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Life after Weight Loss Surgery
Once you’ve had weight loss surgery, you
might expect the weight to disappear on its own. While it is true that you
will lose a lot of weight in the beginning, it is still up to you to
maintain your weight, and to make sure that you do everything necessary to
avoid long-term complications.
Among the recommendations that your doctor will likely give you will be:
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Permanent
dietary changes will be necessary in order to be comfortable, to continue to
lose weight, and maintain weight loss.
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You will need to
chew your food thoroughly in order to aid in proper digestion.
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Do not drink
liquids with food. It will cause you to feel full before you really do.
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Do not eat
desserts or other
sugary foods.
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Do not drink
sodas, milk shakes, protein shakes, or alcohol.
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Do not eat
food
high in fat or fiber.
It is important that you follow your
doctor’s guidelines. Not doing so could endanger your health, and reverse
the effects of your weight loss surgery.
It is also important to move your body, and exercise regularly. Begin by
walking around the block, parking at the back of the parking lot, and taking
the stairs instead of the elevator. Work your way up to
more vigorous
exercise gradually.
You might be wondering when you can return to work and your regular life
routines. That will be up to your doctor, and will be dependent upon your
current physical condition and the type of procedure you had.
It is advised that women should wait at least 2 years before trying to
conceive. The demands of pregnancy on the body would be too great in
conjunction with recovery from such a drastic surgery. It could also be
harmful to the fetus.
If you find yourself having problems coping with your new dietary
requirements, losing weight, and feeling comfortable, then you should try
joining a
weight loss support group. The camaraderie and encouragement of
others who are in your situation will help you to stay on track and avoid
depression.
Weight loss surgery not only changes your body, but it changes your mind,
and your life. Be prepared to change your outlook on food and
fitness. If
you can commit to a new lifestyle, then your weight loss surgery will be
effective in helping you maintain long-term weight loss.
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