Abstract Background Ramadan is one of the sacred pillars of Islam, and Muslims fast for a total of 29 to 30 days each year, abstaining from all forms of nourishment from sunrise to sunset. During long summer days, fasting during Ramadan may pose risks of dehydration and poor calorie and nutrient intake for bariatric surgical patients Objectives Our objectives is to evaluate the best time for fasting after bariatric suegery and what patients should do to make Ramadan pass safely. Methods 100 patients underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy 3,6,9 and one year before Ramadan and asked to share their experience during Ramadan 2024 in a single centre Results Patients with 3 months sleeve gastrectomy can't complete Ramadan fasting (15%). The rest of them completed fasting. No one was in need for hospital admission or IV fluids. Half of our patients (50%) developed GERD in Ramadan which was treated by PPIs. Conclusion After bariatric surgery, a patient is usually advised to: Eat small, frequent meals. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly. Separate eating and drinking Stop eating when feeling full or satisfied. If a person is fasting for long periods during Ramadan, it can lead to the desire to consume larger quantities at a faster pace upon breaking the fast. This can result in abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting leading to dehydration, GERD, malnutrition and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
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