It is very important that you prepare yourself for the surgery mentally and physically. You need to have enough information about the type and quality of nutritions that you should include in your diet after the surgery. Taking these steps and education yourself will minimize the risk of hair loss after the weight loss surgery.

  Usually it happens during the first six months following the surgery. About 3 to 4 months after the operation.

Although it is normal to gain some weight during the pregnancy because your baby is growing and is surrounded by amniotic fluid and placenta, your breasts are getting bigger and your body is producing more blood. But you will lose the weight gained again after the delivery if you follow your weight loss surgery team’s recommendations.

You need to take vitamin and mineral supplements for life.

Yes, you may decrease or even stop some medications that are related to or associated with obesity.

It depends on the type of exercise, for example, you can start walking while you are still in the hospital and after that as you heal you can increase your physical activities day by day. Your doctor will guide you to increase your activity depending on your progress.

You need to stop smoking six weeks before the surgery to reduce the risk of fatal blood clots and pneumonia. Even stopping one or two weeks before the surgery can put you at risk.