What to Do After Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy

It should be examined under two headings as early and long term. What happens after sleeve gastrectomy is also the most curious topic. In the early period, we can return to our daily life after leaving the hospital. As for going to the workplace, if we are working at a desk and we are the boss of the workplace, we can start working on the 3rd day.

If we are not the boss but an employee, there is no harm in starting work on the 7th day. If we are civil servants, we think it would be appropriate to take 10 days of rest. If we work in physical work, if we use physical strength, we should wait at least 10 days. If you have a child, if you are a mother, you can hold up to 10 Kg, of course, if your child is heavier, we recommend that you wait for the 7th day to lift it. If you are breastfeeding, although we do not recommend you to have sleeve gastrectomy surgery before the 6-month breastfeeding period is over, your doctor decides whether you will continue breastfeeding according to the medications you use.

It would not be right to impose any restrictions on sexual life after sleeve gastrectomy. Since pregnancy is not recommended in the first year, protection is strongly recommended.

Nutrition after sleeve gastrectomy will be explained to you in detail by our dietician at the hospital. If you want detailed information about nutrition after sleeve gastrectomy, click here.

The car can be used on the 5th day after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Of course, you will be able to drive on the 3rd day, but since your reflexes will decrease, your risk of accident increases considerably. We recommend you to wait for the 5th day for smaller vehicles.

If there is an exam you need to take, you can take it from the 3rd day after gastric sleeve surgery.

If you feel weak after gastric sleeve surgery, the most common reason for this is not drinking enough water. Because you eat less, less salt enters the body and you feel less thirsty. But you should take care to drink enough water without waiting for thirst.

After sleeve gastrectomy surgery, you can drink pills up to the size of a man's shirt button with a little water. Of course, you should make sure by asking the surgeon who performed your surgery. Larger pills can be crushed, capsules can be opened and the medicine inside can be taken with water. Of course, you should also ask your doctor about this issue.

Walking can be started early after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Even on the 3rd day, it is very useful to walk up to 200 meters. After the 7th day, you can walk up to 500 meters to 1 km on flat ground. Running is not recommended until the 30th day.

After sleeve gastrectomy surgery, if you do not have a drain in your body, you can shower the day after surgery using waterproof bandages. If you want to swim, the 15th day will be appropriate. You should wait for the 30th day for brisk swimming.

After sleeve gastrectomy surgery, you can travel by plane from the 3rd day. If you have a long flight, we recommend you to walk in the corridor every hour. The same rule applies for traveling by road, you should take a break every hour and walk for 1-2 minutes. Before long journeys, after sleeve gastrectomy surgery (until the end of the first 3-month period), you may need to inject blood thinners 4 hours before each flight. Be sure to discuss the medication and the method of administration with your doctor.

In the long term, we should start active sports on the 45th day after sleeve gastrectomy. Brisk swimming and plates will minimize sagging. Although sagging after sleeve gastrectomy surgery varies according to your age and weight, regular swimming and other sports minimize this.

Nutrition After Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy

Bone resorption after sleeve gastrectomy surgery can be seen in patients who do not eat well and are not followed up. To prevent this, PTH hormone level in the blood should be checked at certain intervals. If possible, extra calcium can be supplemented externally with extra calcium tbs.

Vitamin B12 deficiency may occur after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. This situation should be monitored with blood tests and if deficiency is seen, it should be treated with TB or injection. Similarly, iron deficiency may cause anemia and fatigue. Similarly, iron levels in the blood should be measured at regular intervals.

If vomiting becomes persistent after sleeve gastrectomy, vitamin B1 deficiency may occur and can sometimes be dangerous. You should contact your doctor if you have persistent vomiting.

You are expected to lose 10% of your total body weight in the first month after sleeve gastrectomy. Rapid and effective weight loss continues until the 6th month and stops at the 18th month. It is very important to exercise regularly in order for your weight loss to be continuous and regular.

Carbonated drinks should not be drunk after sleeve gastrectomy. You should also sip other liquids instead of drinking them all at once. Coffee can be started on the 20th day and alcohol on the 30th day. Excessive alcohol intake is not recommended.