The Roux en Y Gastric Bypass is a bariatric surgery discovered by a scientist (Dr. Roux). The procedure is commonly performed on obese patients that are willing to lose fat on a gradual basis. The procedure itself will not cause weight loss, but will make the patient eat less, by limiting the capacity of the stomach. The recovery period after the RouxenY Gastric Bypass is essential, as there may be complications that could affect the long term results of the procedure.
Recovering Post-Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
The RouxenY Gastric Bypass can be performed laparoscopically or through traditional incisions. The recovery will vary greatly according to the way the surgery was performed. If the surgery was made laparoscopically, the recovery time will be between 2 and 3 weeks, while in the case of traditional incisions, the recovery time may be over 4 weeks. The recovery time may depend on the patient’s health condition and age.
The patient will not be allowed to perform strenuous exercise or effort, especially effort involving the abdominal muscles. However, a bit of movement will be recommended immediately after the procedure, to reduce the chances of blood clot development. Blood thinners may be administered if there are high chances of blood clots.
3 to 7 days after the surgery, the patient will be on IV fluids and a liquid diet. The diet can include dry food, but only after the incisions on the stomach’s walls are starting to heal.
The incisions should heal within a few weeks, but there may be a bit of pain, so pain medication can be administered.
