The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Instructions and helpful information before and after surgery
Work & disability forms: As soon as a surgery date has been set, plan your months ahead. Let your employer know of your leave and obtain all necessary forms from your company's human resources department. Although you do not need to tell your employer that you are having weight loss surgery, it is important that you inform them that you are having major abdominal surgery. The access is minimally invasive, but the anatomical changes are major. This will require about 6 to 8 weeks of recovery. Please bring your completed form with you when you come for your pre-operative appointment.
What about medications I take daily?
Aspirin: It is important to avoid aspirin and all aspirin-containing medicines for 7 to 10 days prior to surgery. Remember to check the label, since certain over-the counter medicines can contain aspirin, too.
Diabetes: If you treated by Metformin it is important to avoid Metformin two days prior to surgery.
Diuretics: If you are taking a diuretic, commonly used for hypertension or water retention, or currently have or had a history of low potassium, let us know on your pre-op visit.
Pre-op Rx: On your visit to the office prior to your surgery, you will be given a prescription along with instructions for antibiotics and other medications to be taken before and after your surgery. These medications are taken to prevent operative infections as well as common problems after surgery such as nausea, incisional discomfort and flatus.
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