Gastric Bypass in Turkey

What are The Gastric Bypass Procedure Steps? 

Before the surgery 

Before scheduling the process, you must meet your plastic surgeon, conduct physical examinations and stomach endoscopy, and ask for different lab tests.

The surgeon will check your medical history by asking questions like your medical problems, previous surgeries, and used medication.

Furthermore, they will explain all the risks and complications associated with the procedure. Finally, the specialist will give you some preparation instructions if you qualify for this surgery. Choosing a highly-skilled plastic surgeon is essential to achieve the best results and avoiding medical mistakes.

At HayatMed, we have the best consultant surgeons in the obesity treatment field. In addition to the excellent medical crew, the hospital is equipped with advanced technologies.

During the surgery 

The procedure has two parts. First, your surgeon will create a small stomach pouch by dividing the top of the stomach from the rest of your stomach.

Next, they will divide a small intestine, bring up the bottom end of the divided, and attach it to the created small stomach pouch. 

The surgeon will complete the procedure by connecting the divided small intestine to the small intestine further down. The stomach’s digestive enzymes and acids from the bypassed stomach and the first portion of the small intestine will finally mix with the food.

Gastric bypass surgery works by several techniques. First, similar to most weight loss procedures, the newly created pouch of the stomach is considerably smaller and facilitates significantly lower portions, translating into fewer calories consumed. 

Furthermore, the smaller stomach pouch causes less digestion of food, and a segment of the small intestine would absorb calories and nutrients that no longer have food. So there are probably fewer calorie degrees and nutrient absorption.

Most importantly, rerouting the food path produces changes in gut hormones that enhance satiety and repress hunger. This operation takes one to two hours and is performed under general anesthesia.

After the surgery 

After the process, you will be in a recovery room, where the medical crew will monitor you for any complications.
You will stay at the hospital for two nights or more. So, it would be best to have someone with you, or HayatMed will offer someone to stay with you. 

You will begin a sugar-free liquid diet for a couple of weeks, then start eating pureed foods for two or three weeks, and finally, you can eat regular foods approximately four weeks after the surgery.

The surgeon will prescribe a multivitamin and a calcium and vitamin D supplement. In addition, you’ll need to make periodic medical checkups to observe your health in the first several months after bariatric surgery. 

It is normal to experience changes in your body due to quick weight loss in the few months after sleeve gastrectomy, like dry skin, pain in the body, tiredness, and temporary hair loss.

Remember that retrieving some of the lost weight after losing weight is possible. However, you can avoid this by following a healthy diet and regular exercise.

The gastric bypass recovery time is approximately two weeks; you can return to work. Follow your surgeon’s instructions regarding your return to the daily routine.

Diet after gastric bypass surgery

The diet after gastric bypass surgery is usually phased in to help you get back to eating normally. Depending on 

• Your health
• How well your body responds to changes in your diet
• How quickly your body recovers

The duration of each stage varies. It will also help in the effective weight loss process.

• The first phase: Fluid:

The patient will not be allowed to eat food in the first few days after the operation. Instead, the patient will be committed to taking only fluids, which helps the body recover from the surgery and avoid complications. After drinking clear liquids, you can switch to other liquids such as soups, unsweetened juices, skimmed milk, decaffeinated tea, and coffee.

• The second phase: Pureed foods:

You can start eating them after about seven days of consuming liquids or if the doctor allows it. The patient eats mashed foods similar in texture to pudding and is careful not to contain any solid pieces. You can eat small meals throughout the day, taking care to eat slowly. The amount of servings is estimated to be between 3-6 tablespoons.

• The third phase is Soft foods.

After the doctor’s approval, you can introduce soft, easy-to-chew foods to the diet. Meals are divided into 3-5 small meals, each about one-third or half a cup. You must chew food completely before swallowing.

• The fourth phase is Stabilization.

It involves reintroducing solid foods, and this phase begins about 2-3 months after surgery. Solid food is introduced gradually, and a meal usually consists of one or one and a half cups of food. You should cut food into small pieces not to cause a blockage. It is important to stop eating before feeling full.

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