After Weight Loss Surgery, How Do You Keep the Weight Off?
Bariatric surgery is becoming more popular among obese individuals to improve their overall health. Even though bariatric surgery has helped people shed pounds, surgery alone will not keep the pounds at bay. Patients often believe that weight loss is only possible through surgery. This is not true at all! Patients will lose weight in the short term, but if they don't keep a healthy lifestyle, they will gain it back. It is only possible for patients to lose up to 80% of their excess weight with the gastric bypass, one of the more difficult bariatric operations, if they commit to a new way of life after surgery. Diet, exercise, and a strong support network are all essential to long-term weight loss success after bariatric surgery. Dietary changes are the initial step toward weight loss, both before and after surgery. If patients continue to consume high-calorie, low-nutrient diets, no amount of stomach or digestive system reshaping will result in weight loss. Patient compliance and...