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Weight Loss Surgery - Preparation & Recovery
Before scheduling you for weight loss surgery, we make every effort to prepare you psychologically and physically for the changes it will bring about in your life. To successfully lose the weight and improve their health, Santa Barbara, California weight loss surgery patients must make a lifelong commitment to lifestyle change and follow-up visits. If you're willing to make the effort, the benefits to you can be immeasurable.
Dr. David Thoman
Specializes in minimally-invasive gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery. Read His Bio
Preparing for Surgery
If both you and Dr. Thoman agree that surgery is appropriate for you, he will give you personalized instructions for preparation, which often include:
- Nutritional counseling
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medical lab work
- Support group meetings
- Diet restrictions
- Exercise program
- Information about the day of surgery
Recovery & Aftercare
Your recovery from weight loss surgery will depend on your initial physical condition and the type of surgery you've undergone, either LAP-BAND® or gastric bypass. After your procedure, you will need to follow a post-operative diet that begins with liquids, transitions to pureed foods, and ends up with solid foods. This progression gives your body time to heal and adjust to its new state.
Important aftercare and long-term lifestyle changes often include:
- Follow-up appointments
- Dietary restrictions
- Vitamin supplements
- Support groups
Dr. Thoman will carefully review all necessary recovery and aftercare requirements with you before and after your surgery to help you achieve your goals of reaching a healthy weight and living a happier, more fulfilling life.
We Are Here for You
Board-certified surgeon Dr. David Thoman, FACS, has performed over 1,000 weight loss surgery procedures in Santa Barbara, California. To learn more, attend one of our informational weight loss seminars. If you think surgery might be a good option for you, request a consultation online with Dr. David Thoman or call the office of Advanced Surgical Associates at (805) 730-1470. We see patients from Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo County, and Ventura for weight loss surgery and other laparoscopic procedures.
