Weight loss surgery is the first step
My weight-loss journey: My Responsibilities
Weight-loss surgery is the first step.
For bariatric patients, weight-loss surgery is only one of the first steps toward a healthy life. A healthier lifestyle and significant weight loss depend on how strictly you adhere to the follow-up program in the months and years after surgery.
Take your time to reach your goals
To achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss with bariatric surgery, you should do the following:
- Stick to an active and healthy lifestyle by including physical activity and exercises in your daily routine.
- Talk about your health history, questions or concerns with your health team openly and honestly. Learn everything about surgery as much as possible before deciding.
- Be informed about suitable nutritional options and take nutrients, vitamins, and mineral supplements according to the recommendation of your health team. The Get Ready application will help you to succeed.
- Consider psychological support, which may help you to stick to a healthier lifestyle and require behavioral changes.
Your Decisiveness
At the moment you decide on bariatric surgery, you also accept the following lifestyle changes:
Changes in Diet: Following bariatric surgery, your diet will change gradually from fluids to small meals. For the rest of your life, you should take simple vitamin and mineral supplements every day.
Exercise: Before and after surgery, it is very important to include physical activities in your daily life to maximize and maintain weight loss. A routine exercise program is the key to long-term success.
After surgery, you should follow the diet, vitamin/mineral intake, physical activity and other recommendations given by your health team. Following strictly the follow-up program will enable you to have a lifelong success.
