• Persistent or worsening nausea, vomiting, or inability to keep liquid and food down • Abdominal swelling or distension • Redness, foul odor, or drainage at incision sites • New leg pain, leg swelling, or redness Return to Work Most patients can resume work within 2 weeks of their surgery. If your job requires heavy lifting or other physical exertion, you may be required to postpone your return a bit longer. Please consult your surgeon. Follow-Up Appointments Your surgeon and the bariatric team will monitor your recovery, your overall health, and your weight loss progress for the first two years after your surgery. Here is the schedule for those appointments: • One week after surgery (may be a phone call) • 4 weeks after surgery • 6 months after your surgery (blood tests required)
• 1 year after surgery (blood tests required) • 2 years after surgery (blood tests required)
In addition to these routine visits, please call for an appoint- ment if any issues arise between these scheduled times.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Do NOT advance to the next diet phase until instructed to do so by your surgeon. Doing so will increase your risk of severe complications. Always call our office or your registered dietitian if you have any questions about foods.
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