Weight Loss Surgery at Kettering Medical Center and Kettering Medical Center-Sycamore

Weight loss surgery entails a total commitment to lifestyle changes. We can provide nutritional, exercise and psychological counseling to help you adapt to your new life. These lifstyle changes can be a challenge and our team is here to provide support every step of the way.

All surgeries are considered a major medical procedure, and your body will require time to recover. A full recovery and improved health are always expected, but the healing process can take time.

•	Your length of stay varies based upon your surgery selection.
•	Once home, you're welcome to walk, use stairs, shower, and engage in normal light activities to the extent you feel comfortable in compliance with your physician's instructions.
•	Return to work typically varies between 2-6 weeks depending on your surgery and physician instructions.
•	It is a good idea to consult your primary care physician within the first few weeks after surgery.
•	You should plan on several follow-up appointments at the program to maximize your benefits. These will include: Phone call from Clinical RN 2-4 weeks Phone call from RN Educator 4-6 weeks Follow up visit at the Whipp location with dieticions and exercise physiologist at 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month (optional) and 1 year. You will also need to make an appointment with psychology at 3 months.

Your diet will change after surgery. The extent that it will change depends greatly on your current dietary habits. The registered dietitians at Weight Loss Surgery will work closely with each patient to individualize effective diet plans. Your individual requirements and restrictions will be unique, but in most cases you can expect the following:

Hydration is essential after surgery. You will need to drink a minimum of 64 ounces per day, sipping liquids often throughout the day.
Protein is important for the healing process. You will need to make sure that you have protein at all of your meals. You will be instructed on how much protein you will need.
It will be very important to slow your eating down and chew your food thoroughly.
Sugar intake will need to be limited or omitted. You will be able to use sugar free foods and beverages.
Fat intake will need to be limited in order to assure optimal long term success.
Vitamins will be required to take for your lifetime after surgery to help prevent any nutritional deficiencies.

These are just a few of the diet guidelines to help you to be the most successful after surgery. The dietitians at Weight Loss Surgery will work closely with you both pre-operatively and post-operatively. We promote the philosophy "Eat to live" instead of "Live to eat".

Your physical recovery is only one aspect of adjusting to a new and better way of life after weight loss surgery. Even in the best possible scenario, you will probably experience dramatic changes that affect most or all aspects of your everyday life. Although these changes are likely to be overwhelmingly positive, they can still be intimidating, confusing, and difficult to handle. That's why you don't have to face those changes alone.

Kettering Weight Loss Surgery maintains a number of support groups and we encourage unlimited participation. The groups consist primarily of patients who have undergone weight loss surgery, but medical professionals and people considering weight loss surgery are also welcome. The groups focus on open and honest discussion, and on rare occasions when suggestions and answers run short, most participants find that simply knowing others who have shared their experiences is greatly comforting.

After Surgery exercise is a major component to your lasting success.

Our team includes highly qualified exercise physiologists with experience helping patients at all stages. Your personal consultant can design an exercise program tailored to your needs and goals. Our experts can help you stay motivated, dedicated, and on the path to lifelong health.