Question 1

how soon can i drive after i have bariatric surgery?

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1-2 weeks: You should be off of narcotic pain medication and comfortable behind the wheel before resuming driving.  For laparoscopic surgery this is usually 1-2 weeks, with patients undergoing open surgery needing more time.

Question 2

how soon will i be able to walk after i have bariatric surgery?

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Several hours: Most patients are able to (and should) get out of bed and walk within a matter of hours after laparoscopic bariatric surgery.  This will help reduce the risk of blood clots as well as stimulating deep breathing, which will help reduce the risk of pneumonia.  After going home walking or some other aerobic activity should be a daily activity.

Question 3

how long will i be off of solid foods after i have bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric Surgery: This depends on the type of surgery that is being considered for you. Discuss with your surgeon and ask to work with a nutritionist and or a dietician before and after the planned intervention.

Question 4

how long do i have to stay in the hospital after i have bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Length of stay: There are several different weight loss procedures.  The length of stay will vary from procedure to procedure.  I require a 1 night stay for the mini-gastric bypass procedure that i perform.  Occasionally patients will stay 2 days.  Some procedures such as the lap band offer outpatient services, but most other procedures require a 1 to 3 day hospital stay.

Question 5

how can i obtain bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Pay big bucks: Bariatric surgery is quite expensive, $10k or more, and usually not covered by insurance.  

A safer and effective method that might run you a few hundred dollars is good old fashioned diet and exercise. Buy the dvds from "the biggest loser", go to websites like loseit.Com, and invest in a gym membership or a treadmill.  Add nutrisystem or weightwatchers so the meals are easier. You can do it!

Question 6

just how effective is bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very: Bariatric surgery if done correctly, appears to be very effective, provided you stick to your job and not to eat what comes your way. You will need to eat foods that you can tolerate, but also healthy ones.

Question 7

what will happen after bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Provided there are complications from the surgery itself, you will start experiencing benefits of the surgery, namely, weight loss. Depending on the modality used, it will be either more sharp or slow. Also, you may have some side effects, such as diarrhea, again depending on the type of surgery. Also, it is very important you will need to stick to a dietary regimen and not to eat what you want.

Question 8

how can you feel about bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery : How do I feel? It can be a life saving, life altering operation. It can improve or even cure you of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, chf, etc. And as a result make you live longer. How will you feel? You have to be ready and committed to make a complete lifestyle change. Eat healthy food ; exercise. It's not easy. It takes work, but you will feel great.

Question 9

can you tell me about the bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

From the Experts: http://asmbs.org/obesity-and-surgery-learning-center/bariatric-surgery-procedures/.

Question 10

is it true that bariatric surgery is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: Yes and no. It is extremely safe when performed by the top centers in the country with extensive experience (for example, my group has done over 5000 operations). If done by less qualified surgeons then yes it can be dangerous. Visit a few doctors and ask what their experience is. 7-10 years of experience and a few thousand cases are good numbers. In nor cal, calvin higa and john morton are great.

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