The time required for the gastric sleeve surgery itself will further takes about 1-2 hours depending on few features of the patient and how the surgeon operates. Although, the major part of the treatment which includes pre-operative preparation and recovery takes several weeks.
Here’s a general timeline of the gastric sleeve journey:Here’s a general timeline of the gastric sleeve journey:
· Pre-operative consultation and testing: It is given 2-4 weeks before the surgical operation.
· Hospital stay: The length of time can range from 2 to 3 days for the dressing to be changed, after a surgery has been conducted.
· Return to work (non-physically demanding jobs): The assessment of the patient is to be done 1-2 weeks after the surgery.
· Full recovery: This group is 4-6 weeks after surgery not earlier, as it takes some of them time to accept a new attitude and outlook on life.
As for the diet during the recovery period, patients will be displaced to continue with the diet progression which included clear liquid, soft and then solid. The patient should go for follow-up visits with the surgeon, and a nutritionist from time to time to allow the surgeon to evaluate his progress, advise on matters concerning diet, and address any issues related to the surgery or ensuing recovery.
Successful management of obesity after gastric sleeve surgery can be achieved only by adopting a life-long process of consuming proper, healthy foods and practising regular and sufficient physical activity, and regular follow-up visits with the healthcare providers. Finally, through compliance to these changes in lifestyles the patients are able to lose weight, have better health and there hence quality life improving.