Post Bariatric Surgery Care

Have you recently had weight-loss surgery and want to heal quickly, properly manage your weight, or prevent weight regain? At SlimWell, a virtual weight-loss practice based in Richmond Heights, Ohio, serving adults living in Ohio, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and Colorado, Dr. Carmen Gota, MD, offers post-bariatric surgery care to ensure optimal nutrition and effective weight loss. Schedule an evaluation by phone or online today to learn more.

What is post-bariatric surgery care?

Post-bariatric surgery care as SlimWell involves medical supervision and care after completing bariatric surgery, a surgery that makes it easier to lose weight and keep lost weight off for a lifetime.

Bariatric surgery typically involves making your stomach smaller, causing you to feel full after eating fewer calories. Proper care after surgery is vital to prevent complications or weight regain. 

What are the benefits of post-bariatric surgery care?

Choosing post-bariatric surgery care at SlimWell provides the following advantages:

• Easier weight loss
• Reduced risk of complications 
• Fewer nutrient deficiencies
• Lower risk of weight regain
• Easier disease management
• More energy
• Long-lasting results

All types of surgery pose a risk for complications, and bariatric surgery is no exception. But with the right care plan in place after surgery, you can heal quickly and minimize the risk of medical issues.

Is post-bariatric surgery care right for me?

Anyone who has recently undergone weight-loss surgery is a candidate for post-bariatric surgery care at SlimWell. To determine which type of care is best suited for you, Dr. Gota discusses your medical history, surgical history, and weight and health goals. She may order blood work or additional testing as needed.

What does post-bariatric surgery care consist of?

Post-bariatric surgery care at SlimWell consists of:

• Customized nutrition plans
• Personalized exercise prescriptions
• Medications if needed
• Meal replacement supplements
• Multivitamin supplements
• Nutrition education
• Follow-up care

After surgery you typically begin with a liquid diet, followed by a soft-food diet and eventually progress to eating solid foods.  It’s important to keep your portion sizes small. Rather than eating two or three larger meals, choose tiny meals more frequently throughout the day and drink plenty of water. Take any medications or supplements as instructed. 

Dr. Gota refers you to another specialist if complications arise during your weight-loss journey or you need assistance managing obesity-related complications. 

She follows up with you as often as needed to ensure you’re recovering and losing weight safely and effectively. Dr. Gota addresses any questions you may have during post-bariatric surgery care. If you begin gaining weight, she helps you reverse course. Call the SlimWell office any time if you have concerns or develop unusual symptoms after weight-loss surgery.

Schedule post-bariatric surgery care at SlimWell by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.