Instructions to be taken after gastric bypass surgery

 

In our current era, gastric bypass surgery has become the last resort for obese patients who have lost hope In traditional methods, and the period after gastric bypass surgery Is the most difficult stage for them, so we will discuss In this article in detail the most Important instructions after the gastric bypass operation, and the nature of the gastric bypass. The diet that patients should adhere to after the operation, In addition to the exercise that should be followed after the operation.

What are the most important instructions after gastric bypass surgery?

There are some Instructions that doctors advise to follow after undergoing gastric bypass surgery, which are:

• Take food and liquids slowly to prevent diarrhea and gas.
• Complete rest after the operation and it is preferable to take a week off from work until the surgical wound heals.
• Drink more water throughout the day, at least. You should drink 8 cups of water, equivalent to 2 liters of water.
• Eat snacks, and the size of one meal should range from half a cup of food to one cup of food, and start with six snacks, then reduce over the days to reach the normal rate, which is three meals a day.
• Stay away as much as possible from sugars and foods containing fat.
• Lots of foods containing protein.
• Taking vitamins after the operation, because the operation affects the stomach’s absorption of vitamins.
• Chewing food well when eating it.

 

The diet followed after gastric bypass surgery

In each phase of the gastric bypass diet, you should be careful of the following:

 

The first week

On the first day after surgery, the patient will only be allowed to drink clear liquids (tea, mint, anise, chamomile, meat and chicken broth, carrot juice, apples, berries, grapes, pomegranates) in small sips so that the patient consumes about 1.5 liters of fluids. Daily. And once you start drinking clear liquids, then you can start eating other liquids.

 

Second week

The patient begins with thick liquids such as (strawberry juice – kiwi – mango) and clear soups.

Among the necessary things that must be followed is to stop eating when feeling full, and among the meals that can be eaten:

• Skimmed milk.
• Oats soup with milk.
• Light soup such as: lentils, tomatoes and broccoli.
• Skimmed yogurt, but without adding any fruit pieces.

 

The third and fourth week

This week, the patient eats soft and mashed foods that contain protein that does not need to be chewed in the mouth, such as (pudding – rice pudding – chickpeas – spiced – low-fat cream cheese – semi-boiled eggs – boiled and mashed vegetables).

 

The fifth week

In this week, the patient will have passed a month after the operation, then he can eat normally, paying attention to the gradual eating and always preferring food high in protein, low in fat and sugar, while preserving the previous general instructions. You can start with the following:

• Boiled pasta in soup, then regular pasta, then rice in small quantities.
• Seafood soup (fish or shrimp).
• Fried or grilled fish (after removing the thorns), then red meat.

 

Sports after gastric bypass surgery

It is necessary to gradually participate in sports after the operation, so it is possible to start from the first week by walking for half an hour, gradually increasing until reaching walking with a quick step. Swimming can also be added to sports activities, starting from the fourth week after the operation, after the wounds are fully healed.

The patient should not exert himself too much, especially in the first period after the operation, while taking care to drink water continuously during exercise to avoid dehydration.

 

Protein and vitamins after gastric bypass

It is necessary to take nutritional supplements and protein mixtures to avoid a decrease in the level of vitamins, minerals and protein In the body, as it is recommended to take them for at least 6 months after the operation. Failure to adhere to this leads to deficiency, anemia, dizziness, pallor, excessive hair loss, loss of muscle and bone mass, and several health problems. Therefore, it is advised to take a multivitamin supplement throughout life as a matter of prevention, and it is preferable that it contains the following vitamins:

• Vitamin D.
• Vitamin C.
• Vitamin B12.
• Multivitamin supplement.

 

Instructions for postoperative wounds

• Keep the wound clean and as dry as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours.
• Follow the instructions for washing, drying and changing the bandage provided by the doctor.
• Check the wound and stitches daily for any changes.
• Ensure that your hands are clean when caring for the wound.
• Take pain-relieving medications as directed by your doctor.
• Follow up with the doctor to make sure the wound is healing properly.
• Use creams or ointments recommended by your doctor.

Cases in which you should see a doctor

When the following symptoms appear, you should see a doctor immediately:

• High body temperature.
• Increased pain in the bypass area and its lack of Improvement after taking the analgesics prescribed by the doctor.
• Feeling of constant nausea for 12 hours without Improvement.

 

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