Johnson & Johnson Institute
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Post-operative patient care
Typical recommendations for post-operative care may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Typical discharge instructions consist of pain management, instructions on the future signs and symptoms indicating potential complications (see below), and an office appointment in 1-2 weeks.
- Most patients will be hospitalized for 23 hours. During that period, patient will be monitored on a surgical unit. They will be given bariatric clear liquid diet, will be ambulatory and encouraged to walk to reduce DVT risk. Chemical and mechanical DVT prophylaxis will be administered. Pain medication as needed. Patient is discharged to self-care at home once the discharge criteria are met.
- Patient will be seen frequently for follow-up. First visit at 1-2 weeks, second at 4-6 weeks, then typically every 3 months until 1-year post-op. Annual visits are expected in addition for long-term follow-up. Support groups are made available in addition to follow up visits. Post op labs may be checked during follow-up to make sure vitamin deficiencies do not develop.
References
Christopher Joe Northup, MD prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
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This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
Christopher Joe Northup, MD is compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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