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Answer: Typically after bariatric surgery, a patient can resume their office and normal life within 3-4 weeks however, with robotic surgery, this process speeds up and patients can resume work within 2 weeks. Patients must follow their surgeon’s guidance on recovery and rehab.

Answer: Patients undergoing bariatric surgery need to at least be 18 years of age. The upper age limit for bariatric surgery patients is 65 years; however, a health assessment is conducted prior to the surgery to evaluate the patient's condition to ascertain whether they are fit for weight loss surgery or not.

Answer: A special diet after bariatric surgery needs to be followed for 4 to 6 weeks where a gradual shift is made from liquid diet to soft foods and eventually solid food. This time frame depends on the type of bariatric surgery or gastric bypass that was performed and the individual recovery process of the patient for obesity treatment. A nutritionist will work closely with your bariatric surgeon to create a diet chart that suits your case for weight management.

Answer: Typically patients with a BMI of 40 and above, who are morbidly obese and their weight has had a significant ill impact on their overall health are fit candidates for bariatric surgery and weight management. These health problems may include diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and blood pressure. Patients opting for bariatric surgery need to be at least 18 years of age to undergo this surgery.

Answer: Yes, it is possible to gain all the weight back after bariatric surgery if proper post surgery lifestyle modifications are not followed. Weight regain depends on a number of factors, including eating habits, medications, and health changes.