Postoperative

Authors: Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, MD, Mette Ydo Jacobsen, Med. Stud., Anne Mosebo, MD, Julie Tastesen, MD and Emir Hansanbegovic, MD

Postoperative information

Activity	The patient should not be confined to bed but attend to normal self-care Calm daily activities for 2 weeks Strenuous physical activity after 8 weeks
Micropore tape	Placed on the cicatrices by the end of surgery Stay in place until the first follow up The cosmetic result of the healing may be enhanced by prolonged use of the tape
Pressure garments	The first three weeks: 24 hours use The following three weeks: during the waking hours
Follow-up at the outpatient clinic	Two weeks after surgery: removal of stiches 12 weeks after surgery: patient satisfaction and need of further post-bariatric surgery