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What to Expect
This guide will provide instruction on how to slowly advance your diet after surgery. The dietary recommendations after gastric bypass surgery will help in weight loss, will reduce negative side effects, and provide adequate nutrition.
After the surgery some people experience no discomfort in eating, while others may have problems for weeks or months. It is normal to have difficulty tolerating certain foods, which typically can be pinpointed and avoided until a further date. Since you will be eating small quantities of food at a time, it is important to choose nutritious foods. This means getting the right amount of protein, vitamins and minerals, even though certain foods may not be tolerated.
You will be making significant lifestyle changes after your surgery. It is important to have a support system in place such as Support Group Meetings, family, friends and an online chat group. You will also be in regular contact with your health care team.
The following will be your general follow-up appointment schedule. Modifications will be made as needed, depending on how you are feeling or as deemed necessary by your health care team.
1 – 2 Weeks Post Surgery
- Follow up appointment with Dr. Todd
- Upon check-out, schedule a group follow-up appointment with Nursing and the Dietitian for six weeks post-surgery. Group follow-up appointments are held Wednesdays at 10:00am at the Alaska Bariatric Center's office.
6 Weeks Post Surgery
- Group follow up meeting with Nursing and the Dietitian - Wednesday 10am
- Upon checkout, schedule an appointment for Dr. Todd and Amanda (Dietitian) for 6 months post-surgery
6 Months Post-Surgery
- Follow up apt. with Dr. Todd and Amanda (Dietitian)
- Upon check-out, schedule your annual visit for Dr. Todd and Amanda (Dietitian)
Annual Visits
- Individual apts. for Dr. Todd and Amanda (Dietitian)
Additional Visits
- As needed, additional appointments with Dr. Todd can be made
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