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It is safe to use it after surgery. However, I normally do not have my patients use any laxatives before surgery. Laxatives tend to dehydrate you and studies have shown an increase in DVT (blood clots) from laxative use prior to surgery. There is no need to clear you bowel prior to the gastric sleeve.
Yes, prior to surgery there is no contraindication to use it. After surgery we have to be more careful because the use of laxatives can lead to dehydration, something that can lead to serious complications in a bariatric patient. Before using it, consult with your surgeon and the nutritionist who is handling your case.
Yes, Its safe to use it. In my practice we routinely use Magnesium Citrate prior to Gastric Sleeve.Not only it clears your Bowel, It also reduces constipation, which can be due to Narcotics use after surgery.Also Magnesium Citrate can be used after surgery. You need to be careful, as it can cause dehydration, so we recommend more gentle agents and emphasis on increasing fluid intake.
Patients are required to do a preop diet for a certain amount of time before their surgery. The goal is to shrink your liver in size and make the surgery feasible. Yes, you will lose some wait before surgery and this normally varies between 5-10% of your current weight. You can check with...
Hi, Yes. If you are committed and ready to make the lifestyle and behavior modifications necessary for a sleeve gastrectomy to be safe and effective, you definitely meet criteria to have a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. As your bmi is 42.9, you do qualify for a sleeve gastrectomy under the...
Hello. Thanks for your time, and the question. It normally depends remember every human body is different. The first month you can lose between 15 to 30 pounds, the second month 10 to 15 pounds, and then the third month up to 10 pounds.On regards to your constipation remember you shoul...