Gastric Sleeve Post Surgery Guide
Get the optimal results out of your gastric sleeve surgery
After your Gastric Sleeve procedure, you will have an initial recovery period and specific steps to follow to promote healing and achieve the best results.
Here’s an overview of what to expect and the post-Gastric Sleeve care you should follow:
Immediately After Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Following your gastric sleeve surgery, it’s normal to experience some discomfort, particularly around the incision site.
The cut (incision) made by your surgeon may be sore for several weeks as it heals.
If you have dissolvable stitches, they will dissolve on their own, but if you have standard stitches, these will be removed during a follow-up appointment.
- Tip: Hold a pillow over your incision site when coughing or taking deep breaths to reduce discomfort.
10 Days After Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery
On the 10th day after your surgery, an appointment will be made for you at one of the Auralia Clinics, so the sutures can be removed by the Auralia surgeon or nurse.
Any questions regarding when you can resume physical exercise, housework etc. will be answered at this appointment.
Use Bio-Oil™ twice a day on the scar for six weeks.
The next appointment will be about 4 weeks from your surgery.
Your After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Checklist
Even years after your surgery, you’ll still be able to schedule free follow-up appointments with your Auralia surgeon. This ongoing support is a key part of ensuring you maintain your health and weight loss goals in the long term.
Diet and nutrition
Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial to support your body’s healing process.
You will need to follow a structured diet plan as advised by your surgeon or dietitian, which typically starts with liquids and progresses to soft foods before returning to a more normal diet.
Key focus: High-protein, low-sugar, and low-fat meals will help in recovery and prevent complications.
Activity restrictions
In the early weeks of recovery, avoid intense physical activities such as cycling, jogging, or heavy lifting.
This allows your body to heal and prevents strain on your incision site.
Heavy lifting: Refrain from lifting anything over 5 kilograms for at least six weeks post-surgery.
Follow Your Doctor's Advice
Always adhere to your doctor’s advice regarding when it’s safe to resume regular activities, including work and light exercise.
Rest and Listen to Your Body
Even if you feel well enough to return to work or your usual activities early, ensure that you allow adequate rest to promote healing.
Sleep position: Sleep on your back for the first few weeks to avoid placing pressure on the abdomen.
Additional Tips
Hydration: Drink plenty of water—around 2 litres per day—to support healing and prevent dehydration.
Sun protection: Avoid exposing your scars to direct sunlight or tanning beds for at least six months, as this can cause discolouration.
Skin care: Avoid using fake tan on or around the incision site for the first few months to prevent irritation.
What to Avoid After Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Here are some key activities and habits to avoid during your recovery:
Fast food and unhealthy eating: Avoid high-fat, sugary foods as your body adapts to the smaller stomach size.
Smoking: Do not smoke for at least four weeks after surgery, and ideally, quit altogether.
Heavy exercise: Refrain from any strenuous physical activity, including running, for the first six weeks.
Panic Googling: Trust your medical team at Auralia Clinic for advice instead of searching for solutions online.
Missing appointments: Ensure you attend all follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and address any concerns.
Sleeping on your stomach: Avoid sleeping on your stomach for the first three weeks post-surgery to protect the healing incision.
Baths and swimming: Do not bathe, use jacuzzis, or go swimming for at least five weeks after surgery.
Unveiling Your Sculpted Silhouette After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
While the journey to your desired weight and health takes time, most patients experience significant weight loss within the first 12 months, typically shedding between 6–7 stone.
Keep in mind that the healing process varies from person to person, and some patients may require additional time to fully recover.
Results May Take Time
Some patients feel fully healed within the first few months, while others may need more time for their body to adapt to the changes.
It’s important to remain patient and consistent with your post-op care to see optimal results.
Your Post-Surgery Consultations at Auralia Clinic
At Auralia Clinics, we prioritise your recovery and long-term success.
All patients receive three post-operative consultations to monitor their progress.
If at any point you feel the need for additional support, we are happy to facilitate extra consultations free of charge.
What To Do If You Feel Something Is Wrong ?
If you experience any concerning symptoms or feel something is not right, you can contact your surgeon or visit the clinic during business hours. After-hours, you will have access to the surgeon’s emergency mobile for immediate concerns.
Will Follow-Up Appointments Cost You?
Absolutely not! At Auralia Clinics, you are entitled to as many follow-up appointments as you need after your gastric sleeve surgery, with no additional cost.
Long-Term Support After Your Surgery
Even years after your surgery, you’ll still be able to schedule free follow-up appointments with your Auralia surgeon. This ongoing support is a key part of ensuring you maintain your health and weight loss goals in the long term.
Why Choose Auralia Clinic for Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
With over 23 years of experience performing gastric sleeve surgeries, our surgeons at Auralia Clinics provide the highest standard of care, ensuring a safe and successful outcome.
From initial consultation to long-term aftercare, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Trust your body to our experienced surgeons. Schedule a consultation today!
We are a CHKS and ISO Approved Private Hospital in Ireland
All patients receive three post-op consultations, but if you feel you require more support, we can facilitate you without any extra cost.
Gastric Sleeve after care FAQ
Following your visit to Auralia, you will be given pre- and post-operative instruction to guide you on how to be well prepared for your gastric sleeve and what to do afterwards. This will also contain the clinic's contact details.
You will also be given your Auralia surgeon’s emergency mobile number for calls after hours. During work hours, you should contact the hospital.
If you suspect anything is wrong outside of business hours, you are welcome to call the emergency number of your surgeon and speak with them directly, day or night.
Alternatively, you can drop straight into the clinic during working hours.
Absolutely not! You are entitled to as many appointments as you feel you need with your surgeon, following your gastric sleeve.
Absolutely! From the time you have your gastric sleeve with your Auralia surgeon, you are entitled to see them for appointments for as long as necessary.
If the surgeon no longer works for Auralia, you would still be entitled to see one of our surgeons for free.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Auralia
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Your Weight Loss Journey With Auralia
Step 1.
Free, No Obligation Consultation Booking
To start your surgery process, firstly book your consultation by calling us on (01) 612 0551 or filling a consultation form here.
Step 2.
Meet Our Team
Once you have booked your consultation, you will meet with your patient care co-ordinator then your surgeon to discuss your weight loss goals, your health status, concerns and the procedure details.
Step 3.
Book Your Surgery
After your comprehensive consultation, your patient care co-ordinator will work with you to book a convenient date for your procedure.
Step 4.
Pre Op Assessment
Prior to your surgery date, you will have your pre-op assessment where we will go through your medical history with you, and instruct you how to prepare for your surgery day to avoid any risks.
Step 5.
Surgery Day
On your surgery day, you’ll have a dedicated medical team to take care of you. The surgery duration depends on which procedure you will have, and you will leave on the clinic same day or in few days depending on your specific case.
Step 6.
After Care
You will enjoy unlimited aftercare appointments and surgeon reviews as much as you need to ensure your safety and satisfaction with the results.
You will get access to the Auralia’s after care App to assess you further in your recovery period.
Furthermore, you will also have your surgeon’s emergency number so you get access to him any time 24/7.
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