DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery, Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s practice, posted this video on its YouTube channel on July 14, 2025.
From the video’s description on YouTube
How you prepare in the months before bariatric surgery can make a huge difference in your recovery and long-term success!
Here are my top tips to start living the post-op lifestyle before you go under:
Make sure you have all your medical and insurance details sorted.
Attend a weight-loss surgery seminar to understand expectations and what is going to happen to your body.
Start eating high-protein, low sugar meals.
Cut out sugary drinks and increase your water intake.
Learn to eat slowly & control portions by practicing mindful eating.
Be physically active for 20-30 minutes daily.
If you smoke, quitting now can lead to a safer surgery and better healing.
Build up your mental and emotional support system (support groups, therapy, family and friends, etc.)
Work 1:1 with a mental health professional to identify any emotional eating habits and create healthy coping mechanisms.
More videos from the practice are on Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s profile.
