A Patient’s Journey – by Joey
From fad diet to crash diet and every failed attempt in between,
for many whom may struggle with weight loss and weight
regain there is only ONE logical option. Bariatric Surgery a.k.a.
Weight Loss Surgery. Not only is weight loss surgery able to
change your appearance, but it can and will change your whole
life. When the incisions are minimal and the post-op is fast what
could really ever slow you down from this life-changing
operation?
Like so many others, the fear of striking out may be keeping us
from playing the game! When asked about her initial thoughts,
feelings and concerns before making one of the biggest life
decisions, Andrea was upfront and forward with her hesitations.
“Sure I was fearsome and afraid, but nothing was more haunting
than the idea of gaining more weight. Weight loss surgery was
my holy-grail, it was the fist step in finally losing my weight and
feeling in shape.”
Thanks to weight loss surgery the eager dream of
my new life – it would help me through. No longer
was it a matter of if I was able or could I do it... for
the first time with weight loss surgery, I would do
it.” With a new state-of-mind and an outlook on life
she had never foreseen, Andrea was advised by her
doctor to enjoy all the freedom her weight loss
surgery had to offer. A few modifications and
adjustments here and there, and a specialized eating
and nutrition plan set her on track to reach her
highest goals and ambitions. It is important to
know all patients are required to see the Registered
Dietitian in the Las Vegas Bariatrics office pre and
post surgery for nutrition guidance for their new
life!
While Andrea is still overcoming new and
challenging obstacles each day, her weight loss
surgery has shown to be everything it had promised
and then some. “With the right nutrition and life
style modifications by my doctor and dietitian,
weight loss surgery will surely be one of the most
rewarding decisions you can make for your overall
health and well being.”
If a Fit, Healthy and Happy lifestyle is what you
seek to attain, weight loss surgery is the right choice
for you!
The idea that she would be 1, 2, 3....or an astonishing
6 sizes smaller by next summer was more than
enough determination. The significance of “skinny
jean shopping” or the confidence behind her new
curves was the real personal that she had now
hungered for.
Perhaps the most important and vital role in the
scheme of weight loss methods is Nutrition. Urban
legends, mythical remedies and down right absurd
weight loss plans continually stress the importance
of some sort of a well balanced and nutrition rich
diet. When Andrea was briefed on changes and new
adaptations with weight loss surgery, the complete
life style invasion was not as scary as she had feared.
Before surgery things were simple, a low caloric diet
and nothing but liquids 24 hours before she was
hospitalized (individual situations may vary the preop
nutrition plan). She was to consume a high
protein diet and absolutely no sugary carbohydrates.
A few hours post surgery the fun part began! Postoperative
procedures included an extremely low
caloric intake for Andrea, nothing but and
exclusively liquid diet with protein drinks for the
two weeks following. With the heart of a lion and a
passion to succeed, Andrea explained to me, “Yes a
liquid diet seemed insane, two weeks without would
have been impossible to envision.
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