After having bariatric surgery at our center in Tijuana, México , you will very likely experience many positive changes in your life; especially in regards to your physical health. As you are losing weight and even once you have reached your goals, some adjustments will be more difficult than others. Dr. Liza María Pompa González and her multidisciplinary team of specialists offer psychological, nutritional, and medical care prior to and after your surgery, to help you navigate through these major changes in your life. Bariatric surgery is a major body- and life-altering procedure and it is important to make sure that you are well prepared. Contact us today to find out more about what you can expect after bariatric surgery.
Changes in Physical Health after Bariatric Surgery
The most visible change you will experience will be in your appearance. Within the first year following your surgery, you should experience significant weight loss if you follow a healthy diet and exercise plan. Due to the weight loss, you may need new clothes more frequently, and as you keep losing weight you will notice you have more and more options.
Bariatric surgery can significantly improve your health. Many patients reduce or overcome weight related health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type II diabetes. Patients with sleep apnea and other sleep disorders generally experience noticeable improvements.
Weight loss surgery requires drastic changes to your lifestyle, including diet and exercise. You will need to eat much smaller, healthier meals. Some patients may need to eat several small meals throughout the day rather than the standard three meals per day. Many patients will require a strict regimen of vitamins and supplements to replace lost nutrients. Regular exercise is also essential to weight loss for all bariatric patients and improving your overall health. As you continue to lose weight, you may find that exercise and different activities become easier.
Emotional changes
Many patients do not truly understand the magnitude of the changes they will undergo following bariatric surgery. At LIMARP, we provide extensive psychological care to help patients prepare for these adjustments. Some patients experience increased security when they see the physical changes that result from the modifications they make to their lifestyle. Others struggle a little more with making those changes. You may also experience frustration if you find you progress to be slow. Weight loss may also impact your personal and professional relationships. It is important to prepare for the potential changes in your life and relationships that can come with bariatric surgery.
Support Network
A strong support network is vital to your success after your bariatric surgery. Having even just one or two family members or friends to support you and cheer you on can make a huge difference.
As part of our integrative bariatric program, our team of trained psychologists are always available for our bariatric surgery patients, either for one on one sessions or video call consultations. Our medical and psychology teams will provide follow-up support for you every two weeks for the first six months after surgery, then once a month for the next six months, and then every three months, until we help you reach your goals.
Schedule your appointment
Bariatric surgery is often the best way for obese patients to achieve weight loss goals and improve their overall health. If you are ready to begin your weight loss journey, contact us today at (619) 270-8823 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Pompa González.