Questions
How long does it take to be slim after bariatric surgery (i.e. weight loss surgery)?
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7 January 18
You will lose 10 to 15 percent of your weight through the first month. And 30% will be lost within three to six months. However, weight loss may last for up to two years.
Is it possible to gain weight after bariatric surgery?
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31 December 17
if the surgery is done properly and the patient adheres to the postoperative diet, the obesity will not return.
What are the complications of bariatric surgery? How threatening are these conditions?
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17 October 17
The surgery complications depend on surgeon’s expertise and the instruments used during the surgery. However, bleeding and leakage are the major complications that there is no concern if the surgeon is an expert. Dr. Anbara has performed Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery more than a thousand times; meanwhile, only six patients have experienced minor complications which were resolved swiftly and with care post operation.
How can I lose weight by surgery?
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1 January 18
We have two different kinds of surgeries which help you lose weight by shrinking the stomach size thus reducing absorbed calories. One of them is gastric banding or lap band surgery which limits the stomach size and the other one is gastric bypass which does both.
Is there any risk associated with revision bariatric surgery?
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11 March 19
As any other surgery, revision surgery is associated with some risks and issues such as infection, gastrointestinal leakage, bleeding or even longer hospital stay or recovery time.
Can a different surgeon perform my bariatric revision procedure?
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11 March 19
Yes, you can undergo your revision bariatric surgery with another surgeon but make sure to find an expert surgeon. On the other hand, if your primary surgery failed, it is better to find another surgeon to perform your second surgery.
how long does the bariatric surgery (through Sleeve Gastrectomy) take?
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Would I gain all the weight back on after pregnancy?
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11 March 19
Although it is normal to gain some weight during the pregnancy because your baby is growing and is surrounded by amniotic fluid and placenta, your breasts are getting bigger and your body is producing more blood. But you will lose the weight gained again after the delivery if you follow your weight loss surgery team’s recommendations.
Would I gain all the weight back after pregnancy?
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27 February 19
Although it is normal you gain some weight during pregnancy because your baby is growing and is surrounded by amniotic fluid and placenta, your breasts are getting bigger and your body is producing more blood. But you will lose the weight gained after the delivery if you follow your weight loss surgery team’s recommendations.
Can I breastfeed after bariatric surgery?
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11 March 19
Yes, you can still breastfeed your baby if you have had bariatric surgery but you need to take extra nutritions and specific vitamins to ensure you provide your baby with required nutrients.
Can I breastfeed after bariatric surgery?
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27 February 19
Yes, you can still breastfeed your baby if you have had bariatric surgery but you need to take in extra nutritions and specific vitamins to ensure you provide your baby with required nutrients.
Which group lose weight faster? Men or women?
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2 January 18
While on the same diet, men lose weigh 4.5 kilogram more than women. This is due to different physical conditions, men have more muscles and which burns more calories. So men can lose weight more easily than women but most of them are not able to keep their diets unlike women who have more perseverance.
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