DRINKING ENOUGH WATER:It is super important that you drink 64oz of water every day to avoid dehydration, kidney stones, constipation, or other complications. Make sure that you stop drinking 15 minutes prior to eating your meals and wait 30 minutes after a meal to resume. If you are drinking with your meals, it will cause you to get full very quickly and with a limited amount of space in your stomach it can cause you to undereat or have problems with malnutrition.

TAKING YOUR VITAMINS:It is super important to ensure that you are getting the right nutrients after you have bariatric gastric bypass surgery. Your surgeon will tell you which supplements that he/she prefers you to take. Most surgeons recommend that you take a multivitamin, calcium supplement, and vitamin D.

NOT TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH:It is important that you take care of your mental health. Most people who are obese have an addiction to food and when you take away one addiction, it is natural for you to potentially pick up a new habit. If you find yourself struggling with your addiction, you should seek help from a professional.bariatric gastric bypass surgery isn’t a quick fix but it can help you regain your life back and help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other complications. I wish you luck on your surgery and I created this guide to help ensure that your bariatric gastric bypass surgery is successful.