Worried about the weight regain after the first surgical treatment? While there are many revisional procedures, bariatric professionals claim they are not necessarily needed to get back on track. Experts name 3 steps to try before considering a second surgery.
Ask for More Support
Every day highly experienced surgeons perform band, bypass, plication, or gastric sleeve revision. But most of the time, it’s because patients suffer from unexpectedly developed medical conditions or can’t control their weight in non-interventional ways. The first thing you can do is simply ask for support.
Consider contacting your surgeon, nutritionist, and sports specialist. Or maybe you feel you might use some help from a psychologist? Let them know about the situation you’re dealing with. Don’t try to find answers in questionable forums online. Get them from highly experienced professionals. Keep in mind – every patient’s case is unique.
Consult for Medications
When it comes to medication, it’s crucial to discuss it with a highly skilled surgeon. What sort of medications are we talking about? Usually, these are supposed to:
- Stimulate gastric emptying
- Suppress hunger
Obviously, this shouldn’t be a self-made decision. Only the bariatric specialist is qualified to integrate this type of treatment into long-term excess weight management.
Assess Your Diet and Physical Activity Plan
Finally, critically assess your daily routine – maybe it has somehow changed? Look over the nutritionist’s diet plan. If you’ve introduced any new products into your diet lately, try to eliminate them and observe the situation. Consulting your nutritionist might give valuable insights.
Also, maintain the recommended intensity of physical activity. Lost the motivation? Try out new things – Nordic walking, swimming, yoga, hiking. Whatever brings you joy and emotional fulfilment. Each time you force yourself into some unpleasant activity, it gets hard to imagine a balanced weight-loss journey.
If weight regain is the only problem, these steps are definitely worth a chance. Still, in some cases, the second surgery is the only way to get back to a healthier lifestyle. And that is nothing to worry about as long as you’re in the hands of highly skilled bariatric specialists.