Bariatric Surgery Discharge FAQs

Bariatric Medicine Institute: http://www.bmiut.com/ Bariatric Surgery Discharge FAQs 00:00: Introduction 00:39: Question 1. Bandage & Suture Removal: When can I take my bandages off and when do my sutures come out? 02:38: Question 2. Baths, Showers, & Swimming: When can I bathe, shower, or swim? 03:15: Question 3. Skin Rash: What happens if I develop a rash? 03:52: Question 4. Wound Infection Signs: How do I know if my wound is infected? 04:37: Question 5. Exercise & Activity: How soon can I work out, and how intensely? 05:56: Question 6. Taking NSAIDs: When can I take NSAIDs? 07:14: Question 7. Lifting Restrictions & Incision Care: Can I lift objects without hurting my incisions? Should I put ointments on my incisions? 07:43: Question 8. Heartburn: What can I take for heartburn? 09:08: Question 9. Bowel Movements: The paperwork states, “Call the office two days after surgery if there are no bowel movements.” 09:47: Question 10. Gas Pain: Can I take Gas-X after surgery? 10:28: Question 11. Insomnia or Difficulty Sleeping: What should I do? 11:19: Question 12. Eliquis & Menstrual Cycles 12:23: Question 13. Liquids & Tracking: How much should I drink per hour? How do I track my calories? Do my protein shakes count toward my total calories?