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Bariatric surgery correction
In some cases that perform slimming operations, the doctor and the patient may take a new decision about it, yes - dear reader - the doctor may perform the operation again and this is known as obesity correction operations..
This decision must be reviewed and studied well by the doctor and the patient, after knowing all the details of the operation.
What happens if you gain extra weight after Gastric bypass surgery أو تكميم المعدة ؟
When you gain weight after Gastric bypass surgery or gastric sleeve, this may be due to several factors, such as some changes in the stomach and intestines that increase the intake of foods and the speed of absorption and increase the calories in meals.
Physiological and psychological factors must also be evaluated by the doctor before deciding on obesity correction operations.
After this, the decision is made either to follow the traditional method to reduce weight, such as dieting and exercise, or in some other cases, a second surgery may be required.
Why obesity operations may fail?
Complications can occur for many reasons such as the health of the patients as well as the level of expertise of the doctors and the accreditation of the medical center and some side effects may occur such as:
- Intestinal obstruction.
- Dumping syndrome that leads to diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
- The development of gallstones or hernias.
- Low blood sugar
- Malnutrition (the most common symptom when patients do not take supplemental vitamins and minerals), Iron or calcium deficiency.
- stomach perforation or stomach ulcer; vomiting
What to do to avoid complications of bariatric surgery
- Not all surgeries are suitable for all patients, consulting with an experienced doctor at a specialist center like Dr. Mohamed Tag Center about the most common type of weight loss program is the first step to avoiding failure.
However, when complications occur, patients may need additional surgeries in order to correct the problem. There is a possibility of reconsideration surgery
How do you prepare for obesity operations?
Diet and medication
It is necessary to follow a certain diet before the operation, and the doctor must know the patient’s drug history - if any - so that the necessary precautions can be taken for this, especially if these drugs are related to blood thinning or others because they may change after the operation, and it must also be known if The patient suffers from diseases such as diabetes, for example, as the doctor after the operation makes some changes in the doses of insulin and other medicines designated for that.
other preparations
- You must quit smoking completely
- Starting to follow a regular exercise regime
- Carrying out medical examinations and comprehensive analyzes required by the surgeon.
What after bariatric surgery?
- Immediately after the operation, fluid intake is the basis of the diet followed, and solid food should not be eaten in the first days, as the stomach is still in the recovery stage.
- You must take vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements
– After about a month of the operation, you can eat solid food, follow a diet, change lifestyle and exercise regularly, and about 60% of the weight will be lost.
