Everyone will tell you attempting to lose weight and keep it off using exercises and diet is the most effective yet demanding way to go, however, there are instances where alternative measures are required. This is more so if you have weight-related conditions that prevent you from working out efficiently, effectively, and safely. This is where you consider weight loss surgery to help you limit how much you eat and where it can also involve reducing your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Although, bariatric surgery is safe and the risks are quite low there are some other things you need to know before you undergo the procedure to prepare you in dealing with physical and emotional issues you may face even after the surgery. The article has compiled some of the things you need to be aware of before the bariatric surgery so continue reading.
The first thing is that you need to be sure that this is the right thing you need because you have the task of convincing others that this is the path you are taking, your family, your insurance, and your doctor must be convinced that you are ready and right about it. In most cases, your doctor gives you the green light by recommending bariatric surgery, but sometimes you need to provide some proof that indicates you tried to lose your weight using other methods such as exercise or diet. Once your doctor clears you as a bariatric surgery candidate then your medical insurance provider cam approves the payment. Therefore, you need to have good reasons for undertaking bariatric surgery and learn how to speak up for yourself.
You need to plan and build a support system. The truth is once you undergo bariatric surgery it will take a toll on your emotions as well as your physical capabilities for a few weeks or a month. Therefore, you need to select a team of people who you trust to help you through. Make sure you select people who respect and support your decision such people may include family member, friends, or a colleague. This is important to plan because a lot will be involved during the recovery period and you need assistance with house chore, transportation, children, and many other things. Also, your doctor may require you to follow a weight loss plan for about six months before commencing on bariatric surgery to ensure you are committed and healthy for the procedure.
Physical recovery after bariatric surgery will give you some challenges but it is worth the risks of excess body weight. You will experience some things such as constipation, dumping syndrome and you will be required to keep off sodas. You may feel weak aches and fatigue mainly because of restricted absorption of vitamins and minerals in your body but this will fade once the body adjusts. You are likely to experience cold, sagging skin which can be corrected later either through exercises or corrective surgery, you may also experience hair loss or thinning because of your body’s inability to process vitamin B12 and D. Those are some things you need to know before undertaking bariatric surgery.