Revisional Bariatric Surgery

When bariatric surgery is successful, the average patient loses about 50 percent of excess body fat during the first 1-2 years after surgery, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Many patients are able to maintain the weight loss by eating healthy foods, practicing portion control, and getting regular exercise. Weight loss is the primary goal for bariatric surgery. It’s also effectively been used to treat chronic diseases for people who are obese. Revisional Bariatric Surgery to promote weight loss can provide a number of important health benefits such as:

• Longer life and better quality of life
• Lower risk of hypertension and better blood pressure
• Better sleep quality and reduction in problems like snoring and sleep apnea
• Healthier lungs to make breathing easier and reduce breathing problems linked to asthma
• Healthy levels of good cholesterol and reduced bad cholesterol
• Normal blood sugar levels, insulin control, and prevention or management of diabetes
• Less joint pain in the back and knees and increased mobility
• Reduced risk for heart disease, a heart attack, or stroke

They type of Revisional Bariatric Surgery you receive, your current health condition, and diet and exercise habits at the time of your surgery play a major role in how long it will take to recovery. Sclerotherapy patients may be able to continue their normal routine and eating habits during the schedule of injections. Some patients may resume normal activities in as little as 48 hours after surgery. More invasive or advanced procedures may take one to two months to fully recover after Revisional Bariatric Surgery.

High-calorie, unhealthy food choices are frequently a primary factor that leads to obesity. To maximize your results after Revisional Bariatric Surgery, eating a healthy diet is very important. Your food choices should mainly come from fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean meats, low-fat dairy or soy products and legumes. Drinking plenty of water can also help control hunger, and keep your body, brain, and muscles well-hydrated.

Some patients can resume their normal healthy-eating habits a short time after surgery. Others will need to follow a dietary plan similar to the primary surgery. This involves eating a liquid-only diet for one to two weeks after surgery. After that, pureed fruits and vegetables, soft foods, and small portions of solid foods can be introduced gradually. It’s also important to avoid sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, treats, and pastries, and processed foods high in calories with little to no nutritional value. After surgery, you may also discover that some foods upset your stomach, and you’ll learn to avoid them.

Eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise are two of the most important things you can do to achieve optimal weight-loss results after Revisional Bariatric Surgery. But just as important is meeting with your doctor every couple of months during the first year after surgery. A study published in the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases found that patients who underwent bariatric surgery and kept all of their follow-up appointments lost 24 percent more weight than those who didn’t.

What happens at a follow-up visit? You’ll weigh-in and have your blood pressure checked. After that, you’ll visit with your doctor about your diet, exercise habits, sleep patterns, and other lifestyle factors that can affect your weight. It’s a great opportunity to measure your progress, get help if necessary, and keep you accountable to living a healthy life.

If you want to explore Westchester’s FDR Park and see the world from a different perspective on your own two feet without the burden of being obese, we can help. For more information, contact the Westchester office of the New York Bariatric Group.