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Besides, gastroscopy and Helicobacter pylori bacteria testing is required, with eradication and treatment of ulcers and polyps in case of a positive test.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the operation approaches, the patient should visit a nutritionist. Based on the patient's condition, they will suggest an individual diet. It may be necessary to adjust eating habits by including more vegetables, lean meat, or fish and reducing the number of calories.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>About a month before the operation, it is recommended to refrain from alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>How is the procedure performed?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Gastric plication is performed under general anesthesia so the patient does not feel pain or discomfort. The operation employs new-generation technologies: a modern laparoscope with an integrated high-definition video camera and other specialized instruments.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Typically, 5-6 small incisions of up to 5-20 mm are done in the abdominal area to insert the camera and surgical instruments into the abdominal cavity. The stomach walls are sutured to form a narrow tube and reduce its volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is a safe procedure performed without any trauma to the surrounding tissues. If necessary, the sutures can be dismantled, and the stomach returned to its original form.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"youtube_url":409,"id":410,"type":411},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FLJzbHPTwrS4","lfgsk5qj","video",{"type":406,"text":413},"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Postoperative period and healing\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Usually, after gastric plication (folding) surgery, the patient goes home on the second postoperative day. Before leaving the clinic, the patient has an appointment with a nutritionist to arrange their diet after surgery. The results and the healing process directly depend on how carefully these instructions are followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gastric plication is a minimally invasive operation, so the skin incisions made during it will heal within a couple of weeks. During this time, it is essential to drink plenty of fluids, be careful while moving, avoid strenuous physical activity, and stay in a resting regime. After that, it is possible to return to normal activities gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Scarring\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We use innovative laparoscope technology to perform gastric plication in a minimally invasive way. So it doesn't cause trauma to the surrounding tissues. Therefore, only narrow, tiny scars remain after the operation. They fade quickly and become practically invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>",[415],{"featured_image":416,"role":422,"slug":423,"category_term":424,"uri":425,"id":426,"title":427,"url":425,"permalink":428,"api_url":429},{"id":417,"url":418,"permalink":419,"api_url":420,"alt":50,"width":421,"height":421,"alt_en":50},"assets::dsc02949---2022-11-29---zilvinas-dambrauskas---fi-clinica---web---v01.jpg","\u002Fassets\u002Fdsc02949---2022-11-29---zilvinas-dambrauskas---fi-clinica---web---v01.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi-web.ficlinica.lt\u002Fassets\u002Fdsc02949---2022-11-29---zilvinas-dambrauskas---fi-clinica---web---v01.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fapi-web.ficlinica.lt\u002Fapi\u002Fassets\u002Fassets\u002Fdsc02949---2022-11-29---zilvinas-dambrauskas---fi-clinica---web---v01.jpg",2000,"Prof. dr. 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When all the doctor's recommendations are followed after the operation, the patient gets full faster, their weight drops rapidly, and stomach plication will not need to be repeated.\n\nHowever, long-term studies show that the probability of weight regain after this operation may be higher than after peripheral gastric resection or gastric bypass surgery. This may be influenced by the relaxation of the gastric sutures, causing an increase in the volume of the formed tube.\n\nIt is important to have realistic expectations and remember that the result of the operation will depend highly on the patient's lifestyle after the procedure, including diet and physical activity.","Xd0FHPvP",{"title":449,"content":450,"id":451,"type":435},"What dietary requirements should I follow after surgery?","The main principles should be:\n• Eat food slowly and in small portions.\n• Chop food into small pieces and chew well.\n• Drink enough water, tea, or other liquids 20 – 30 minutes after your meal. Do not drink during meals.\n• Avoid fatty, fried, or roasted food. Refrain from sugar.\n• Choose healthily prepared, steamed, boiled, or stewed dishes.\n• We recommend our patients take supplements with a higher amount of B group vitamins, folic acid, micronutrients, vitamin D, and calcium.","4xfwX38m",{"title":453,"content":454,"id":455,"type":435},"Can there be complications after gastric plication?","It is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia, so a small risk of complications remains. In some cases, the disintegration of gastric sutures, internal bleeding, clot formation, infection, or chronic pain can occur (3-5% of operated patients). The most common late complication of vertical gastric resection is gastroesophageal reflux. As many as 20-30 percent of patients develop symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux within five years after surgery and have to use acid-reducing medications regularly.\n\nHowever, when the operation is performed by experienced abdominal surgeons, the probability of complications is extremely low. If you follow the doctor's instructions carefully, you should not be worried.","25g906Pi",{"title":457,"content":458,"id":459,"type":435},"Will there be visible scars on the abdomen after surgery?","With attentive care of the surgical site, the scars left after the incision are minimal. Eventually, they fade and become practically invisible.","ldyjeqjo",{"title":461,"content":462,"id":463,"type":435},"Is it allowed to engage in active physical activity after surgery?","Avoid active physical activity or sports in the first months after gastric plication, as it can complicate the healing process. You can return to usual physical activity once the surgical site has fully healed, approximately eight weeks after surgery.","ldyjf1iy",{"title":465,"content":466,"id":467,"type":435},"Is the surgery painful?","Laparoscopic gastric plication takes place under general anesthesia, so you will not feel pain or discomfort.","ldyjfabg",{"title":469,"content":470,"id":471,"type":435},"What to expect after surgery?","For the first few days after the operation, you may feel the pain of varying intensity, a sense of stretching, nausea and vomiting, general fatigue, mood swings, and dry skin. 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