Dumping syndrome is a collection of uncomfortable symptoms, such as feeling sick, weak, faint, sweaty and diarrhoea, caused when sugary foods move from your stomach into the small intestine too quickly.
Avoid drinking and eating at the same time to help prevent dumping syndrome.

After surgery, you’ll not be able to eat until your X-ray and swallow test. At first, you’ll have to eat a soft diet and your dietitian will give you a diet plan for the weeks after surgery.

Surgery can be used to remove this excess skin, although under normal circumstances this is considered to be a cosmetic procedure.

Must have a body mass index (BMI) of 35.

You must have also tried to lose weight through diet and lifestyle, and be willing to have long-term follow-up appointments and adopt a healthy diet and lifestyle. You’ll also need to be medically fit for surgery and anaesthetic.

Gastric bypass surgery is a common procedure and most people have it without complications, but all surgery carries some risks. Your consultant will discuss potential risks and complications with you before the operation.

Yes. The surgery won’t stop you craving or eating unhealthy food. You must be willing to make long-term lifestyle changes in order to avoid putting weight back on.

Depending on how strenuous your work is, you may need to recover for two to four weeks before returning to your job.

Gastric bypass surgery is generally non-reversible. There is a risk of you reversing your weight loss if you do not follow the advice provided.

It’s not recommended that you drink alcohol for the first six months. You will feel the effects of the alcohol faster than before. This is because you will absorb it differently.

It’s okay to drink caffeine after your gastric bypass surgery, but you should avoid drinking too much as it acts as a diuretic and can cause dehydration.

You should avoid taking a class of medication known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as these can irritate your stomach and cause stomach ulcers. Common drugs in this category include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

You should try to stay hydrated throughout the day after your gastric bypass surgery. Your dietitian will advise you on what you should be drinking in detail. Please avoid fizzy and sugary drinks.

As you start to lose weight after your bypass surgery, your body will need more protein to maintain your muscle mass and have a healthy metabolism. If you don’t get enough, your body will start to rely on the protein from your muscles. This will cause them to weaken.

Yes. After your surgery, your stomach may start to digest things differently, including the iron in your foods. You may need to take iron supplements during your recovery to prevent any deficiencies, your doctor will advise you.