A new future with confidence and optimism

After undergoing Gastric Sleeve surgery, our friend's life was drastically changed. Not only his general health improved, but he also restored his confidence and was able to engage in things that he had been unable to do before. He was able to exercise regularly and enjoy a healthy, active life. His psychosocial condition has also improved, as his stress and depression levels have decreased. Thanks to this procedure, our friend was able to achieve the success he had dreamed of in his life and start building his new future with confidence and optimism.

Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam, Assistant Professor of General and Laparoscopic Surgery and Consultant for Bariatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Kasr El-Ainy, performed a sleeve gastrectomy on this ambitious young man because it was the most appropriate procedure. The procedure helped him lose weight from 165 kilograms to 70 kilograms. He lost more than half of his original weight!

Following gastric sleeve surgery, the patient must adhere to a particular diet to ensure the procedure's success and achieve a healthy weight. Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam, Assistant Professor of General and Laparoscopic Surgery and Consultant for Bariatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Kasr El-Ainy, focuses on educating patients on basic dietary instructions and ensuring they are understood and properly applied through a specialized nutrition support team.



One of the most crucial pieces of advice offered to patients after Gastric Sleeve surgery:
1. Follow the diet: The patient must adhere to the strictly prescribed diet, starting from the day of the procedure and throughout the following period until he reaches his ideal weight and stabilizes his weight.
2. Chew food well: The patient should chew food thoroughly to facilitate digestion in the minimized stomach.
3. Drink fluids: The patient should drink at least 2 liters of water daily, or clear fluids such as anise or mint, to maintain good hydration and ensure proper digestion. Fluids also improve skin elasticity and thus reduce the appearance of sagging skin with weight loss.
4. Separate eating from drinking: The patient should avoid eating and drinking liquids at the same time, as this can lead to increased pressure on the stomach and cause esophageal reflux.
5. Take vitamins and supplements: Patients should take vitamins and supplements as advised by Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam to ensure that the body receives the necessary nutrients.
6. Eat small and frequent meals: To aid digestion in the small stomach, the patient should consume little portions at each meal and at regular intervals.
7. Pay attention to protein intake: The patient should commit to eating enough protein in his diet since it helps with muscle building and satiety.
8. Avoid harmful drinks: Avoid caffeinated drinks, such as coffee and others, as they can negatively affect the weight loss and cause stomach irritation.
9. Practice sports: The patient should be committed to exercising at the specified times after the procedure to promote weight loss and maintain physical fitness.
10. Regular follow-up: Patients are advised to adhere to the follow-up appointments set by Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam after the procedure to ensure general health, weight monitoring, and other health developments. After three months, there is a follow-up, then every six months, and finally once a year. The follow-up involves conducting several tests and calculating the person's muscle mass and body water levels to ensure healthy weight loss.

People who are overweight or obese can make progress and start to rebuild their lives with more confidence and better health. Don't let being overweight ruin your future.  A consultation with Dr. Ahmed Abd El Salam, Assistant Professor of General and Laparoscopic Surgery and Consultant for Bariatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Kasr El-Ainy, can change your life and make your future better.