Tips to Prepare for Weight Loss Surgery
                     Tips to Prepare for 
Weight Loss Surgery
Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery
There are many essential steps you must 
take to prepare for weight loss surgery, and 
your commitment to lifestyle change begins 
before surgery itself. Here are some things 
you can start doing today to begin preparing 
for weight loss surgery
Preparations
Learn About Weight Loss Surgery
Read books, view websites, attend a support 
group and talk with others who have had 
surgery to become informed about the 
procedures offered, risks and lifestyle changes.
Quit Smoking
Smoking and the use of tobacco and nicotine 
products have been proven to dramatically 
increase the risk of complications during and 
after bariatric surgery.
Make Changes in Your Diet
Focus on increasing protein and fresh fruits 
and vegetables, while reducing or eliminating 
sugar and high-fat foods, as well as fast-food 
and restaurant meals.
Begin Tracking Your Food & Water
Recording your eating and drinking habits can 
uncover valuable information and help you 
identify opportunities for improvement.
Drink More Water 
Follow your body's thirst signals. Adults need 
at least 64 ounces of water every day. Drink 
more water and limit all other beverages
Begin an Exercise Routine
If you are not currently exercising, start small 
and create a consistent physical activity plan 
that fits your ability - short walks, chair 
exercises and small increases in daily activity 
can make a difference.
Commit to Not Gaining Additional Weight
It is important to not gain weight while 
preparing for surgery. Avoid "last suppering" 
and overeating in anticipation of making diet 
and lifestyle changes later on.
Focus on Mental & Emotional Health
Consider starting a list or journal of healthy 
and motivating lifestyle changes you are 
making. Develop a support network of positive, 
caring people. Find alternative ways of coping 
with emotional eating.
Having Weight Loss Surgery
If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or 
above or are more than 100 pounds overweight – 
or if you have a BMI of at least 35 then you may 
be a candidate for bariatric surgery. Dr. Andrew 
Averbach, Dr. Isam Hamdallah, and their surgical 
team offer the safest and most effective primary 
bariatric surgical procedures, as well as 
revision bariatric surgery. Contact us today to 
learn more!
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