Considering body contouring after gastric bypass surgery. Patients who have had Bariatric surgery can truly feel proud of their accomplishments. About 6 to 12 months after undergoing a Gastric Bypass or the Lap Band procedure they can look at themselves with pride as their efforts have paid off with better health and appearance. Often however, at this stage patients complain about changes to their bodies associated with the dramatic weight loss, particularly in the abdominal area, breasts, thighs, arms and face.
Not to worry, as each of these areas can be corrected with specialized plastic surgery designed to restore your self confidence and body image. There are many plastic surgeons throughout the United States that offer body contouring after gastric bypass surgery and need subsequent restorative surgery.
The most common area of complaint is the lower abdomen where excess skin commonly builds up leading to chronic rashes, foul odor and hygiene problems. Often this problem is accompanied by a hernia, a hole in the muscle, in the area of the incision. Both of these problems can be solved with a reconstructive procedure, commonly called an Abdominoplasty, which removes the offending redundant skin and repairs the hernia at the same time. Often this procedure is covered by health insurance.
The next most common area of concern for patients following Bariatric surgery is the breasts. Patients may complain of changes that leave them with a loss of size or shape for which Breast Augmentation or a Breast Lift (Mastopexy) might be the answer. Patients often complain of still being too large leading to back, neck and shoulder pain for which a Breast Reduction would be the best solution and may be covered by your health insurance.
Other areas where excess skin is a concern, such as the upper arms and thighs, can be treated with an Arm Reduction (Brachioplasty) or a Thigh Lift. Even the face can be affected for which a Facelift, Eyelid procedure (Blepharoplasty) or Laser Resurfacing just might do the trick.
Don't despair, for no matter what area of the body you are seeking to correct after the weight loss from Bariatric surgery, your plastic surgeon or cosmetic surgeon has the extensive experience to correct the problem. A goal for patients should be to be able to look in the mirror and feel the confidence associated with a new, improved body image.
Having gastric bypass surgery is a big step and if you have prepared correctly for it, it has taken you a long time. Making the most of this new opportunity to be healthy should be very important to you. In order to make the most of your new life you are going to want to educate yourself as much as possible on what it takes to be successful at in your new life.
The first thing you will need to remember is gastric bypass surgery is not a quick fix. It is a tool that can give you back a healthy and happy life. Every hospital is different, but these are some of the common steps that are followed after gastric bypass surgery.
1. You get a review of what you will be eating for at least the next two weeks. Most of the information will probably already have been discussed with you, but it is important to follow it. 2. You will be on liquids, baby food or pureed food for the first two weeks. Then you will transition to soft foods that you will still need to chew well. By the end of two months you should be able to eat most everything, but you will still need to chew that food thoroughly. 3. The food transition process should be a gradual one. Your stomach is trying to heal from a traumatic experience. You are going to be amazed at first at how little food your stomach is going to hold. Eat slowly and very little to avoid vomiting and overeating. If you eat to much you are going to be in PAIN.
Some other suggestions for eating after gastric bypass surgery are: 1. Eat 5-6 very small meals a day and try to drink at least 64 ounces of water daily. At first, this is going to be a challenge, but it will get easier with time. 2. Fat and sugar are going to give you your biggest problem. You should not have more than ten grams of sugar at any meal and your fat intake should be about 8 grams. These two things may cause dumping syndrome in some people. Symptoms of dumping syndrome are: the need to use the bathroom quickly, feelings of nausea and feelings of lightheadedness. It will not take you long to find out what foods you are going to be sensitive to. 3. Some people may not be able to drink carbonated beverages. Water is going to work best. You may also find you are sensitive to hot and cold beverages. 4. Exercise is very important. Start out slowly with moderate aerobic exercise and then add your strength training later. Your doctor can give you advice on the best types of exercise for you.
Gastric bypass is something that will change your life completely and you will have to adapt to it. A year after the surgery, you will not even recognize the person you were the year before. To be successful at you keeping your weight off, you are still going to have to make lifestyle changes. The changes and sacrifices will allow a new, thinner you to emerge.
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