One of the main concerns for surgery patients is how they can prevent weight gain after gastric bypass. And that's valid and very healthy to consider before undergoing the surgery itself.

Preventing weight gain after gastric bypass surgery is easy when you follow the instructions of your surgeon. You will receive a list of foods that are good for you to eat and a list of those that won't agree with your new system. You'll want to avoid anything heavy--fats and oils are the biggest culprits. And since these contain the most amount of calories, they will contribute to weight gain after gastric bypass surgery.

You don't want to eat too many calories after surgery because this can lead to weight gain after gastric bypass surgery. And your body will probably reject any attempts to do so,but if you continue to stretch your new stomach, you may end up creating a larger pouch and thus negate the effects of the original surgery.

You will also want to begin an exercise program as soon as your doctor allows to prevent weight gain after gastric bypass surgery. Even a simple walking program will increase your muscle tone and contribute to a healthy metabolism even though your body is still adjusting to your lower caloric intake.