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Ahead of your surgery, you will get a lot of advice and support from your chosen clinic, and this will help you make all of the proper adjustments to your lifestyle, your mindset, and emotions too. 

Getting yourself prepared for weight loss surgery usually takes a few months, and in those months, there is plenty to think about. Before you choose a weight loss clinic or team, make sure that you have read reviews and any clinic magazines they have been featured in. of course, you hope you don’t need a medical malpractice attorney, but you should do plenty of research first. 

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After surgery tips

Once you have spent months preparing and finally have your operation, the feelings after can be phenomenal. You might feel excitement, upset, and of course, a little bit of trepidation. 

You will most likely be on a liquid diet for the first few weeks, so ahead of your surgery, stock up on nutritious but light soups. Your healthcare team will be able to tell you how long this will happen, for and when you will switch to semi-solids. 

Semi-solids will help the transition to solids. 

Typically you will have a dietician set out a very clear plan for you to follow. 

Home

Going home is scary after any surgical procedure. If you have children, it can be helpful to have them taken care of by the family for a few days while you adjust and recover. Most of the time, once your pain is under control and you aren’t at the risk of dehydration, you can go home. 

Working out

While keeping active is often recommended, you shouldn’t be aiming to lift heavy weights and ‘go hard’ to work the weight off until you have the green light from your health care team. Usually, this is about 2 to 4 weeks. 

Work

We can often rush to get back to normal, and work is part of that. Like with everything from dental to a cold - it varies between each person. 

No people are the same, although most people who have weight loss surgery will return to work between 7-10 days after, others who have had more extensive surgery like a sleeve gastrectomy or a gastric bypass will need up to two weeks. 

Skin

Although some of the excess skin can be managed with exercise, your genetics will influence how extensive your loose skin will be. The amount you have will also depend on the type of surgery you had, the amount of weight you lose, and how quickly. 

Many people choose to have skin removal surgery after reaching their ideal weight.