Recovery from yourgastric bypass surgerytakes about three to six weeks.
That said, your “real” recovery lasts a lifetime.
This is because right after surgery you must adopt strict eating and exercise habits to sustain your weight loss.
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Your healthcare providers, therefore, may need to monitor you and adjust your medications.
Besides your surgery appointments, you will also have regularly scheduled sessions with a bariatric registered dietitian.
Recovery Timeline
You will stay in the hospital for approximately one to three days after your surgery.
Hospital stays are generally shorter for patients undergoinglaparoscopicgastric bypass surgery versus open surgery.
If you are still taking oral pain medication, they can also drive you to any appointments you have.
These symptoms may include fatigue, body aches, nausea, constipation, and various emotional highs and lows.
They are there to help you succeed and feel well.
Often times, little changes in your daily habits can go a long way in easing any unpleasant symptoms.
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