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Weight loss surgery is not the immediate solution to your obese body; it is acontinuing process to lose weight by bringing changes in your lifestyle. To havelong-term success and maintain a healthy body, you need to prepare yourself tomake several lifestyle changes. Before considering weight loss surgery, you needto have a complete understanding and acceptance of the changes you will face.Managing life after weight loss surgery requires significant lifestyle changes andmodifications in daily habits. Weight loss surgery offers several benefits for themorbidly obese patients, who can no longer lose weight with drugs, diet changesand exercises. Still, even the most successful procedure demands an effectiveweight maintenance strategy after surgery to keep the patient in great shape andwork towards a healthier lifestyle.Significant weight loss will follow if a patient follows the recommended dietary,exercise and lifestyle guidelines set by your bariatric surgeon, nutritionist,therapist and other bariatric support staff.Changing your eating habits and staying motivated will create not only amazingresults, but also a healthier life that you will able to enjoy for many years tocome.Before surgery, you should prepare yourself for the steps you will need to takeafter you get the weight loss surgery done.1. Diet-WLS involves significant modifications to your gastrointestinal tract. Thepatient needs to make changes to the diet after undergoing weight loss surgery.After either gastric banding or gastric bypass surgery, you will only be able toeat few bites in each meal. In order to ensure good nutrition and health, you mustpay close attention to the types of food you eat. Foods that are well toleratedbefore surgery may cause discomfort afterwards. Take small bites, chew your foodwell and eat slowly, take a few minutes gap between each bite.Changing one’s eating habits is the most important lifestyle change. Eating lotsof vegetables and fruits and drinking plenty of water can also make you feelfuller. Eat a balanced diet that is low in fat and high in protein. Protein isimportant for healing directly after surgery and also during weight loss in orderto build tissues in your body.It is important to set realistic goals that are specific and achievable. Regularlyrecord what you do in your weight-loss program such as daily calorie intake andamount of physical exercise. Keeping track on your progress can also help you staymotivated.2. Follow-up after surgery-This is a very important part of the success of thesurgery. Regular follow-up visits must be maintained to prevent complications andachieve optimum weight loss. Depending on your diet after surgery, you may havenutritional deficiencies over the years. Therefore, you are required to get check-ups done periodically.3. Exercise- After surgery, it is vital to adhere strictly to the proper dietaryand exercise guidelines. Exercise is an essential component in your weight lossprogram. Patients often need 2 to 3 weeks of healing, rest and recovery before anytype of formal exercise, but light walking is recommended after discharge from thehospital.4. Stress management- Managing stress, emotions and anxiety without turning tofood can be a challenge for any individual after surgery. Working with a therapistto tackle difficult emotional issues can make weight loss surgery more rewarding
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