the nutritionist (or) at least 1 year