20 Things That All Bariatric Patients Need to Know

If you’re considering bariatric surgery or know someone that is, here are a few tips from those of us who are in the know:

You will always be cold after surgery.
Stay away from carbonation.
You can probably go back to work about 7-10 days after surgery.
Cauliflower crust is now your new best friend.
Burping, hiccuping, and sneezing are all signs you are full!
I promise you will be able to use a straw at some point and guzzle water.
Stay physically active.
Take your vitamins (patches help).
You will experience depression and anxiety but it goes awa.y
This is a tool. It is one piece to a whole lot of changes.
Tracking your food is the key to success!
Drink your water.
Stalls will happen, trust the process & don’t beat yourself up.
Share your story. You may save someone else’s life.
Celebrate your NSVs (Non Scale Victories).
Avoid “white” carbs & fried food.
Be careful not to trade your food addiction for another addiction.
Alcohol contains empty calories.
Learn to make healthy versions of your favorite foods.
When invited to a party, make a bariatric friendly dish or eat before you go.

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Hey Barb, thanks for these great reminders. I’m 13 years into the Lap-Band and as time went on had forgotten about the do’s and don’ts. Oh how wonderful straws are, I didn’t have to give up straws for to long. But I do have to share, here with you for the first time with anyone. Jesus has been nudging me to get my band checked, I stopped getting regular bariatric check ups after about 5 years in. Now, I’m beginning to have some problems. So, I will be following his nudge and get checked. Blessings my friend.

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