Post-Bariatric Surgery

Post-Bariatric Surgery aims to recover the areas that have been injured and reduce the effects of the operation after the Bariatric Surgery. Also known as Body Lifting.In Bariatric Surgery, the patient’s abdomen is targeted because of excess weight or some health issues. Its practice may be done with numerous methods. Bariatric Surgery contains such operations as Sleeve Gastronomy and Gastric Bypass.

 

Procedures of the Post-Bariatric Surgery

Post-Bariatric Surgery is used to remove the deformed tissue like saggy skin. It can be seen mostly following the excess weight loss and applied with hip and thigh surgeries. Also can be done with stretching some parts of the body like the face, breast, etc. at the same time or in another session.The length of the Post-Bariatric Surgery is approximately 5 hours, it may change in order to scope of the surgery.The operation is performed under general anesthesia. The patient should have been checked by the surgeon before the surgery. Patients who are smokers, and have some cardiac and diabetes problems can not be suitable candidates.Also, the patients who had a bad Bariatric Surgery history must wait until they completely recovered, which takes up to 2 years.

 

Who can be a candidate for a Post-Bariatric Surgery?

Patients who have saggy skin in different areas of their body through the weight-loss period, as well as those, who are over 18, can be good candidates for Post-Bariatric Surgery.They should have a steady, healthy life and should know what they really want while choosing this surgery.

 

What are the benefits of Post-Bariatric Surgery?

Some problems may be seen after the Bariatric operation, like lack of appetite, loss of smell, and drooping of the skin because of the excess weight loss. With a successful Post-Bariatric Surgery and attentive aftercare, it’s possible to avoid them.

The following situations below can be counted as potential risks of the surgery:

  • - Infection of the operated area
  • - Heart or lung problems
  • - Bleeding
  • - Hernia
  • - Blockage of the intestine

Most patients may lose weight near 45 kilos in the first year. In some patients, the weight loss process can take up to 2 years and they can lose approximately 90 kilos. The best results can be seen in the patients who show determination to a healthy life. A realistic weight loss plan is needed and must be obeyed.

After about 2 years following the Post-Bariatric Surgery, pregnancy may be more comfortable. It’s not recommended to get pregnant during the weight loss phase. 

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