| Gastric bypass is a procedure that leads to a | | | | * Find some ways to deal with stress, anxiety, |
| significant body weight loss. About 75 to 90 percent of | | | | loneliness, and other emotions that lead to binge eating. |
| excess weight (or about 100 lbs.) is eliminated, thanks | | | | Seek help from a professional such as a |
| to this safe and effective surgery. Usually, weight loss | | | | psychotherapist to be able to curb negative emotions |
| occurs within a year and a half after the surgery. The | | | | that trigger incessant food cravings. |
| procedure basically involves reducing the size of the | | | | * Make sure to follow the diet plan designed for you. |
| stomach so that the patient will not be able to eat as | | | | The diet recommended for people who have |
| much food as he did before the operation. That way, | | | | undergone weight loss surgery includes foods that are |
| overeating and taking in calorie-rich foods are | | | | low in fat and sugar. Now, if you eat sugar- or fat-rich |
| prevented. | | | | foods, then expect your weight to increase again. |
| But unfortunately, regaining weight is possible several | | | | * Follow an exercise program. Regular exercise can |
| years after the weight loss surgery. Most patients | | | | help you maintain a healthy weight. You can do yoga, |
| keep on losing weight until achieving their ideal weight | | | | Pilates, aerobics, walking, jogging, and other physical |
| within one to three years after the procedure. Have | | | | activities to keep your body and mood in great shape. |
| you undergone weight loss surgery? It is likely that you | | | | * See your doctor. If you notice that you are gaining |
| lose much weight in one year, only to have the excess | | | | weight at any point after your surgery, it is best to |
| weight back. That usually happens to patients who do | | | | consult your doctor to determine the reasons for your |
| not follow the recommended food intake and the | | | | weight gain. Your weight gain may be due to medical |
| necessary lifestyle changes following the surgery. | | | | causes such as a disease, and the doctor can help |
| Good thing, there are several steps you can do to | | | | you find solutions to stop the problem. On the other |
| avoid gaining weight ever again. Read on the following | | | | hand, some instances of weight gain after surgery are |
| tips to get the most out of your weight loss surgery. | | | | caused by a patient’s diet or fitness routine. Your |
| * Stop eating when you are full. Eating more food than | | | | doctor can also help you determine those problems |
| your stomach can hold will result in not only weight | | | | and suggest changes or adjustments to your eating |
| gain, but also pain in the abdomen, vomiting, nausea, | | | | habits and regular workouts to stop your weight gain. |
| and dizziness. Also, avoid eating when you are not | | | | Remember, nothing beats a healthy diet and consistent |
| really hungry. | | | | exercise regime to make sure that you maintain an |
| * Avoid going back to your old, unhealthy habits. Binging | | | | ideal healthy weight years after your gastric bypass |
| or comfort eating are just some of the causes of | | | | surgery. Do not forget to always consult your doctor |
| weight gain and obesity. Sure, old habits die hard. But if | | | | whenever you encounter health problems. Doing so |
| you cannot resist the urge to overeat, then your | | | | gives you the peace of mind that you will not have to |
| weight loss surgery is as good as useless. | | | | deal with obesity problems ever again. |