Life Before And After The Gastric Bypass

Undergoing Gastric bypass surgery is a huge step for obese people, so every patient will have a big questionnaire about life before and after gastric bypass surgery. This surgery will definitely change an individual’s life for the better.

Before Gastric Bypass

• No limit on the food intake
• No diet restrictions
• Prone to many health problems including premature deaths
• No self-esteem
• Stress and Depression
• Discrimination (almost every where in life)

After Gastric Bypass

• You will lose more than 70% of the excess weight in the first twelve months after the surgery
• First three months after the surgery is very important, during this time you need to maintain a great discipline in the food intake, exercise and other habits (like smoking, drinking)
• You will see a great difference in your physical shape within a few months after the surgery
• It only takes around six weeks to get back to work, this is also dependent on the individual’s health before the surgery
• Many health problems related to obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, insomnia, arthritis and hypertension will be controlled
• It also increases your self-esteem

Diet Routine Post Gastric Surgery

It is very important that you maintain a healthy diet regime for three months after the surgery which include the following

• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol, this is most important, at least for three months post gastric bypass surgery
• Diluted liquids for the first two weeks post surgery
• More quantity of liquid intake to beat dehydration
• Normal liquids after two weeks
• High vitamin and protein rich food
• As you maintain a strict diet routine (1000 calories per day), vitamin supplements will become compulsory
• Due to diet restrictions, there is very less chance of getting overweight