The Gastric Sleeve Recovery Timeline

Gastric sleeve surgery is a great option for surgical weight loss, and one that we have discussed at length on our blog. When patients come to our bariatric surgery center, the decision is up to them regarding what kind of weight loss surgery they undergo, and we will be more than happy to go over the risks and benefits of all procedures.

We’ve focused on the nature of gastric sleeve surgery a lot, and right now we’d like to take some time to look a the recovery after the surgery is performed. It’s important that patients understand that healing is a process and that they do not rush it. This should provide you with some valuable insight into the procedure.

Two Nights In the Hospital After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

After your gastric sleeve surgery is performed, you will remain in a full-service hospital for two nights. This will be to monitor your vital signs and to check that there are no complications following surgery. We actually triple-check the revised stomach pouch just so we are certain that there are no leaks.

Two Nights In the Hotel Following the Hospital Stay

After you are discharged from the hospital, you will remain in your hotel for two nights. It’s important to get rest and to follow our post-op instructions to the letter (which extends into the next two to three months of healing at home, of course). This additional stay at the hotel is a means for us to continue monitoring your healing in those first crucial days after surgery.

Patients will be driven back to their hotel from the hospital by our practice’s private driver. We will also make sure that you arrive at the airport safely when you eventually depart for home.

Carefully Moderating Physical Activity for the First Two Months

When you’ve returned home after your gastric sleeve surgery, it’s important to continue your focus on resting and recovery. Generally this means taking roughly two weeks off of work and refraining from any exercise and strenuous physical activity (which includes sexual activity and heavy lifting) for at least six weeks.

Gradually over the course of two months, you will be able to return to normal physical activities. Be sure not to strain yourself and to use good judgment. If you have any questions with regard to physical activity, be sure to ask us just to be on the safe side.

Gradual Changes to Your Diet for Two Months

You will need to reintroduce solid foods very gradually after your surgery, and in the process retrain yourself on how to eat, in a sense. There are three phases of your diet in the first two months after gastric sleeve surgery:

  • Phase 1: Liquid Diet – For the first week or two after surgery, you will be on an all-liquid diet
  • Phase 2: Reintroducing Soft Foods – After two weeks, you will slowly reintroduce soft foods into your diet, always proceeding slowly and conservatively
  • Phase 3: Reintroducing Solid Foods – At the four-week or six-week mark, you will reintroduce solid foods into your diet, again proceeding slowly and conservatively

We will provide patients with dietary do’s and don’ts after their surgery has been performed so they understand what they can eat and what they cannot eat.

Learn More About Your Weight Loss Surgery Options

If you would like more information about gastric sleeve surgery and your many options for advanced bariatrics, be sure to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. Our entire team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve great surgical results and good health in the long run.

The Results of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery is a great option to consider if you are morbidly obese and would like to achieve a more ideal body weight for your frame. By visiting our bariatric surgery center, you will be able to learn more about all of your options for surgical weight loss and which might be most helpful to you and your needs.

Many patients wonder about the results of gastric sleeve surgery and what those are like. We’d like to take a moment right now to consider the results of gastric sleeve surgery and what you can expect from care.

About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Some basics about gastric sleeve first. Gastric sleeve surgery is a procedure in which the overall size of the stomach is permanently altered. This reduces the stomach to the size of a banana.

In reducing the stomach size in this way, the presence of the Ghrelin hormone is reduced, meaning diminished sensations of hunger. This combined with the reduction of stomach size allows patients to lose weight.

How does gastric sleeve compare to LAP BAND surgery?

With gastric sleeve surgery, there are no secondary surgeries or adjustment surgeries required as there are with LAP BAND surgery. This means that results of surgery are generally more convenient overall.

How does gastric sleeve compare to gastric bypass surgery?

The gastric bypass surgery is far more invasive that the gastric sleeve surgery. Since there is more revision of the digestive system, healing times tend to be longer. In general, though, comparable results are possible with gastric bypass surgery.

How much weight loss can I expect?

The rate of weight loss and total amount of weight loss will vary from patient to patient. The height and pre-surgery weight of the patient will have a major affect on the overall effectiveness of care.

On average, people tend to lose about 60% of their excess weight from the surgery. If patients are serious about their diet and exercise, it is likely that they will lose more than 60% of the excess weight.

Aesthetic Results of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

In terms of appearance, patients will notice that their skin will seem loose or saggy due to the weight loss they experience. This is normal given the nature of skin laxity. The skin will shrink back a certain degree, but the only sure way of removing the loose and drooping skin is to undergo body contouring surgery with a plastic surgeon. This can be discussed in greatly detail during the consultation process.

Long-Term Results of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Long-term results of gastric surgery are great overall, with patients losing a considerable amount of excess weight, reducing the chances of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type II diabetes, and so on.

As patients become accustomed to their new dietary habits and lifestyle changes, the difficulties of adjustment will pass, allowing them to experience better self-esteem and an improved sense of wellness.

Learn More About Weight Loss Surgery

If you would like to learn more about gastric sleeve surgery and how it can be of great benefit to you and your needs, be sure to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. Our entire team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you make smart decisions about you surgical weight loss options.

Health Conditions that Can Be Improved with Gastric Sleeve Surgery

There are many compelling reasons to undergo bariatric surgery. Some are aesthetic since reducing excess body weight can improve your appearance, but in general, the health reasons for undergoing bariatric surgery are far more important to consider. The team at our bariatric surgery center is committed to helping patients achieve optimal wellness, which is why we always strive to provide the best possible treatments each time a patient visits us.

Right now, we want to consider various health conditions that bariatric surgery can treat. You may be surprised which ones they are.

Lowering High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Studies have found that patients who undergo bariatric surgery experience a significant reduction in their blood pressure, either alleviating hypertension entirely or significantly reducing the problem. This also means reduced dependance on drugs for hypertension.

Reducing Chances of Heart Disease and Stroke

Since blood pressure is reduced and circulation issues are less likely, the risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or other kinds of blood clots is dramatically lowered.

Avoiding or Remedying Type 2 Diabetes

If patients have not yet developed type 2 diabetes before undergoing bariatric surgery, the reduction in weight allows them to avoid the condition entirely. As for patients with type 2 diabetes, the bariatric surgery will significantly improve their health and can potentially reverse diabetes as well.

Preventing the Development of Certain Cancers

Cancer is common in people who suffer from obesity and morbid obesity. By reducing weight, the likelihood of developing certain kinds of cancers goes down dramatically. The healthy diet adopted following bariatric surgery will also help reduce risk of cancer.

Treating Sleep Apnea

Apart from problems with the air passageways, a common factor that contributes to sleep apnea is obesity. Weight loss surgery will make sleep apnea less likely, allowing patients to get a good night’s rest again.

Minimized Risk of Joint Pain Later In Life

People who are obese and morbidly obese place a lot of stress on their knees, hips, and lower back given their body mass. By losing significant amounts of weight, the stress on the joints is lessened, which means fewer problems with joint pain and joint soreness in old age.

A Potential Remedy for Depression

Depression is common with many people that are obese or morbidly obese given various body image issues associated with high body mass. The bariatric surgery will reduce the patient’s weight and improve their overall sense of self as well.

Is gastric sleeve surgery right for me?

Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the best options for safe surgical weight loss, and it’s one that our team believes in wholeheartedly. During your consultation at our practice, we will be sure to address all of these matters in full detail so that you can determine which kind of weight loss surgery procedure would be best for you and your needs.

Learn More About Surgical Weight Loss Treatment

If you would like more information on how obesity and morbid obesity can be treated through safe bariatric surgery procedures such as the gastric sleeve, be sure to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. Our entire team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve all of your health and wellness goals in the process.

Will My Heath Insurance Help Cover the Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

There are plenty of ways for people who are obese or morbidly obese to lose weight quickly and achieve a better overall appearance. Surgical techniques have been especially good for many people as it allows for rapid weight loss, and these procedures help prevent serious medical conditions, such as stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and so forth. Visiting a bariatric surgery center may be just what you need to improve your health and wellness, and we’d be more than happy to meet with you in person and go over all of your options for advanced care.

One question that many prospective patients ask our team is if their weight loss surgery procedure will be covered by their medical insurance. We’d like to consider these matters in brief right now.

Is gastric sleeve surgery covered by medical insurance?

Many medical insurance companies do cover bariatric surgery procedures since they recognize obesity as a major health issue. While this is the case, we want to stress that all insurance companies are different and they have different stipulations for care.

Making Sure You Receive Coverage

In order to ensure that you receive insurance cover for your weight loss surgery procedure, it’s important that you read over your insurance policy carefully and check that you meet all requirements for care.

Some qualifications for care may involve:

  • The patient’s BMI before surgery
  • The presence of an obesity-related health issue (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, etc.)
  • The amount of time that the patient has been obese/morbidly obese

Be Sure to Ask Your Insurance Provider Questions

Sometimes certain stipulations and verbiage in an insurance policy may seem vague or confusing. In those cases, do not hesitate to ask your insurance provider questions about the nature of your care. This can be very helpful in clarifying certain needs that have to be met.

Picking the Right Surgery for Your Needs

As you might notice while looking through your requirements for coverage, certain kinds of surgical procedures may have different requirements for care. We will work carefully with your to determine your best option for surgical weight loss, but we do find that gastric sleeve surgery (aka sleeve gastrectomy) tends to be quite effective. Gastric sleeve surgery is a safe and effective method of surgcial weight loss, and one that tends to yield results that are overall better than gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding surgery.

With all of that in mind, we will make sure that you surgical weight loss procedure is carefully customized to your needs.

Financing Options for Those Without Surgery

If you do not qualify for insurance coverage or are uninsured, there are financing options to consider for weight loss surgery that can place a healthier you within reach. We will be more than happy to go over all of these matters in greater detail during your visit to the practice.

Learn More About Your Options for Surgical Weight Loss

If you would like to learn more about all of your options for safe and effective bariatric surgery, we encourage you to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. The entire team here looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve all of your goals for optimal health and wellness.

The Expected Weight Loss Timeline for Gastric Sleeve Surgery Patients

There are plenty of ways that you can achieve a more ideal weight if you suffer from obesity or morbid obesity. While we’ve talked a great deal about gastric sleeve surgery on this blog, both gastric bypass surgery and gastric banding surgery also offers solid results for patients. Scheduling a consultation and visiting our bariatric surgery center will help you understand the weight loss process from beginning to end.

One topic we have not covered on this blog involves the actual rate of weight loss after you undergo gastric sleeve surgery. We’d like to consider that in brief detail right now.

About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

First let’s discuss gastric sleeve surgery and how it works since the mechanism for weight loss is important to consider. Gastric sleeve surgery is an ideal option for safe and effective weight loss. During the surgery, the stomach pouch is reduced to roughly the size of a banana. This helps reduce a patient’s sensations of hunger while also allowing the patient to become fuller faster.

Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss In the First Month

In the first month after gastric sleeve surgery, patients will be on a liquid diet and adjusting their food in-take accordingly as they heal. During this first month, patients will typically lose around 20 pounds if not more. This will vary depending on the patient’s starting weight, metabolism, as well as other factors, of course. Sometimes patients will lose about a pound a day.

Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss In the First Few Months

In the early months after gastric sleeve surgery, rapid weight loss will continue. Again, it is not uncommon for patients to lose between 40 to 60 pounds by the end of two months, sometimes more. Since feelings of hunger are reduced and less food is contained in the stomach, this is ideal and helps patients hit a healthier weight sooner.

Leveling Off of Weight Loss After Gastric Sleeve

After a few months, your body will adjust to its new diet, and the weight loss won’t be as rapid. The slowing down is normal, and any additional weight loss can be achieved by continuing to eat healthy and by exercising regularly. By the end of the first year, weight loss should stabilize.

Long-Term Weight Loss Results with Gastric Sleeve

After weight stabilizes, patients may gain back a bit of that weight, though the patient’s BMI will still be much healthier than it was before. One study found that six years after gastric sleeve surgery, patients had generally lost about 53% of their total excess weight. This is a successful outcome overall, and patients should be advised that they can keep more of that that excess weight off with exercise and smart eating. We can discuss long-term weight management during the consultation process.

Learn More About Bariatric Surgery

For more information about all of your weight loss surgery options and how they can help you, be sure to contact our Tijuana bariatric surgery center today. When you visit our practice, we will be sure to cover all of your surgical procedure options in full detail so that you can make smart and empowered decisions about your wellness.

Exercise Tips After Patients Undergo Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Weight loss surgery is a major lifestyle change, which means that patients will need to adjust to a number of new things after their procedure. The team at our bariatric surgery center is here for you after your procedure, and we will be more than happy to give you advice about diet and exercise. Right now, we’d like to take a moment to consider the kinds of exercises that may be helpful after a person undergoes weight loss surgery.

Is exercise necessary for weight loss after gastric sleeve?

Yes. While patients will lose considerable weight thanks to the reduced hunger and the altered stomach size, exercise will be crucial for patients in that it will help them lose more of their excess weight with time. Diet alone can’t do it all, so patients are encouraged to exercise in order to achieve a more ideal BMI.

Regular Exercise Is About More Than Just Weight Loss

In addition to improving overall weight loss after bariatric surgery, exercise will also improve general health for a patient. Improved cardiovascular health will lower your blood pressure and prevent stroke and heart disease.

In the long run, exercise will help maintain a more ideal weight for patients. Patients will regain some of the weight they lost after surgery after a few years, so the exercise is a kind of balancing method for maintaining a healthy BMI.

Easing Into Physical Activity After Your Weight Loss Surgery

Never jump into exercise after your surgery has been performed. Healing takes time, so it’s important that you ease into exercise at your own pace. Be careful about pushing yourself too hard, and be sure to consult us or your physician before you incorporate any new exercises into your routine.

Low-Impact Exercise for the First Month

During that first month after gastric sleeve surgery, the following low-impact exercises are recommended:

  • Walking
  • Arm rotations
  • Shoulder rotations
  • Seated leg lifts

Some Cardio to Consider After a Month of Recovery

As you recover from bariatric surgery, you will be able to engage in more kinds of exercises. This is a good time to begin some low-impact cardio. Some recommended exercises include:

  • Swimming
  • Water aerobics
  • Cycling

Strength Training for Four Months After Surgery

As you continue to recover and are able to engage in more and more normal activities, it’s important to consider building your core strength and overall wellness. Some recommended exercises for this include:

  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Lunges
  • Squats

Is gastric sleeve surgery right for me?

We believe that gastric sleeve surgery may be the right option for you and your needs. Indeed, gastric sleeve surgery offers benefits over gastric bypass and gastric banding surgery, though those other surgeries may be ideal given your weight loss goals. We’ll be sure to go over all of these matters with you in greater detail during your visit to the practice.

Learn More About Life After Bariatric Surgery

If you would like to learn more about all of your options for bariatric surgery and what you can do for effective aftercare, be sure to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. During your consultation with our team, you will be able to learn much more about what to expect after you undergo gastric sleeve surgery.

The Side Effects of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

We’ve talked a great deal about gastric sleeve surgery and how it can be of great benefit to you and your needs. Our doctors believe that the gastric sleeve is one of the finest options out there for reducing excess body mass and improving your overall health. It’s important that each patient receive ample information about any procedure that they undergo. That is why the team at our bariatric surgery center will cover all of the pros and cons of weight loss surgery, allowing patients to make the best possible decisions about your health and wellness.

Right now, we’d like to cover some of the basics regard the side effects of gastric sleeve surgery. This should give you a good idea of what to expect after you’ve had surgery performed, which is great since realistic expectations are important for patient satisfaction.

Are side effects common after gastric sleeve surgery?

Yes. Side effects are a common part of the healing process given the changes made to your system. In essence, side effects are a sign that your body is healing and they should be considered normal.

Minor Side Effects That Most Patients Experience

The most common side effects experienced following gastric sleeve surgery include:

  • Soreness
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Discomfort
  • Minor bleeding

Thankfully the above symptoms are temporary and fade in the days and weeks after the surgery has been performed. Patients may also experience minor hair loss, mood swings, bad breath, problems swallowing, and increased instances of heartburn.

How These Minor Side Effects Can Be Prevented

In order to have the best experience with gastric sleeve surgery, patients need to follow post-operative instructions to the letter. This will reduce the duration of soreness and discomfort and will prevent long-term issues with pain. As far as addressing issues with swallowing and heartburn, be sure to follow dietary recommendations and instructions closely. Eating as directed and taking things slow will prevent a number of issues related to digestion.

Major Side Effects and Complications

Some complications that may occur following gastric sleeve surgery include:

  • Internal bleeding
  • Leaking of gastric fluid from stomach
  • Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
  • Blood clots
  • Infection

We Work Hard to Prevent Complications and Severe Side Effects

Our doctors perform all surgeries in a state-of-the-art full-service hospital, which ensures excellent results in the safest possible conditions. We will triple check the revised stomach pouch following surgery in order to ensure that none of the gastric acid leaks. Patients are closely monitored in the days following surgery so that any urgent needs can be addressed as soon as possible.

We all take pride in offering quality care, and go the extra mile to ensure each patient receives top-notch surgical treatment and exceptional post-surgical care.

Learn More About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

To learn more about gastric sleeve surgery and how it can be of great benefit to you and your needs, be sure to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. We will be more than happy to go over the risks, benefits, and potential side effects of all bariatric surgery options with you in greater detail so that you can make the best possible decisions with regard to wellness.

How to Choose a Gastric Sleeve Surgeon

There are many important decisions that go into bariatric surgery treatment, and this includes picking the right surgeon and the right practice for you and your needs. Our bariatric surgery center has helped countless patients achieve a healthier weight, and we believe that our surgeons an ideal pick for performing a gastric sleeve or any other kind of weight loss procedure.

Right now, we’d like to provide prospective bariatric surgery patients with some tips on how to select a surgeon who is right for them and their needs.

Why Picking the Right Surgeon Is So Important

The success of your bariatric surgery is partially dependent on your rapport with your surgeon. If you trust your surgeon and his or her abilities, the more likely it is that you surgery will go well and you will have the pre-surgical and post-surgical support that you need.

Look at the Bariatric Surgeon’s Education and Credentials

When you’re picking a surgeon, be sure to check on his or her education and credentials for surgery. A degree from a trusted educational institution as well as membership in a professional society of some kind are both keys to consider and demonstrate a commitment to the medical field and patient wellness.

Look Up Online Reviews of the Bariatric Surgeon

The internet has made finding reviews of surgeons even easier than it was in the past. Be sure to look up patient reviews of practices and surgeons. Not only will actual gastric sleeve surgery patients help you understand the procedure, they will also let you know if a surgeon was helpful, trustworthy, and reputable.

Contact the Surgeon’s Office to Ask Questions

Be sure to get in touch with the practice directly if it looks promising and ask questions. Engaging in a dialogue with the surgeon and his or her staff will give you a good idea if they’re the right fit for you. Scheduling a consultation there is also helpful since it will allow you to understand what the office dynamic is like.

Why Tijuana Bariatrics Is a Good Choice for Your Gastric Sleeve

Our skilled weight loss surgery specialists perform all surgeries in a state-of-the-art full-service hospital. They take time with all patients, explaining the pros and cons of all procedures so that they can make the best possible decisions with regard to their overall health and wellness.

In addition to their excellent training and education, our surgeons are very attentive to the needs of patients. Those visiting from out of the country are set up in a fine local hotel and are provided with a bilingual driver from the practice. The patient is shuttled to and from surgery, reducing any stress or other hassles associated with the procedure.

These are just a few of the amenities and services that our practice provides, and we will be happy to discuss more of them when you stop by for a visit.

Learn More About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

If you would like to learn more about gastric sleeve surgery and your many other options available for bariatric surgery, it’s important that you contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. By discussing all of your treatment options with our team, you’ll be able to make smart and well-informed decisions about your overall health and wellness.

The Importance of Gastric Sleeve and Support Groups or Counseling

Gastric sleeve surgery can have many positive effects on a person’s life. Not only will patients achieve a more ideal body mass and will experience much better health as a result of the weight loss, they will also notice a dramatic improvement in their appearance with time. The team at our bariatric surgery center has helped countless patients improve their health and realize their dreams.

Of course, bariatric surgery of any kind is a major lifestyle change that can be trying on a person. We’d like to take a moment right now to go over some of the challenges of post-surgical life and why support groups and counseling may be crucial for recovery.

Life After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Can Be Challenging

After undergoing a gastric sleeve surgery, patients will notice dramatic weight loss and reduced hunger. While this sounds like a positive overall, it is part of a major change in lifestyle. A person’s eating habits will change, as will his or her relationship to food. The latter can be quite troubling for patients who may have found psychological or emotional comfort in certain kinds of foods or in certain eating habits.

In addition, the rapid weight loss will result in loose skin and sagging skin in different parts of the body. This change in body contour can leave you feeling self-conscious, and while the loose skin can be removed and tightened through cosmetic surgery, the impact of these changes can be pronounced for some people.

Depression After Weight Loss Surgery

A number of pieces have been written about depression after bariatric surgery given the above changes in lifestyle. A WebMD feature by Denise Mann covered some of the issues that we noted above.

If patients had unrealistic expectations about what bariatric surgery could achieve, they may feel depressed following surgery. Anxiety can also occur, especially give the amount of change that the patient experiences. Thankfully there is lots of support out there.

Counseling Can Help with the Major Changes In Life

If you should feel any anxiety or depression following bariatric surgery, be sure to discuss these matters with our team and your general physician. You may be recommended to a counselor or therapist who can help you work through these issues, which will be important in the short term and the long run.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups Provide Strength and Community

There are plenty of others who are adjusting to life after bariatric surgery. Joining a weight loss surgery support group in your area can be very helpful in that you can share experiences and receive moral support.

There are plenty of online forums, blogs, and groups to look into as well that can prove helpful. This is another opportunity to reach out and share while also helping others through their experiences after surgery.

Discuss Your Issues with Your Loved Ones

In addition to counseling and support groups, be sure to be open with your loved ones since the support they can provide will be more immediate. Spouses/significant others, parents, siblings, and close friends will be crucial as you get used to your new lifestyle and your new you.

Learn More About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

For more information about gastric sleeve surgery and how it can be of great benefit to you and your needs, be sure to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. The team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve a more ideal body mass. The team here will also assist you with the lifestyle changes that gastric sleeve surgery entails.

How to Increase the Chances Success After Gastric Sleeve

Many people are undergoing weight loss procedures in order to achieve a more idea body weight. This is an important consideration in that achieving a more ideal body weight can help people prevent heart disease, strokes, sleep apnea, diabetes, and a number of serious health issues.

The team at our bariatric surgery center believes that the gastric sleeve is an ideal option for surgical weight loss, and we’ve been covering its many benefits and related issues on this blog for the last few months.

Eventual Weight Gain vs. Lasting Weight Loss

We noted in a post last month that patients can gain back some of the weight they’ve lost after the initial year or so simply given how the body adjusts to the changes experienced following surgery. While regaining some weight is normal, many patients ask us how they can make their weight loss last and maintain a more ideal BMI for years down the road after surgery.

Right now, we want to focus on how gastric sleeve patients can improve their chances of lasting and successful weight loss. These are some basic tips, though we’ll provide more information during the consultation process.

Support Groups and Counseling Help Build a Strong Foundation

One of the keys to success is seeking counseling and looking for a support group or groups to join. Patients can sometimes struggle with anxiety, stress, and depression following their gastric sleeve surgery simply given the major changes to their lifestyles. Having professional help and a network of people in similar situations can lay a great foundation of support for success.

Moral Support from Your Loved Ones Is Also Key

Another key for gastric sleeve surgery success is support from family and friends, since having emotional support from people close to you will be crucial going forward. Be sure to talk about your struggles and triumphs with those closest to you as they will provide excellent encouragement as time goes forward.

Eat Healthy Meals That Are Nutritious

Just because you’re consuming fewer calories doesn’t mean you can eat just anything. Ideally you should be eating healthy as well. Be sure to look into foods that are nutritious as well as delicious. Search for recipes online for people who’ve undergone bariatric surgery, and be sure to check with others in your support group about their eating habits and favorites foods. This will help take the weight off fast and keep it off down the road.

Exercise Regularly to Tone, Trim, and Maintain

Diet alone is not enough for lasting results. It’s of the utmost importance that you also exercise regularly and exercise well. This means cardio, weight training, stretching, and core strengthening. All of these types of exercise won’t just help keep you looking trim, but they’ll improve your overall sense of wellness, allowing you to feel your very best and healthiest.

Check In with Experts to Ensure Lasting Success

Even with a good support network in place and a solid diet and exercise routine, sometimes you can experience the occasional slip. That’s nothing to get down about, however. If you should ever notice fluctuations in weight, be sure to check back with us or your general physician. We will be more than happy to provide advice and guidance as you continue your journey for lasting weight loss and improved health.

Learn More About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

If you would like to learn more about gastric sleeve surgery and your many other options available for effective surgical weight loss, be sure to contact our Tijuana weight loss surgery center today. Our entire team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve effective, lasting weight loss that improves your overall sense of wellness.