What Will the Recovery Be Like? Most gastric bypass surgery is laparoscopic, which means the surgeon makes small cuts. That makes for shorter recovery time. Most people stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 days, and get back to normal activities in 3 to 5 weeks.

How long are you down after gastric bypass?

Recovery in the Hospital. Patients spend an average of two to five days in the hospital following bariatric surgery, or longer if complications develop. Patients who undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery usually have a shorter hospital stay.

What happens first week after gastric bypass?

For the first 2 to 6 weeks, you will need to follow a liquid or soft diet. Bit by bit, you will be able to add solid foods back into your diet. Your doctor may recommend that you work with a dietitian to plan healthy meals that give you enough protein, vitamins, and minerals while you are losing weight.

Does everyone get dumping after gastric bypass?

About 85% of gastric bypass patients will experience dumping syndrome at some point after surgery. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. Dumping usually occurs due to poor food choices.

How long after gastric bypass surgery can you sleep on your side?

You need to sleep in a sitting position. You cannot sleep on your stomach for two to three weeks after the surgery to avoid complications. Like any major surgeries, you need to sleep in a semi-sitting position.

Is it OK to sleep on side after gastric bypass?

In most cases, sleeping on your stomach after surgery is not advised. This position could compromise the health of your spine and put too much pressure on your hips or other areas of the body.

How do I know if I have a leak after gastric bypass?

Symptoms of stomach leak include: rapid heart rate, dizziness, shortness of breath, fever, worsening abdominal pain, left chest or shoulder pain, abdominal distention, the appearance of illness and a general feeling that something is very wrong.

How do you know if you have a stricture after gastric bypass?

Nausea. Vomiting of undigested food, especially right after eating. Trouble swallowing. Feeling of fullness in the upper middle abdomen after eating, that lasts a long time.

How do you know if you overeat after gastric bypass?

Discomfort - Cramps and abdominal pain are common when Gastric Bypass/Sleeve patients have overeaten. Plugging - Feeling that food has become stuck in their upper digestive tract or pouch. Stretching - Regularly eating too much will stretch your stomach more and more, making the surgery nearly futile.