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Recovery After Surgery
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Understanding the Bariatric Surgery Recovery Process
Most Tijuana Bariatric Center patients undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery to minimize the potential for discomfort and complications during recovery. If you're looking forward to losing weight and becoming healthier, you must get through the initial recovery stage before you think about the rest of your life.
Depending on the weight loss surgery you undergo, most patients will spend one night in the hospital before staying at a local hotel for the following night and then returning home.
Different types of weight loss procedures require different recovery times. For example, gastric bypass surgery is more complicated than gastric sleeve surgery and can result in a more extended stay in the hospital and a longer recovery time. The experienced bariatric surgery team working through the Tijuana Bariatric Center can help guide patients safely through bariatric surgery recovery in Tijuana, Mexico.
The First Few Days Following Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Once you wake up from surgery, you will be somewhat groggy but not feel much pain due to medication. You will have intravenous (IV) tubing in your arm for easy administration of additional pain medication when needed. Many patients will have several small incisions on the abdomen that will be sutured closed. Our staff will typically ask you to get out of bed and begin to walk short distances during your stay in the hospital. Our nutritionist will visit you in recovery, answer any questions and concerns, and outline the specifics of your nutritional counseling program.
In most cases, your surgeon will recommend not eating on the first day. The next day, you may feel more abdominal pain that can be controlled with prescription pain medications. Most patients can start on a clear liquid diet to allow the digestive system to heal and eventually ingest foods like milk, strained cream soups, or sugar-free gelatin. After adequate recovery time in the hospital, patients can return home or to their hotel.
The First Few Weeks After Weight Loss Surgery
After about a week, you should not experience as much pain, so you can increase your exercise habits by taking daily walks to encourage circulation and promote healing. Avoid long periods of inactivity to reduce the chance of blood clots. By now, most patients will begin to include pureed or strained foods in their diet. To avoid serious complications, patients must follow dietary guidelines.
The First Few Months
Many patients can start eating somewhat firmer solid foods approximately eight weeks after surgery. You should begin to notice significant weight loss by this point, motivating you to continue with the recommended diet and exercise to lose excess weight. You will slowly be able to increase your exercise routine per your doctor's recommendations.
You will need regular follow-up visits with your healthcare provider for the rest of your life for blood tests to check whether you have developed vitamin deficiencies requiring additional nutritional supplements or developing other health problems. At about three months, you may be able to resume a regular diet with a few restrictions, such as eating small portions and avoiding foods high in fat and sugar.
Why Choose Tijuana Bariatric Center?
Helmed by experienced, board-certified surgeons, Tijuana Bariatric Center boasts a 98% success rate across all treatments. We have performed over 10,000 successful operations and continue to support patients on their weight loss journey long after they leave our facilities. We adhere to the most stringent international safety protocols and utilize best-in-class, cutting-edge techniques to minimize recovery times and the risk of complication. Patients enjoy a holistic approach that includes in-depth education, a personalized nutritional plan, access to our online support community, and extensive postoperative follow-up.
At Tijuana Bariatric Center, we believe that every patient deserves access to life-saving surgeries that can reduce obesity-related illness and help them reclaim their mobility, self-confidence, and quality of life. We offer our procedures at a fraction of the cost found at most practices in the United States, providing transparent pricing, easy-to-navigate financing, and built-in medical tourism insurance. Our goal is to help our patients to thrive – physically, emotionally, socially, and professionally.
