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Preparing for bariatric surgery: What you need to know before the procedure

Writer's picture: Cirugía BariátricaCirugía Bariátrica


Preparing for bariatric surgery involves more than just making the decision to undergo surgery. It is a process that requires medical evaluations, lifestyle changes, and a mindset focused on long-term success.

Key steps in preparation:

  1. Complete medical evaluation:

    • Physical exams, laboratory tests and nutritional assessment to ensure the patient is suitable for surgery.

    • Psychological evaluations to ensure that the patient understands the emotional and behavioral changes that accompany the procedure.

  2. Dietary changes:

    • Reducing calories and eliminating foods high in fat and sugar to prepare the body for the change.

    • Possible liquid diet days before surgery to reduce the size of the liver and facilitate surgery.

  3. Preoperative education:

    • Attend educational sessions to learn about the procedure, possible risks, and postoperative care.

  4. Post-surgical support planning:

    • It is important to have a support team, which may include family, friends, nutritionists and therapists.

Top tip: Set realistic expectations. Surgery is not magic; it is a tool that requires your constant commitment.

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