Post on 16-Jul-2015
Bariatric surgery is the term for operations to help promote weight loss.
There are three types of bariatric surgery:
Vertical Banded
Gastroplasty(VBD), & Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
An adjustable silicone elastic band is placed around the upper part of the stomach creating a small pouch and restricting the passage of food
VBG is a purely restrictive procedure in which the upper stomach is stapled and divided, forming a small pouch that reduces the size of the stomach and the amount of food the stomach can hold
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is the most frequently performed weight loss procedure in the United States
During this surgery, the upper stomach is stapled creating a small pouch that is completely divided from the remainder of the stomach
Patient have to follow a strict diet before and after bariatric surgery.
Patient must have a nutritional consultation.
It is important to chew food thoroughly and slow
It is important wait 2-3 minutes after swallowing before putting the next bite of food in your mouth.
Don’t drink fluids while eating
Avoid food high in fat and have no nutritional value.
Avoid alcohol
Avoid food high in sugar
Limit snacking between meals
Exercise plays a crucial role after bariatric surgery becausePromotes good circulation, respiration Increases metabolism, reduces adipose tissues
How to start an effective exercise patternWalking is the simple way to start the exercise
process Then, try out different types of exercises to find
one that is enjoyable, running, treadmill.However, exercises should be well-organized.