I knew a lot of the stuff prior to the meeting - however, it's always good to have things told and get the chance to ask questions. I had a few uncleared issues regarding the diet.
We were a group of 15-20 people in total - all cleared for surgery.
First the dietician went through everything concerning the diet. Although a lot of it is written in my folder, but a few key points were cleared up - where I'm concerned - so that's great. Basically I will be eating constantly for the first 2 weeks - literally. Gradually I will be able to eat more normally during the following 3-5 weeks. I will put up the schedules when I get that far, okay? ;o) No need for too many spoilers already, eh?! Hahahah..
For my best recovery it is essential to follow the instructions given by my dietician and the doctors. I could become very ill, if I'm not careful with my food. There will be many sorts of food that I won't be able to eat - at all again. That's gonna be fun testing?! Hahahaha.. Some foods will be off the menu for at least 2-3 months, because they are too difficult for my system to digest. We also talked about alcohol and the effect that will have on your body. I'll be a very cheap date!! Think I'll test it a few times at home before going out on the town.. hahaha..
One of the surgeons have done over 6000 surgeries, and he once did it in 21 mins.. Quite impressive - however, if you've done something over 6000 times, you'd be pretty good at it too, right?! On a more serious note - it will take about an hour - give or take.
It's really all very tecnical and difficukt to explain, but let's see: they make 5 small incisions right between the sternum and the stomach. It will be a laparoscopic surgery - the "keyhole" in the middle - the to outer tools holding the liver and the intestines away from the stomach and the two inner tools will do the cutting and stapling at the same time. See picture above.
So - what can I expect from the surgery? First of all - it's only a tool to getting healthier. The first 3-4 months I can expect to drop 10 kilos/month - that is very normal. After 12-18 months the weight loss will be minimal and that's when all my own hard work will start paying off - keep making wise food choices and exercise. I will lose an average of 75% of my "excess weight" within a year. Worldwide studies have showed really good results in regards to the longterm results of Gastric Bypass-surgeries. Yay!
I'll be out of work for 4-6 weeks. I need to have my diet down to the T! And that's my last word on that issue.
When can I start my exercise again? Easy-going exercise efter 3 weeks and after 6 weeks there will be no restrictions. Yay again! However, it's always a wise choice to listen to my body.
Any questions?
Jeez, a LOT of information. But good stuff, I'm guessing. Hope it all goes well!
ReplyDeleteHold da helt op, - kan godt forstå, at du var lidt ør efter den omgang info. Men godt at den var grundig. :o) Spørgsmål, - de kommer hen ad vejen. Take care og best of luck.
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I'm a bit interested in your diet just after the surgery - what can you not eat? Just examples? :O)
ReplyDeleteAnd then I'm very happy to learn that you will loose 10 kilos per month - wow thats a lot! And with your willpower, you will for sure reach your goal and the loose the rest "by yourself"!
And you can excercise "normally" after only 6 weeks, that's impressive!
Well - there are 3 categories:
ReplyDelete1 - sticky foods - the consistency is pretty much like chewing gum and will "jam" in the lower abdominal part of the new smaller stomach. The foods are popcorn and potato chips, white bread and white rice.
2 - stopping foods - they will also stick at the lower abdominal area of the new stomach. The foods are asparagus, pineapple, rhubarb, citrus fruit, mandarin, broccoli and leek. Why? Because the consistency of them are sorta "stringy" and therefore difficult to chew into smaller pieces.
3 - sparingly soluble foods - these foods are tough nuts! Literally.. hahah.. Nuts and almonds, food with a shell and chewy meat (should me avoided totally!).
Trust me - I'm happy about the "diagnistics" too.. hahaha.. I just hope my head will follow! I have NO doubt about losing it all - eventually.. :o)
As things look like right now the new Fitness World in Taastrup will be open by the time I'm ready to kick into gear, so that's just dandy!
HU-AAH..
Read your answer - thanks :O) Very interesting information about the food. Not really a lot you can't eat - at least nothing you will miss I guess?
ReplyDelete@Katrin: Exactly - it will for the most parts be easy-peasy...I hope... I think it's a matter of mind set..and I have definately set my mind! ;o)
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