FAQs on Obesity And Metabolic Surgery

Q- Is it suitable for patients of all ages?

Ans- Patients between 18 and 65 are considered most suitable for this type of surgery but this surgery may also be considered for younger or older patients depending on individual factors. Your surgeon will advise you appropriately.

Q- How long will I stay in Hospital?

Ans- Patients are admitted to hospital on the day of surgery or day prior to it and are usually discharged 48-72 hours later.

Q- Will I have lot of pain or nausea/vomiting after surgery?

Ans- Since this surgery is carried out laparoscopically/robotically in more than 99% of patients, it does not result in too much pain. You will be given appropriate pain-killers as needed. In the early period, patients experience some nausea/vomiting but that is easily controlled with medications.

Q- Can I eat normally after surgery?

Ans- Patients are allowed to drink water on the first day after surgery and liquid diet is started on the second day. For good healing, it is essential that patients stay on liquid/pureed diet for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, consistency and texture of food is gradually increased and by 3 months, most patients are able to eat normal, healthy diet off a small plate.

Q- When can I resume normal activities after surgery?

Ans- Surgeons will ask you to be up and about as early as 4 hours after surgery. This reduces your risk of chest infection and clots in the legs. After that, patients gradually resume all normal activities within the limits of comfort. After a week, patients are able to manage most activities of daily living completely independently. Gentle exercises like walking, swimming, jogging etc. can be started after 2 weeks but strenuous exercises are best delayed for 3 months.

Q- Will I need to take vitamin/mineral supplements after surgery?

Ans- We screen patients pre-operatively and postoperatively for any deficiencies and supplement vitamins and minerals as and when necessary. Gastric bypass patients are typically recommended routine iron, calcium/vitamin D, and vitamin B12 supplements.

Q- Will I develop loose skin?

Ans- Significant weight loss will inevitably result in some loose skin. Extent of loose skin depends on the amount and distribution of fat in patient’s body and patient’s ability to exercise and tone up. Some patients will need further surgical procedure(s) to remove loose skin.

Q- How to get appointments?

Ans- You can get appointment through following methods:

1.       Phone:

·         During Office Hours:0091- 11- 29871280, 29871281

·         Outside Office Hours:011-26925801, 011-26925858

Email: assistance@apollohospitalsdelhi.com