The patient’s overall health is essential for performing surgery. Any alarming symptoms of infection, such as a cough, runny nose, fever, or even general malaise, should be reported to the physician prior to the procedure. It’s important to inform the physician of any changes in health since the last consultation before admission. Patients preparing for surgery should be aware that the condition of their teeth and the presence of other so-called infection hotspots are significant and impact the risk of postoperative infection.
The first step toward a successful procedure is a medical consultation. During the consultation, the doctor conducts a detailed medical history and selects the appropriate procedure, prescribes the necessary tests, and provides preoperative recommendations.
During the consultation, the following topics will also be discussed:
-factors that caused obesity, including a family history of obesity,
-discussion of the patient’s attempts to lose weight and their effects,
-comorbidities such as hypertension.
Two weeks before the procedure you should stop:
7 days before the planned procedure:
It is important to remember that most postoperative complications are caused by failure to follow the doctor’s recommendations before and after the procedure.
In the period before and after the procedure, the following products are prohibited: high-calorie drinks, sweet and salty snacks, fast food, dried fruit, nuts, oil seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, poppy, sesame), heavy foods, fried foods, breaded foods, fatty meats, offal, ripened and mold cheeses, fatty cold sauces (mayonnaise and other mayonnaise-based sauces), fatty hot sauces, fatty soups, highly processed products.
On the day of the procedure, the patient should arrive at the designated time by the registration staff at the Mazan Surgery Clinic. The patient signs consent forms, settles payment, and is admitted to the ward, where they stay in a single or double room. On the ward, the patient is prepared for the procedure. A nurse will measure their temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and weight. They will also explain what to expect in the operating room and how to prepare for the procedure. The patient will be asked to bathe with a special disinfectant and cleaning solution and change into a disposable sterile surgical gown. All jewelry, dentures, and contact lenses will be removed, and makeup will be removed. A thin, flexible needle (Venflon) will also be inserted into a vein, through which premedication, i.e., medications, will be administered to prepare for the procedure. The order of procedures is determined after all patients have been examined by the operating physician and anesthesiologist. During the operating physician’s preoperative visit, necessary drawings will be made on the skin and a set of photos will be taken for medical records. With the assistance of an anesthesiological nurse, the patient will be transported to the operating room on a trolley.
Immediately after the procedure, the patient will be placed in the recovery room, and later transferred to their room. After the procedure, a nurse will monitor the patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, as well as monitor their comfort in case of pain. To be able to leave the clinic, the patient must be in good health and able to move independently. The operating physician discharges the patient after performing an imaging examination, determining the next course of action, and prescribing the necessary medications. The receptionist provides the patient with a complete set of test results, prescriptions, information sheets from the clinic’s treatment history, along with necessary phone numbers, and a medical certificate.
The patient is prohibited from driving or performing precision work for 48 hours. Alcohol is prohibited during this time. Medications such as aspirin and its derivatives are prohibited, as are beverages that raise blood pressure, such as coffee, strong tea, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, and similar beverages. Patients staying at our clinic have access to rest rooms with bathrooms equipped with a nurse call system, cable TV, and internet access. Visits by friends are possible from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
After bariatric surgery, patients are required to follow a special diet, which is most restrictive during the first two weeks after the procedure. The patient’s diet should consist of small amounts of food, and it’s also important to ensure adequate water intake to avoid dehydration. At our clinic, post-bariatric surgery patients receive a nutritional guide specifically designed for those who have undergone the procedure. They are also provided with a detailed diet plan for up to eight weeks after the procedure. Patients are also provided with contact numbers for the operating physician, dietitian, and registration, allowing them to seek advice whenever necessary or with any concerns. Patients also receive a guide to help them manage adverse gastrointestinal symptoms, such as a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen, belching, nausea, and vomiting.
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