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Are you ready to take the plunge and sign up for weight loss surgery? For some overweight patients, bariatric surgery is the next step they need to take to preserve and protect their health for years to come. Contrary to many beliefs, surgery is not "the easy way out" when it comes to weight loss options. Careful preparations are necessary before you arrive in the operating room, and patients must be prepared for the lifestyle changes they will need to make after the surgery is completed. Before you make this decision, educate yourself about the preparation process.
Emotional Preparations
Before beginning your physical preparations, you must make sure that you are emotionally prepared for surgery and the lifestyle that follows. To start with, you need information. Ask your doctor any question you can think of. Read literature on the surgery and its recovery. Talk with patients who have already undergone the surgery about what it was like, how they handled the recovery period, and how their lives changed as a result.
It is important for bariatric patients to have a support system in place after the surgery. Include a family member or friend in your information sessions. Talk about why this surgery is the best choice for you, and journal your thoughts. If you don't have a support system of family or friends, look into local support groups.
Physical Preparations
One of the hardest physical preparations for many patients is to quit smoking. You should go at least six weeks before the surgery without cigarettes, and remember that you are committing to a smoke-free lifestyle after the surgery is complete.
Prior to the surgery, be sure to stock up on any supplies you will need for afterward. Your doctor may also have further instructions about medications you are taking. Be sure to follow those instructions.
The day before the procedure you will need to fast, only consuming clear liquids. When you head in for your surgery, pack your bags for a couple days at the hospital.
If you have any further questions about bariatric surgery, please contact the Surgical Obesity Program at Plantation General Hospital. Visit us online or call 1-866-843-8248. We're happy to help you on this important journey.
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