Life After Surgery

Even though your bariatric surgery or procedure can last less than an hour, the journey to losing a substantial amount of weight is just beginning. Becoming an expert in your post bariatric surgery diet and lifestyle is key to your long-term success.

Our team will work with you to develop healthy daily habits. These habits will be based on eating in moderation that matches the body and health you are looking to find. The failed eating patterns that can ultimately lead to poor health, fatigue, depression, and attempts at binge eating, will be in your past. Making a commitment to lifestyle change will bring fast, substantial, and long-term weight loss.

Permanent Weight Loss?

Many patients wonder if losing a lot of weight, and maintaining that weight loss permanently, is possible. It certainly is! At New York Bariatric Group, we have helped thousands of people find that level of success. However, it is important to understand that you aren’t going to find weight loss success by just having weight loss surgery.

If you have struggled to lose weight for years, like most of our patients, then you know that “get thin quick” schemes are everywhere. These promises are usually attached to costly plans that promise fast weight loss. They sometimes work – temporarily. The problem with fast weight loss plans is they are not long-term solutions to losing weight and keeping it off. Although initially we lose weight, our biology will soon turn on us, and we regain the weight. You’ve likely experienced this frustration, and it is not a reflection of your personal failure. Failure is the unfortunate truth behind most promises of quick weight loss schemes. The yo-yo cycle of losing and gaining weight can end, with weight loss surgery and a comprehensive after-surgery plan.

An Expert to Guide You

One of the keys to your success after bariatric surgery or the weight loss balloon is Sharon George. Sharon is the Certified Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian for New York Bariatric Group. Specializing in Bariatric Nutrition since 2003, Sharon is a knowledgeable, compassionate, and constant resource for our patients.

To provide the best chance of success, Sharon meets with each patient before surgery to educate him or her on the nutritional aspects of life after surgery. From the beginning of your journey, Sharon is your personal dietitian.

Patients at New York Bariatric Group will find Sharon helps them make appropriate post-bariatric surgery diet changes. An expert in each procedure we perform, Sharon combines her clinical knowledge with each patient’s personal preferences to give recommendations for food choices and meal patterns. Although every patient receives a comprehensive nutritional manual based on the procedure they have, we also know that having someone to personally work with in planning menus is important. Here at the New York Bariatric Group, we make sure patients get that extra support.

I try to meet with all our patients throughout their first year after surgery to make their experience positive and healthy. I see my job as being part supporter, educator, cheerleader and friend to each of our patients as they start their weight loss journey. It gives me and everyone here at New York Bariatric Group a great sense of satisfaction when we hear another one of our patients has been able to achieve their personal goals with our help.”

Sharon George

What Will I Learn?

Beginning right after weight loss surgery, and for the first 4-6 weeks, patients get special coaching on what to eat, as well as certain foods to avoid because they will not be easily digested after their bariatric procedure. They will also be educated on the proper vitamin and protein supplements.

During the first year after bariatric surgery, patients generally lose weight when they follow our program. Weight loss surgery can be a life-changing event. At the same time, it requires a commitment to long-term lifestyle changes that are not always easy.

If you find yourself struggling with the after-surgery lifestyle changes, the doctors and support staff at New York Bariatric Group are always available to you by email or phone.

Our commitment to not just a successful surgery, but a positive and supportive after-surgery program. We go above and beyond what you’ll find elsewhere. Contact us today or call us at 800-633-THIN to learn more about how we provide you with direct and ongoing support after bariatric surgery.

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

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Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

It saved my life.

5.0

The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.

Life After Surgery

Permanent Weight Loss?

An Expert to Guide You

What Will I Learn?

Thomas

lost 145lbs

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

5.0

Nicole

lost 76lbs

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

Robert

lost 76lbs

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

Samantha

lost 92lbs

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

Eileen

lost 99lbs

It saved my life.

5.0

Brittany

lost 126lbs

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

Desiree

lost 157lbs

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

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