Bariatric Surgery Pre-Operative Instructions

Low-calorie diet: In the weeks/days before your surgery, try to eat no more than 1200 calories per day unless advised otherwise by your surgeon.

Losing weight prior to weight loss surgery will help you to prepare physically and mentally for the dietary changes.

Discuss your prescription medications (type and size of pills) with you Primary Care Physician and pharmacist.
- Some of your medications may need to be changed prior to or after surgery.
No alcohol one day prior to surgery
Follow a Clear Liquid diet 1 day before surgery (“clear” means you can see through it –you can “see through cranberry juice” but not orange juice).
Be sure to have all testing (Chest X-Ray, EKG, lab work) completed before surgery.
Do not wear make-up, lipstick, nail polish, or perfume on the day of surgery.
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.
- You may take heart medication or blood pressure medicines the morning of surgery with a small sip of water
- Do not take diabetes or thyroid medications
- If you use CPAP or BiPAP, bring the machine the day of surgery
- If you are on blood thinners –ask your surgeon when to stop them before surgery
Review what types of Vitamins you will need after surgery.
Purchase a Protein Supplement for use after surgery.
Please call the office if you have any questions.

PATIENT TESTIMONIAL

My name is Jolene and I had bariatric surgery with Dr. Felix on June 18, 2009. My life has changed drastically since that day and I celebrate this date as my "rebirthday". The transformation has been amazing and I am ecstatic with my success. Having bariatric surgery was one of the best decisions I ever made and the improvement in my quality of life is beyond what I had originally imagined. I never did properly thank Dr. Felix or the staff for assisting along this chosen path...so.... THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!! Last fall I was in your office with a friend of mine and we took my "after" picture. I was never able to see that photo and I keep looking on-line to see if it has been added. Is it possible to see the before and after pics? I would appreciate seeing these and being able to get copies. Also, I am not sure if I should be following up any further with Dr. Felix. I feel fantastic!!!! Thank you once again!

- Jolene