The Highland Center of Bariatric Surgery
Understanding Bariatric Surgery
Life After Surgery
You have complete control over the success of your surgery. That is, your surgeon can provide the procedure--a key tool for your weight loss--but you need to follow through with changes in several areas of your life.
Some general guidelines:
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Don't smoke! Smoking always injures your stomach and intestines.
After surgery, you will have a smaller stomach and therefore
a greater chance of developing bleeding ulcers. If you need help
quitting smoking, contact (link to smoking cessation program).
- Avoid aspirin and anti-inflammatory medicinces like ibuprofen, Motrin, and Advil. These medicines increase your risk of developing bleeding ulcers. Instead, use one of the prescription painkillers: Celebrex, Vioxx, or Bextra.