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Might seem simple, but studies have shown that those who stay close to their

program and intensive therapy have better outcomes. The Bariatric and Metabolic

Institute is a Obesity Treatment Center that you should stay connected to for the

rest of your life.

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Your nurse coordinator is available to you through the office main telephone line.

You can also ask a question by sending your surgeon a MyChart message.

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It is important for you to know the contact numbers of how to reach someone during

and after business hours. Each surgeon team will provide you with these phone

numbers before your surgery.

It is not normal to be unable to keep fluids down for 24 hours. Prevent readmission

by talking to your surgeon team if you cannot drink the recommended amount of

fluids after surgery.

We also recommend you put your surgery guide book in a place you can remember

and refer to it when you have a question.

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Please refer to your dietician pre-op plan to determine the appropriate type and

number of protein drinks per day.

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Diabetic patients may be told to use a sugar free option instead of the standard

Gatorade. Those patients with gastroparesis or slow stomach emptying may be told to omit the day of surgery drink.

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Some blood thinners need to be bridged- refer to prescribing provider to see how

they should be managed pre-op.

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Eating past the “chest pressure” may cause pain. Eating/drinking slowly is essential

in preventing discomfort.

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Walking in the halls is important to restore function of digestion and prevent blood

clots.

Please do not bring flip flops as your walking shoe.

Some patients find that an abdominal binder is helpful to reduce discomfort with

moving. You can ask your nurse for a binder when you are in the hospital.

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Think of class and organize it in terms of the patient journey from house to the

hospital.

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Nausea is normal after bariatric surgery and will normally pass without treatment. It

is important to continue drinking as soon as the nausea passes to prevent

dehydration.

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Support group list can be found on our website under aftercare.

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