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  • Bariatric surgery is a good option for very overweight people who have persistent trouble losing weight using diet and exercise. However, the operation alone is not sufficient, and some do not lose or keep weight off after.

    Time Frame

    One thing to remember is that weight loss even in a successful case is gradual, with the most significant weight loss occurring over the first two years after surgery, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Diet

    People who have gastric bypass must stick to specific dietary guidelines about the amount of food they can eat. Failure to do so is a major cause of bariatric surgery failure, according to the Mayo Clinic and Medline Plus.

    Exercise

    Failure to stick to post-surgical exercise instructions is another reason people who have had bariatric surgery do not lose or keep off weight, according to the Mayo Clinic and Medline Plus.

    Considerations

    Support about making healthier lifestyle is provided to all people undergoing weight-loss surgery before the operation is performed, and a commitment to better choices is key to the success of surgery, according to Medline Plus.

    Prevention/Solution

    Those finding it difficult to meet post-surgery expectations may require additional medical or psychiatric support services.

    Source:

    Mayo Clinic: Gastric Bypass Surgery: What You Can Expect

    Medline Plus: Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Mayo Clinic: Gastric Bypass Surgery: Why It's Done

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