Preparing for Your Bariatric Surgery

Yes, a preoperative diet reduces the size of your liver and the fat inside your abdomen, making the procedure safer. Like most bariatric surgeons, we recommend following a preoperative diet for 2 to 3 weeks before surgery.

Yes, it’s essential to quit smoking well before your surgery. Smoking can severely complicate your surgery and recovery. It inflames your lungs, complicates anesthesia, increases the risk of blood clots, and leaks and reduces blood flow, which can impair wound healing. To minimize these risks, it’s recommended that you stop smoking at least 6 weeks before your surgery.