Q: Is vomiting to be expected after bariatric surgery? What steps can I take to prevent or reduce it?
A: Around 50% of patients experience nausea post surgery, which can be caused by nerves or pain medication. The most important thing is to relax and to eat as directed by Dr. Umbach and the nutritionist.
Q: How can I add protein to my diet with a busy schedule?
A: RTD's are great! These are Ready to Drinks in single-serving size containers. EAS, Pure Protein and Premier Protein are ones that taste the best, and they can be found at GNC, Sam's Club, Trader Joe's, and Vitamin Shoppe. The goal, as always, is to look for whey protein and LOW sugar content.
Q: What are some top foods to avoid in the first months post surgery? What are some of the best foods?
A: This question is covered extensively in our pre-surgery classes called Blossom Bites, and the list would be a little too long to add here. The classes are about 1 1/2 hours long and many food questions are covered. It all varies on the patient, though, as far as how they feel after they eat a particular food. Some can do beef for instance and some cannot for the rest of their lives.
Q: What exercises do you recommend for people post surgery?
A: Dr. Umbach usually clears patients for exercise on their 2 week post op visit. If cleared by their PCP and Dr. Umbach they usually can always walk or work out on a stationary bike or elliptical trainer. Adding weight berrings to exercises helps immensely! I always encourage hiring a gym's personal trainer to introduce simple exercises and machines when starting out.
Thank you very much to everyone who asked questions! If YOU have any questions, comment below or ask us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/blossombariatric, and we will answer them in the next Q&A blog post. Have a healthy day!
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