Tuesday, October 27, 2009
laparoscopic gastric bypass
Since your stomach must be completely empty to reduce the changes of vomiting during surgery, no food or drink is allowed after midnight the day before your surgery.
Usually, you check into the hospital or surgical center early the morning of your surgery to complete final paperwork and last minute tests. Then, you will be taken to a room where you will change into a surgical gown. Next, you will be taken to a pre-operating holding area where the anesthesiologist will discuss your medical history with you and answer any questions that you may have.
In the operating room, any other necessary preparations will be completed, and then the anesthesiology will start an IV for you. Now it's time for the surgeons to work their magic.