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Baptist Hospital
Bariatric Center
1717 North “E” St., Tower III
Pensacola, Florida 32501
(850) 469-5810
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Preparations
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are steps you can take now to ensure that you are in the best
possible health prior to your operation. We want to help you
stay in the best frame of mind, good health and focus on exercise,
good eating habits and hygiene.
We recommend that smokers quit a month before surgery. Smoking
decreases the capacity of the lungs to function and can be just
as dangerous to your health. Studies have shown that smoking can
delay the healing process, so to assist us in your recovery process
we ask that you quit smoking as soon as you have made your decision
for surgery, but no later than 30 days.
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Start an exercise
program that will fit your lifestyle. Any exercise, including walking
for 30 minutes, three times a week, will improve your health. By starting
before your surgery you will make it easier for your body to recover.
Consult your physician prior to any new vigorous exercise programs.
Several days before
surgery, begin paying special attention to your body while you are
in the shower. Clean under any skin folds in the upper chest area and
also below your waist.
Make sure to brush your
teeth several times a day. Good oral hygiene is important. The mouth can
harbor many different bacteria that can cause infection.
Finally, medications
such as Aspirin, Motrin or Aleve (also known as NSAID's or non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs) must be stopped at least one week before surgery
to prevent any bleeding complications unless your physician requires
you to continue these medications. After surgery, it is important to
remember you must NEVER take these medications again because they can
cause an ulcer. |
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