In this article, we will explore the story of a person who underwent weight loss surgery and how their beloved pets helped enhance their recovery journey. By sharing this personal account, we aim to shed light on the remarkable impact animals can have on human well-being during challenging times.
SO, YOU’VE HAD YOUR BARIATRIC SURGERY ALREADY? You might be wondering what’s next? How should you take care of yourself? Your body has changed and will continue to change for the next few months, therefore it is important for you to keep in mind that you cannot continue with the same habits you had before your Bariatric Surgery. Here we have listed 5 important tips on how to take care of yourself now that you’ve had your Bariatric Surgery. TAKE CARE OF YOUR WOUNDS You may take a shower two days after surgery (unless instructed otherwise) while protecting your wounds with the sterilized tape. Do not remove the tapes; they will start falling off by themselves. If you touch your wounds, remember to do so with clean set of hands. Try to avoid sunshine. If it’s impossible to do so, remember to apply sunblock on your wounds. HOW MUCH TO EAT? Your stomach is only capable to retain approximately 4 oz of food now. It is important that you eat small portions of low calorie food frequently during the day. Not eating enough food might result on a lot of stress on your body caused by long periods of [...]
10 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY How to maintain your weight Loss after bariatric surgery is a lifesaving procedure. You will lose weight. You will reduce your co-morbidities and you will feel better and look better. However, to be successful (long-term), you have to change your diet. This sounds simple, but it’s not. Be prepared for a struggle. You’ve spent much of your life building and reinforcing bad eating habits. Those have to change. Here are 10 ways to maintain your weight loss after bariatric surgery. 1. EAT YOUR BREAKFAST Most people are pretty good at eating the same breakfast day in and day out, and usually this is a healthy meal! Start your day right with some protein, fruit or vegetable and some fiber in order to start your metabolism for the day. Your surgery was designed for you to eat small amounts of food a few times per day, so you can’t skip breakfast and eat more at dinnertime. 2. SAVE YOUR STARCHES Many of our patients find that their appetite returns about 6-9 months after surgery, and they usually find more room in their diet for starches! These are things like bread, [...]
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