- The pre operative instructions will vary from patient to patient
- After the Obesity Surgery/Gastric Sleeve Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery, patient is kept under observation in the Surgical ICU overnight.
- Patient gets sleepy right away after the operation due to the sedation given by the bariatric surgeons during anesthesia and during the healing period.
- Patient may feel some uneasiness when coming out of the effect of the sedation. Discomfort gradually decreases to a bearable level within a few minutes without any anesthetic injections. Patient should try to avoid drugs as they can cause drowsiness and patient may sleep for a longer period of time which is not acceptable.
- Patient may feel nauseated immediately after the post-operative period. If this happens, patient must inform the nurse so that suitable medication can be given to avoid vomiting, as it is not desirable.
- Patient must try to move limbs after the Gastric Sleeve. Patient is then mobilized during the day following surgery. The catheter will be removed and patient can use the washroom.
- Physical activities are not restricted. Patient can start walking as soon as he/she are shifted to their room. Patient can climb stairs. However, he/she should prevent from lifting heavy weight for 4-6 weeks following surgery.
- Patient is discharged when his oral intake of fluids reaches 1.5 – 2 liters per day.
- The pipe attached to the patient’s abdomen is removed during follow-up appointment
- Patient is adviced for follow up usually one week after discharge from hospital