{"id":639,"date":"2022-01-11T23:04:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T23:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2022-09-16T10:15:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T17:15:04","slug":"after-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/after-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"After Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642446702872{background-image: url(http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-after-surgery.webp?id=189) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-10&#8243;]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">After surgery<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Kaiser Permanente is here to support you after surgery during recovery and long after. Learn more about the different recovery phases, nutrition, how to manage\/prevent complications, and resources available to you after surgery.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button local-scroll\" href=\"#questions\">Common questions<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey-half-height&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;health-wellness&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-feature-right\">\n<div class=\"block-feature-image\"><a title=\"Learn more about what to expect after surgery\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-what-to-expect-after-surgery.webp\" alt=\"Man lifting weights\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-what-to-expect-after-surgery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-what-to-expect-after-surgery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-what-to-expect-after-surgery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-what-to-expect-after-surgery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-what-to-expect-after-surgery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-feature-content\">\n<h2>What to expect after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>The Options program was designed to provide support and resources long term. Whether you had surgery recently or many years ago, we are here for you. Explore the tools and resources at every stage.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" title=\"Learn more about what to expect after surgery\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/what-to-expect\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;health-wellness&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-feature\">\n<div class=\"block-feature-image\"><a title=\"Learn more about nutrition after surgery\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/nutrition-after-surgery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-nutrition-after-surgery.webp\" alt=\"Plate of healthy food\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-nutrition-after-surgery.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-nutrition-after-surgery-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-nutrition-after-surgery-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-nutrition-after-surgery-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-nutrition-after-surgery-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-feature-content\">\n<h2>Nutrition after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Nutrition after surgery can often seem daunting, but it really comes down to following a few key recommendations. Check out the tips, tools, and resources for healthy eating after surgery.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" title=\"Learn more about nutrition after surgery\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/nutrition-after-surgery\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;health-wellness&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-feature-right\">\n<div class=\"block-feature-image\"><a title=\"Learn more about mental health and wellness\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/mental-health-and-wellness\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-516\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-mental-health.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-mental-health.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-mental-health-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-mental-health-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-mental-health-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-mental-health-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-feature-content\">\n<h2>Mental health after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Your mental health after surgery is just as important as your physical health.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" title=\"Explore our mental health after surgery resources\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/mental-health-and-wellness\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;health-wellness&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-feature\">\n<div class=\"block-feature-image\"><a title=\"Explore our physical activity after surgery resources\" href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/?_sft_resource_topics=physical-activity-and-sleep\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-108\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-physical-activity.webp\" alt=\"Man in workout clothes squatting and checking pulse\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-physical-activity.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-physical-activity-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-physical-activity-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-physical-activity-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-physical-activity-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-feature-content\">\n<h2>Physical activity after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Regular movement is important before surgery, during recovery, and long after. Finding a routine that works for you is key.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" title=\"Explore our physical activity after surgery resources\" href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/?_sft_resource_topics=physical-activity-and-sleep\">Explore our resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;health-wellness&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-feature-right\">\n<div class=\"block-feature-image\"><a title=\"Explore our sleep after surgery resources\" href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/?_sft_resource_topics=physical-activity-and-sleep\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-125\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-sleep.webp\" alt=\"Woman sleeping in bed\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-sleep.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-sleep-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-sleep-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-sleep-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/p-sleep-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-feature-content\">\n<h2>Sleep after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Starting and sticking with healthy sleep habits after surgery is important for long-term weight loss and overall health.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" title=\"Explore our sleep after surgery resources\" href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/?_sft_resource_topics=physical-activity-and-sleep\">Explore our resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640118549989{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-callout content-right\">\n<div class=\"block-callout-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-200\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-complications.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-complications.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-complications-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-complications-1024x384.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-complications-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-complications-1536x576.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-callout-content\">\n<h2>Complications after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the types of complications you can have will help you decide whether surgery is right for you. It will also help you learn to prevent, recognize, and manage complications if they do occur.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/complications-and-side-effects\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;block-faqs&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;questions&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Common questions after surgery<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><script>\njQuery(document).ready(function () {\n    \/\/ FAQs Accordion \n    jQuery(\"#accordion-faq-after-surgery\").find(\".accordion-toggle\").click(function () {\n        var openAccordionHeight = jQuery(this).parent().prevAll(\".active\").children().eq(1).outerHeight() + 15;\n        jQuery(this).parent().toggleClass(\"active\").siblings().removeClass(\"active\");\n        jQuery(this).next().slideToggle(\"fast\");\n        jQuery(\"#accordion-faq-after-surgery .accordion-content\").not(jQuery(this).next()).slideUp(\"fast\");\n    });\n});\n\t<\/script>\n   <div id=\"accordion-faq-after-surgery\">\n     \n   <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>What are some alternative pain medications if NSAIDs are not recommended after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Surgery can change the way you absorb certain medications, and you may need to work with your doctors to make changes.\u00a0<strong>Before<\/strong> surgery, it\u2019s important to talk to your prescribing doctors about any medication you are on, and have a plan for after surgery.\u00a0<strong>After<\/strong> surgery, it will be important for you to be aware of how you feel, and speak up to your health care team if anything changes.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about medications that are safe and medications to avoid after surgery on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/overview\/understanding-metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery\/\">Surgery Information<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>If I have type 2 diabetes, can I still have low blood sugar reactions after surgery? If so, how do I treat it without getting dumping syndrome?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, you can still get low blood sugar reactions after surgery.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mildly low blood sugar (less than 70 to 50 mg\/dL) can be treated with a food that has 15 g of carbohydrate (for example, an apple, grapes, banana, and string cheese).<\/li>\n<li>More severe low blood sugar (less than 50 mg\/dL) can be treated with 3 to 4 glucose tablets, 1 tube of glucose gel, hard candy, 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of raisins, \u00bd cup orange juice, or 1 tablespoon of sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dumping syndrome is usually caused by a larger sugar \u201cload\u201d such as ice cream and baked goods. Smaller doses like the examples above should not cause dumping.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about dumping syndrome and other possible side effects of surgery on the\u00a0<a href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/complications-and-side-effects\/\">Complications and Side Effects<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Can I use CBD oil or lotion for pain management after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>For a successful surgery, it is recommended that you\u00a0<strong>stop using<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>any THC-containing products<\/strong>\u00a0(marijuana, CBD oil that contains THC) at least 2 months before surgery and any time after surgery.<\/p>\n<p>THC is an appetite stimulant and can interfere with the goal of surgery, which is to support weight loss by reducing desire for food and increasing satiety.<\/p>\n<p>You can use CBD oil or lotion after surgery. Just make sure it does\u00a0<strong>not contain any THC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>What happens if I don&#8217;t take my vitamin and mineral supplements?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Surgery changes the way the body absorbs vitamins and minerals. This makes it important to take vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of your life to stay healthy. Not getting enough vitamins and minerals can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-2-cols\">\n<li>Anemia<\/li>\n<li>Bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Bone loss<\/li>\n<li>Brain damage<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Dry skin<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Hearing loss<\/li>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Lack of energy<\/li>\n<li>Lack of sex drive<\/li>\n<li>Muscle weakness<\/li>\n<li>Skin changes<\/li>\n<li>Tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about possible nutrition-related complications on the\u00a0<a href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/complications-and-side-effects\/\">Complications and Side Effects<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Will Kaiser Permanente pay for bariatric vitamin and mineral supplements after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>In most cases, no. In some cases, vitamin and mineral supplements may be covered by pre-tax health spending accounts (HSA). Some patients who qualify for financial assistance can get generic vitamins covered when ordered by a physician. This does not apply to bariatric specialty vitamins.<\/p>\n<p>Kaiser Permanente has contracts with bariatric specialty vitamins (Bariatric Advantage and Celebrate), which are available at a discounted rate for Kaiser Permanente members. Learn more about the vitamin and mineral supplements you need to take and the different options available on the <a href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/nutrition-after-surgery\/\">Nutrition After Surgery<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>What should I do if I am struggling to get enough calories after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Connect with your bariatric health care team (care manager, registered dietitian, or bariatrician).<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Are there any guidelines for wearing a corset or waist band (&#8220;waist training&#8221;) after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Discuss this with your surgeon to make sure it does not interfere with wound healing. However, if the goal is to reduce excess skin, you should not use a waist band because excess skin is related to amount of weight loss, time interval of weight loss, and skin elasticity.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>What is the probability of hair loss after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Hair loss is very common after surgery. It will occur within the first 6 months of surgery due to dramatic reduction in calorie intake. Regularly taking vitamins as well as meeting daily protein requirements is the best way make sure that the hair loss is only temporary. There are no proven supplements to reduce hair loss or to make hair return more rapidly. Biotin and zinc are supplements associated with healthier hair, but these are not proven remedies for this issue.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>What is the likelihood of having dumping syndrome after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The likelihood of getting dumping syndrome after surgery varies by the type of surgery you have.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For gastric sleeve:<\/strong>\u00a02 to 25% chance of getting dumping syndrome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For gastric bypass:<\/strong>\u00a015 to 70% chance of getting dumping syndrome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dumping syndrome is most commonly caused by drinking within 30 minutes of eating and\/or eating fried foods, pasta, breads, and alcohol. Learn more about the types of dumping syndrome and ways to manage and prevent it on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/after-surgery\/complications-and-side-effects\/\">Complications and Side Effects<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0Ahmad, A., Kornrich, D. B., Krasner, H., Eckardt, S., Ahmad, Z., Braslow, A., &amp; Broggelwirth, B. (2019). Prevalence of dumping syndrome after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and comparison with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.\u00a0<em>Obesity surgery,<\/em>\u00a029(5), 1506-1513.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Can I have another surgery if I regain weight?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>In general, no. Unfortunately, revisional bariatric surgery carries a much higher rate of complications, and to date, there are no proven revisional bariatric operations that lead to additional weight loss. Newer techniques like single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass are being studied for weight regain after sleeve, but this is not offered outside of research protocols. There are no revisional surgeries offered for regain after gastric bypass.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Can I really never drink alcohol after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Alcohol is not recommended after surgery. Surgery changes the way your body absorbs and processes alcohol. Alcohol contains calories that will work against your weight loss goal, and it may cause ulcers and dumping syndrome. Alcohol is also more addictive after surgery. One in five patients develops alcohol-use disorder within 7 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/other\/chl035e-2.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about\u00a0<strong>alcohol and cross addiction<\/strong>\u00a0after metabolic and bariatric surgery<\/a><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>How can I get support after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The Options program is designed to support you long term.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Support group:\u00a0<\/strong>Continue to attend or start attending a support group near you or online. This group offers a chance to ask questions, get support from peers and professionals, and practice ongoing skill-building. Check out the schedule of support groups:\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"is-external\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl069e.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"is-external\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl069s.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wellness Coaching by Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>Wellness coaches are health educators with expertise in preventive health care and behavior change. Through one-on-one support, a wellness coach can help you identify goals that will work for you, create a personalized action plan, and improve your health. To schedule a phone appointment, call\u00a0<strong>1-866-862-4295<\/strong>\u00a0Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"is-external\" href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/our-programs\/wellness-coaching-by-phone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"is-external\" href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/es\/our-programs\/wellness-coaching-by-phone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect with your bariatric team:\u00a0<\/strong>Attend all your follow-up appointments and keep in touch with your bariatric health care team (care manager, registered dietitians, bariatricians, and surgeons).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reference your Options materials:<\/strong>\u00a0Use your Options Workshop Guide and Meal Plan as your main references. Be careful of misinformation on the internet. If you find conflicting information, always consult your Options materials or talk with your care team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Why do patients gain weight again after bariatric surgery? Will this happen to me? When should I contact my health care team if I start to gain weight after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Weight regain can happen to anyone. Eating is often based on emotions or situations, and if either promote poor eating\/drinking habits, you can regain weight.<\/p>\n<p>Think about the effects of surgery like new car smell. It\u2019s strongest when the surgery is new, and it\u2019s likely to wane over time. Surgery is just a tool. Tools are only as effective as you allow them to be. On average, you will see the greatest effects within the first 18 months after surgery. After that, the ability to maintain weight loss will depend on <strong>long-term lifestyle changes\u00a0<\/strong>(sleep, physical activity, healthy eating, and mental health).<\/p>\n<p>Most common patterns with weight regain are seen when patients are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking calories (including alcohol)<\/li>\n<li>Grazing between meals on \u201cslider foods\u201d (simple starches made with sugar, flour, or both, like pretzels, crackers, popcorn, chips, cookies, cakes, and candy)<\/li>\n<li>Eating after feeling full<\/li>\n<li>Drinking within 30 minutes of eating<\/li>\n<li>Lack of physical activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you start to experience weight regain, get in touch with your health care team early. Many patients wait too long because they are worried their health care team will be upset. We only want to help, so get in touch sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0<strong>average weight regain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"is-external\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_9.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"is-external\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035s_9.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Can I eat cheat foods?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Many people worry whether life after surgery will mean that they\u2019re restricted in everything they can eat. This isn\u2019t true! Following the post-surgery meal plan will help make sure you can still enjoy many of your favorite foods. As you move through the stages of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/optionsprogram-scal.kaiserpermanente.org\/nutrition-after-surgery\/#post-surgery-meal-plan\">post-surgery meal plan<\/a>, you will learn which foods work for you. However, there are some key foods and drinks to be cautious of for the rest of your life. Learn more about these foods on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/after-surgery\/nutrition-after-surgery\/\">Nutrition After Surgery<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p>If \u201ccheat foods\u201d are also trigger foods and it\u2019s hard to moderate the amount you eat, then you should probably avoid them.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Will I still have cravings after surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Most likely. Cravings come from a mental and emotional connection to food, drawn from past experiences. While surgery can reduce desire for food, surgery does not change the past or your relationship with food. Cravings can reduce and then reemerge over time. Learn more about how surgery may change your relationship with food on the\u00a0<a href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/mental-health-and-wellness\/\">Mental Health and Wellness<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Do I qualify for excess skin removal surgery? When can I have it?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Excess skin is a very common side effect of surgery. Everyone reacts differently to having excess skin, but it\u2019s important to be prepared for it and learn strategies to adjust, cope, or (possibly) remove it. Learn more on the\u00a0<a href=\"\/options\/after-surgery\/complications-and-side-effects\/\">Complications and Side Effects<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you follow all the recommendations, it\u2019s realistic to expect that you will still have some excess skin after surgery. For some people, this is totally fine, but it may really bother others. If you do not have abnormal excess skin but wish to explore options that will reshape normal skin or remove fat to improve your appearance, cosmetic surgery (often called body contouring surgery) may be an option for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Excess skin removal surgery is not cosmetic surgery.<\/strong>\u00a0The primary aim of reconstructive excess skin removal surgery is to remove abnormal skin. Cosmetic surgery goes a step further, enhancing normal appearance according to the patient\u2019s preferences.<\/p>\n<p>If you are eligible for excess skin removal surgery but also wish to further enhance your appearance, surgeons can perform cosmetic enhancements for an additional cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check with your health plan to see what\u2019s covered for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Important things to know:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wait until your weight stabilizes.<\/strong>\u00a0For the best results, you should wait until your weight stabilizes at your new size for several months (usually about 18 months after surgery). Otherwise, as you continue to lose weight, you are likely to develop more excess skin. Your weight should be stable for at least 6 months before you consider body contouring surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recovery can be painful.<\/strong>\u00a0Many people who have had body contouring surgery say that the recovery is worse than from metabolic and bariatric surgery. In some cases, you may have to be off work for a month or more to recover fully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>How long should I take off work to recover from surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>This may vary from person to person, and your health care team will support you in finding what works for you. Two to three weeks off work is common after surgery.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>How long after surgery until I can lift heavy objects (like my young child) or do a job that involves heavy lifting?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>This may vary from person to person, but in general 3 to 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Can I use short-term disability and\/or FMLA for time off work?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, you can use short-term disability and\/or FMLA for time off work.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Is the stomach removed during surgery?<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>This depends on which surgery you have.<\/p>\n<p>Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) surgery makes the stomach smaller by permanently removing most of it. Once you\u2019re under anesthesia, the surgeon will place a small tube in your mouth and guide it down to your stomach. This tube is about the size and shape your stomach will be after surgery. The surgeon cuts the stomach around the tube\u2019s outline. The part that\u2019s left behind is closed with permanent staples. The tube is then carefully pulled back out. The portion of the stomach that was cut is then removed from the body.<\/p>\n<p>With gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is separated into two parts. Each part is stapled shut. This leaves a small stomach pouch about the size of an egg. Like gastric sleeve, this small pouch limits (restricts) how much food you can comfortably eat. Next, the small intestine is cut and reattached to the stomach pouch. This is the \u201cbypass.\u201d The other part of the intestine is reattached to your new digestive system so digestive juices can flow easily. Food now moves from the new stomach pouch directly to the lower part of the small intestine. In gastric bypass surgery, nothing is removed.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Looking for more support?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container four-items\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/our-programs\/wellness-coaching-by-phone\/\" title=\"Go to the Wellness Coaching by Phone website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-wellness-coaching.webp\" alt=\"Man talking on phone\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Wellness Coaching by Phone        <\/h3>\n        <p>Work with your own personal wellness coach on the phone to set goals for healthy, lasting change.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_13.pdf&accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Weekly Physical Activity Planning handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Balance-1.webp\" alt=\"Two woman jogging with hand weights\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Weekly Physical Activity Planning        <\/h3>\n        <p>Use this tool to help you plan your weekly physical activity routines.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap audio_podcast\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/healthy.kaiserpermanente.org\/health-wellness\/mental-health\/tools-resources\" title=\"Go to the Audio Meditations podcast\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-meditations.webp\" alt=\"Woman meditating by tree in park\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Audio\/Podcast<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Audio Meditations        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore a collection of audio meditations that can help you access your body&#8217;s natural tendency to repair and heal.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/healthy.kaiserpermanente.org\/health-wellness\/mental-health\/tools-resources\/digital\" title=\"Go to the Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Apps website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Mental-health-and-emotional-wellness-apps.webp\" alt=\"Woman looking at phone at laundromat\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Apps        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore a collection of mental health and emotional wellness apps (available to Kaiser Permanente members).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/thrive.kaiserpermanente.org\/care-near-you\/southern-california\/mental-wellness\/\" title=\"Go to the Mental Health and Wellness at Kaiser Permanente website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Mental-Health-and-Wellness-at-KP.webp\" alt=\"Woman meditating by tree in park\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Mental Health and Wellness at Kaiser Permanente        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore more resources offered by Kaiser Permanente to help support your mental health and wellness.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/health-wellness\/alcohol-your-health\/\" title=\"Go to the Alcohol, Drug Use, and Your Health website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-alcohol.webp\" alt=\"Man pouring bottle into glass\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Alcohol, Drug Use, and Your Health        <\/h3>\n        <p>Alcohol is not recommended after surgery. It\u2019s important to get help if you\u2019re struggling with any substance abuse before or after surgery.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_12.pdf&accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Daily Lifestyle Log handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Eating-for-Teens.webp\" alt=\"Father cooking with kids\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Daily Lifestyle Log        <\/h3>\n        <p>This tracking log is designed to help you plan and monitor your healthy lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap video\">\n\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/exercise-videos\/\" title=\"Go to Exercise Videos videos\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-healthy-balance.webp\" alt=\"Woman exercising\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Video<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Exercise Videos        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore the gallery of short exercise videos designed with your needs in mind.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap recipe\">\n\t\t\t          <a href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/recipes\/\" title=\"Go to the Healthy Recipes for After Surgery recipe\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-dessert-recipes.webp\" alt=\"Healthy dessert parfait\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Recipe<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Healthy Recipes for After Surgery        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore recipes designed to support you at each stage of your recovery from metabolic and bariatric surgery.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap wallet_card\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_10.pdf&accessvia=scal_options\" title=\"Go to the Quick Tips for Dining Out Wallet Card wallet card\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-dining-out.webp\" alt=\"Man dancing with woman on street\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Wallet Card<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Quick Tips for Dining Out Wallet Card        <\/h3>\n        <p>Quick reference for dining out after surgery.<\/p>\n      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