How to Prepare for Recovery from Gastric Bypass

The recovery period of gastric bypass surgery is just as important as the surgery itself. You can make yourself gravely ill by not following the doctor's instructions for recovery.

Things You'll Need

• Rest
• Help Around the House
• Liquids
• Soft Foods
• Follow Up Tests

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Instructions

• 1

  Take time to rest. You should get enough rest in the 8 or so weeks it will take you to recover from the surgery. This will allow the incision wound to heal and give your body time to recover as well.

• 2

  Eat right. Ensure that you are carefully following the doctor's diet instructions. Start with a liquid diet, then pureed foods and thereafter, soft foods during the initial 3 months.

• 3

  Go to counseling. Attend counseling sessions to help you adjust to the new eating habits.

• 4

  Attend follow up appointments. Go for follow up tests every 3 to 6 months to ensure that all body nutrients are within normal range.