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You should be taught most of this in your pre-op education class, but to give you a jump start, here are the main points that I teach in pre-op education class:
- decrease your fats and carbs. Have your last big feast and say "hello" to transition to your new lifestyle. It will be important to start "cleaning your liver" prior to surgery, which means liquid diet and high protein drinks. This will help you physically, mentally and emotionally to make the transition
- walk, walk, walk. We have the patients up walking within 1 hour when they reach the floor after surgery. The more you walk prior to surgery, the easier it will be afterwards.
- If you are having your RNY laproscopic, the recovery time is much shorter than an open RNY, so be prepared for the items you will need at home. The average length of stay for a RNY is approx 2-3 days (dependent on surgeon)
-I also tell patients to bring non-skid shoes (slippers...CROCS are great) so you can walk the hospital floors without slipping or falling. Also, you may want to bring PJ bottoms or shorts to wear under the lovely hospital gowns
-make sure that you have plenty of water and hydrating fluids to drink when you arrive back home.
These are a few items to get you started. The ABC's of post surgery and fast recovery are:
A=Ambulation (walking-prevents blood clots)
B= Breathing ( use incentive spirometer from hospital- prevents pneumonia)
C=Cough (clears out lungs and decreases chance of upper respiratory infection)
You are going to do great, so let me know if you have any other questions!
Best Wishes....
- decrease your fats and carbs. Have your last big feast and say "hello" to transition to your new lifestyle. It will be important to start "cleaning your liver" prior to surgery, which means liquid diet and high protein drinks. This will help you physically, mentally and emotionally to make the transition
- walk, walk, walk. We have the patients up walking within 1 hour when they reach the floor after surgery. The more you walk prior to surgery, the easier it will be afterwards.
- If you are having your RNY laproscopic, the recovery time is much shorter than an open RNY, so be prepared for the items you will need at home. The average length of stay for a RNY is approx 2-3 days (dependent on surgeon)
-I also tell patients to bring non-skid shoes (slippers...CROCS are great) so you can walk the hospital floors without slipping or falling. Also, you may want to bring PJ bottoms or shorts to wear under the lovely hospital gowns
-make sure that you have plenty of water and hydrating fluids to drink when you arrive back home.
These are a few items to get you started. The ABC's of post surgery and fast recovery are:
A=Ambulation (walking-prevents blood clots)
B= Breathing ( use incentive spirometer from hospital- prevents pneumonia)
C=Cough (clears out lungs and decreases chance of upper respiratory infection)
You are going to do great, so let me know if you have any other questions!
Best Wishes....
Lori G., BS, RN-C, CBN
Certified Bariatric Nurse & Service Line Coordinator
Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Bariatric Clinical Educator for Paradise Valley Hospital
602-923-5612 [email protected]
RNYGB 8/2003 (maintained 170# weight loss)