Things You'll Need:
- Medical physical
- Physician
- Calcium and iron supplements
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Step 1
Decide which surgery is best for you. There are restrictive surgeries, such as stomach stapling and gastric binding. These methods form a small pouch above the stomach, allowing you to eat until the small pouch is full and then digest it as normal. Restrictive methods help you feel full faster. Roux-en Y gastric methods actually make the stomach smaller. This forces you to eat less. It also restricts your food from flowing into certain parts of the small intestine.
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Step 2
Discuss the risks with your doctor. Choosing to treat obesity with an operation should be a last resort after all other options have been exhausted. Weight loss surgery is very risky and can lead to a quite difficult lifestyle.
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Step 3
Change your diet. After the surgery, you will only be allowed to eat and drink in small amounts. In some cases, patients must eat pureed food for several weeks.
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Step 4
Eat slowly and chew your food well. Many people will vomit and suffer severe stomach pain if they do not adhere to the dietary requirements after their operations.
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Step 5
Use vitamins. Low calcium and iron deficiency are common side effects. Bones become weaker and you may develop anemia. Taking the appropriate supplemental vitamins is recommended.
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Step 6
Drink plenty of water. Water washes out toxins and impurities from the body. It is important to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses per day.
