Frosty's Flava Magazine 4th of July Edition _ June | July 2019 | Page 23

their own. Getting weight loss surgery is
a huge step to take, but in getting your
operation it is important that you keep in
line with the directions of your bariatric
surgeon.
Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery
As soon as you make the decision to get
weight loss surgery, there are big and
small changes that you can start working
on in your life. Prior to your operation,
you should evaluate your own habits and
make changes as needed.
during the day.
You won’t have to worry that you’re too
big for a restaurant booth, amusement
park ride, or airplane seat. You might find
it easier to participate in physical activities,
and you can feel more confident knowing
that your weight is no longer a limitation.
Some areas of your life that may require
alteration prior to surgery include:
Smoking habits: Smoking can increase
your risk of post-surgical complications
and is not a recommended practice for
those pursuing weight loss surgeries.
Weight loss surgery can be your first
step towards a better quality of life and
improved health.
What you Need to Know about Weight
Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is a life-changing
experience. Obesity is a chronic disease that
affects absolutely every part of your day to
day life.
It influences your ability to sleep, move
and even think clearly. When you lose
weight, you will experience improved
physical health, enhanced mobility and
improvements to your mental health, as
well.
However, these changes don’t happen on
Attempt to quit smoking at least 30 days
prior to your operation.
Limit alcohol: While alcohol does not
need to be permanently eliminated
from your diet, it is not recommended
during the early stages of your recovery
period. Alcohol has high calorie and sugar
contents and can interfere with your
weight loss progress. Talk to your weight
loss surgeon to determine when alcohol is
safe to reintroduce to your diet.
Nutrition habits: Prior to weight loss
surgery, you should gradually begin
adjusting your diet to one similar to