30-Day Pre-Surgery Plan for Bariatric Surgery

Week 1

Talk through procedure with the surgeon/ team to cover off what exactly is going on and some options.

Medical tests: Your overall health will be evaluated by performing complete blood work, imaging studies and other tests.

One-to-one nutritional counseling: Work with a registered dietitian for dietary advice and meal planning.

Get a mental health screening to see if you are emotionally prepared or not [psychological evaluation]

Begin all-liquid diet: Advance to full liquid through a clear liquid diet & reduction in caloric intake.

Week 2

Maintain a liquid diet: Keep consumption of only clear liquids, ie water, broth and sugar-free gelatin.

Go to support groups: Meet other people who are preparing for weight loss surgery.

Avoid smoker: if you are a smoker, you must not smoke.

Work out daily: You must do at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise.

Practice Mindfulness Journaling & Eating: Be present and observe how you feel hunger, dont eat like a hippo on shrubs bush while watching Tv Then throw up the food and repeat such behavior.

Week 3

Introduce full liquids: Slowly introduce full liquids (i.e. protein soutce shakes or greek yogurt, broths) to the diet.

Stay in your support group meetings to share experience and get more encouragement.

Go to the pre-acid classes: These are about aftercare, recovery, and diet.

Cut calories: Try to consume 1,000-1,200 calories per day.

Emphasize Protein: Prioritize eating something with protein to preserve muscle mass.

Week 4

Full liquid diet: Stick to your full liquids.

Step 2- Bowel Preparation (To Cleanse the digestive system): You must start bowel preparation regimen along with the following.

Fast before and after surgery: Advent fast.

Hospital Check in: Kindly report at your propose hospital.

Have surgery: Get the bariatric surgery

Post-Surgery

Remember to carry out post-operative instructions: Follow the dietary, activity, and wound care regimen precisely as directed by your plastic surgeon.

Ensure compliance with follow-up appointments Visit the surgeon and team on a continual baIntersection for assessments and case management.

Attend meetings of your support group: Stay in touch with others who are going through the same thing.

Establish healthy habits: Concentrate on changes to your overall lifestyle, including diet, exercise and stress control.

Keep an eye on improvement: Keep tabs on changing body weight, diet intake and general well-being.

If you are Planning Bariatric Surgery Please Must consult with Dr. Kapil Agrawal. Dr. Kapil Agrawal is the best bariatric surgeon in Delhi who have an experienced of 22 years. He is a part of the renowned Apollo Group of Hospitals and founder of HABILITE CLINICS, a super-speciality surgical clinic in South Delhi.