Continued from previous blog…
The Covid epidemic is relentlessly spreading; there is still no respite in sight. We are now the epicentre of this dreadful pandemic, but life has to go on. All the vital surgeries are now increasingly being performed, with similar outcomes as during the pre Covid times. However, once we have undergone bariatric surgery we need to be more vigilant.
Maintain a strict diet schedule, Take plenty of fluids and keep yourself well hydrated, at least 1.5 liters per day is the minimum necessary.
Take good amount of proteins, so that you don’t feel weak and don’t lose your muscles instead of your fat. A good protein diet boosts your immunity against infections including Covid. You should take minimum of 60 grams of proteins every day i.e. at least 1 gram of proteins for every Kg of your ideal body weight.
Similarly fill up yourself well with plenty of vitamins, as most of obese patients are low in vitamin D and B complex and Vit C, these vitamins are particularly essential to boost immunity.
Since you may not be able to exercise outdoors, you must maintain a regular in-door daily exercise routine, it may not be advisable to join Gym especially during first 4 weeks after the operation.
Keep a watch on your temperature, a mild rise that is 99° F or 100° F can be due to normal response of body to surgery, but anything above this range should be immediately brought to the notice of the surgical team.
Finally do follow-up with regular Phone, or video consult unless a physical check up is indicated. Do keep your surgical team regularly updated with your blood sugar, Spo2, Blood pressure, urine output, temperature, fluid intake or other parameters if indicated.
