Undergoing gastric sleeve surgery is a transformative step toward a healthier life, but progress isn’t always linear. Patients follow a carefully structured recovery plan, but missing a milestone — whether it’s a weight loss goal, dietary transition, or fitness benchmark— can be discouraging. Fortunately, setbacks don’t mean failure. With the right approach, I know that ...
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For many years, bariatric surgery has been a proven solution for adults struggling with severe obesity, but new research confirms that it can also have lasting benefits for teenagers. As a gastric sleeve surgeon, I'm pleased to see that a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine and highlighted by the National ...
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As a bariatric surgeon, I always emphasize the importance of diet and exercise after gastric sleeve surgery. However, one crucial factor often gets overlooked — Sleep. Quality sleep is just as essential as nutrition and physical activity for weight loss and long-term health after surgery. If you’re not prioritizing rest, you could be hindering your ...
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Type 2 diabetes is a serious diagnosis that often inspires patients to make significant changes to their lifestyle and diet. If you are struggling with obesity and diabetes, gastric sleeve surgery can be a beacon of hope. Still, you may be wondering whether it is safe for someone with Type 2 diabetes to undergo this ...
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The reasons behind the decision to undergo vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG or gastric sleeve) are as individual as the patients themselves. But it’s usually some combination of health and appearance (no judgment on the appearance part—we all deserve to look and feel our best!). For some women, however, the driving force behind gastric sleeve is ...
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As a bariatric surgeon, my primary concern is to help my patients lead long, healthy, happy lives. However, I understand that for many of my patients, the first question is how much weight they can expect to lose through gastric sleeve. Looking better and feeling better usually go hand in hand, and the good news ...
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After gastric sleeve surgery, patients start focusing on losing weight. Building muscle is a vital part of that journey. Much of the weight initially lost is muscle mass but retaining muscle mass is vital for long-term health. Here are ways to build muscle while losing weight. Strength Training Build muscle via strength training after weight ...
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As a bariatric surgeon, I (Dr. Guillermo Alvarez) understand that the goal of gastric sleeve surgery is not just to help my patient lose weight and look better — it is also to improve his or her overall health. This includes helping the patient to manage blood pressure. Hypertension, the clinical term for high blood ...
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The process of undergoing gastric sleeve and rapidly losing a significant amount of weight causes a range of physical and psychological changes. Some of these changes are easy to anticipate (e.g., a slimmer-looking body, improved general health). Other changes are less predictable and may cause some patients to be concerned. Feeling cold all the time ...
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