бандажирование желудка с применением системы Bioring

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RULES FOR A NEW LIFE

Statistics demonstrate the effectiveness of modern bariatric operations as a means to prolonged weight reduction. Nonetheless, you can maximise its effect only by working on your body following your doctor’s recommendations.

The following simple rules will help you:

       • Eat only small portions of food, several times a day (5-6 times is best).

       • Eat food high in protein, such as eggs, fish, meat, poultry and legumes. Proteins facilitate the healing of your stomach tissues.

       • Eat and drink separately. Do not use a straw for drinking as this can result in swallowing air, which can cause sharp discomfort.

       • After gastric bypass it better to drink 10-15 minutes before eating. Simultaneous eating and drinking could provoke fast discharge of food from the small stomach into the intestine.

       • After gastric banding it is better to drink before or 2 hours after eating. If a patient does both simultaneously, the food can easily go through the narrow bandage, thus eliminating the effect of satiety.

       • Drink only low-calorie beverages. Sugar-containing beverages are not recommended, and sparkling beverages are not acceptable.

       • Do not drink more than two cups of coffee and tea and other caffeine-containing beverages. Caffeine lessens vitamin and iron absorption.

       • Do not drink alcohol to excess. Alcohol can not only damage the stomach mucosa but also prevent good weight reduction as it contains many calories.

       • Avoid sugar in food and beverages.

       • Use only sugar-free chewing-gum, and do not swallow it.

       • Donating blood may cause anaemia.

       • Take vitamins and mineral supplements every day in the specified dosage.

       • Do no less than 30 minutes physical exercise every day. If you have problems with joints and back, the best form of physical exercise is swimming. As your weight goes away, you can gradually expand the range of activity.

Some people complain of altered taste for the first few months after surgery. This is normal and should not cause concern.