Overview
It's thrilling to watch the numbers on the scale go down following bariatric surgery. But you may have a nagging concern: will the weight remain off? This is a typical and understandable fear. Bariatric surgery is a life-altering decision. Fortunately, with the appropriate mindset and healthy practices, weight-loss surgery can provide long-term health benefits. The following are some recommendations for maintaining a healthy weight after bariatric surgery:
Regain Weight After Bariatric Surgery
Most patients adhere to a strict diet and exercise regimen within the first year following surgery. They consume appropriate portions of 3 to 6 ounces. If they eat out, they bring the majority of their meal home with them. However, as they gain tolerance for a larger range of foods, many people begin to eat more while exercising less. Their weight loss slows and plateaus before starting to increase. The majority of weight gain can be attributed to eating habits. Researchers recently discovered that five of 13 eating behaviors were mostly responsible for a greater-than-normal quantity of weight loss:
Binge drinking and eating.
Consuming food after you're full.
Eating throughout the day.
Excessive dietary intake.
Fast food restaurants.
Prevent regaining weight following bariatric surgery
Weight gain is common, but it is not inevitable. Here are eight suggestions for maintaining your weight loss:
Recognize obesity as a chronic, multidimensional disorder that causes your body to gain weight. A dedicated bariatric team can help you reduce weight and improve your health.
Do not be embarrassed if you start to lose weight. Contact your bariatric team. They'll help you figure out why this is happening.
Make regular appointments with your bariatric team to keep your weight loss on track.
Follow your recommended nutrition plan exactly to ensure you get enough nutrition and maintain muscle mass.
Avoid snacking and grazing. It prevents you from feeling full, and the extra calories contribute to weight gain.
If you are having trouble sticking to the recommended lifestyle changes, consider joining a bariatric support group. Your peers are dealing with the same issues.
If you believe you would benefit from one-on-one support, ask your bariatric team to connect you with someone who has been successful in maintaining weight loss and can mentor you.
If you gain weight, look deep inside your heart to find the motivation for seeking bariatric surgery in the first place.
Bariatric surgery is a tool, not a magic wand.
These data show that bariatric surgery does not provide a long-term obesity treatment. It's a weight-loss device. Once this occurs, you must exercise and eat appropriately to maintain your weight loss. This is not a magic wand. Otherwise, the sickness and its comorbidities will return unless you eat nutritious meals, follow the bariatric diet plan, and exercise regularly.
Health risks increase if you regain weight
Bariatric surgery produces speedy and dramatic weight loss. What's the final result? Obesity-related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, and other medical issues may be eliminated, lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke, premature death, and many cancers. In some ways, bariatric surgery functions like a time machine. Doctors discovered that rapid weight loss reverses damaging changes to the heart. This greatly minimizes the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and heart attacks. As a result, the risks of developing cardiovascular disease and cancer increase when weight increases following weight loss surgery.
Gaining weight increases your health risks
Weight gain poses health risks that are proportional to the amount of weight gained. Most bariatric procedures are beneficial in this aspect. According to a poll, success is defined as maintaining 50% of your weight loss five years after the initial therapy. Patients rarely regain all of their lost weight. Although bariatric surgery is frequently viewed as the only means of achieving long-term weight loss, the surgical techniques used can have a considerable impact on the results.
Surgery to lose weight is only half the battle. The only way to obtain long-term results following surgery is to adopt consistent lifestyle changes. Always talk with your doctor about the various choices for obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight after bariatric surgery.
Conclusion
Then NO Obesity is a frontrunner among weight loss surgical centers. Our cutting-edge surgery suites, combined with our excellent surgical team, are dedicated to providing the finest possible care. Call us today to learn more about bariatric surgery at SHALBY Sanar International Hospital in Gurugram! We can't wait to help you achieve your weight loss objectives!
Dr. Vinay Kumar Shaw, Head of the Department and Senior Consultant
GI, General, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery
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