General questions
Then the operation is postponed until the next negative PCR test.
Night clothes, towel, soap, toiletries, medication (which you also take at home).
You will not start taking vitamins until 3 weeks after the procedure. This is because certain vitamins can cause nausea in the first weeks. You will receive the necessary information about vitamins in the hospital on the day of the procedure.
Nurofen, Brufen, Voltaren… should not be taken after the procedure. Alternatives can be discussed with the treating physician or anesthetist. If you do take the aforementioned medicines, this should always be done in combination with a stomach protector, in a low dose and for the shortest possible period of time.
About 20% of patients have this, but it is temporary. There are also supplements to (partially) counteract this. You will receive information about this at the hospital on the day of the treatment.
You are not allowed to lift, not exercise and above all take it easy for one month!
The stitches can be removed after two weeks (from day 12 after the procedure). This can be done by a GP or nurse. The sterile plasters on the sutures after the procedure can be left on for the first two weeks provided they are not soiled or peeling.
In week four you already start practicing to eat solid foods. From then on you can eat all healthy things without grinding or pureeing them. After three months you have already rewritten your eating pattern very well.
In the first month after the procedure, plain water does indeed make you nauseous. Here we recommend drinking water with a taste. A taste makes the stomach more tolerant. It is still important to drink enough!
This is not recommended for the first 48 hours after an anaesthetic. This is for insurance reasons, but also because you have few to no calories and can also experience some abdominal pain. As soon as you feel that it is safe to do so, you can take short trips from 48 hours after the operation.
Gastric Sleeve
The main advantage of Gastric Sleeve surgery is that it does not need to create a new connection between the stomach and small bowel (anastomosis). Long term complications are less likely to occur with the Gastric Sleeve procedure than they are with Gastric Bypass surgery. There is almost no risk for internal hernia or marginal ulcers after Gastric Sleeve surgery because there is no anastomosis. Both complications are most commonly associated with Gastric Bypass surgery. The chance of nutrient deficiency is also less likely with the Gastric Sleeve surgery than with Gastric Bypass surgery because there is no malabsorption.
Typically, Gastric Sleeve surgery requires a one- or two-day hospital stay. In rare cases, patients may be required to stay longer if clinically necessary.
In the Gastric Sleeve surgery more than half of your stomach is removed, and therefore this is not a reversible procedure.
This is definitely possible! Digestion has not changed with a Gastric Sleeve, so you can take oral medication just like before the procedure.
Gastric Bypass
Most people can minimize excess skin by maintaining healthy nutrition, aerobic exercise and weight training. But if you need to have excess skin removed, we can help you consult with a plastic surgeon.
The portion of the stomach that is “dormant” continues to produce acids and enzymes of digestion. This is normal and shouldn’t impact your health in a negative way.
It is strongly recommended that women wait at least one year after surgery before getting pregnant. Approximately one year postoperatively (depending on how much weight you needed to lose), your body will be fairly stable and you should be able to carry a healthy baby to term.
Gastric Banding
Weight-loss results vary from patient to patient, and the amount of weight you lose depends on several things. The Gastric Band needs to be adjusted appropriately, and you need to be committed to your new lifestyle and healthy eating habits.
If Gastric Band surgery is performed laparoscopically, as it most frequently is, patients typically spend less than 24 hours in the hospital. It takes most patients about a week before they can return to work. In the case of open surgery or if there are complications, recovery may take longer.
A stable, healthy weight can be maintained if you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Gastric Balloon
A gastric balloon is placed in the stomach for 6 months.