When my patients find out they should not drink alcohol or coffee following gastric sleeve surgery, one of the most common follow-up questions I hear is, “What about soda?” Unfortunately, I must advise against consuming soda for the sake of your ongoing health and safety. Absolutely Not in the First Month You should have no ...
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As an internationally recognized 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 ...
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Obese patients who solemnly decide to seek bariatric surgery often do not realize they have another big choice to make: namely, which surgery to get. Gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and gastric band are all popular weight loss surgeries. While I, Dr. Guillermo Alvarez, specialize in gastric sleeve surgery, I feel it is important for prospective ...
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There are many things surgeons can tell patients definitely will happen after gastric sleeve. You’ll have some degree of pain, usually on the “mild discomfort” side, but honestly, it could edge into “ouch” territory for a short while. Then there’s the shock at how quickly we get you up and walking after surgery and the ...
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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. According to Dr. Guillermo Alvarez ...
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Undergoing gastric sleeve surgery at Endobariatric is a big life event, and our team wants you to have all of the tools and resources you need to be successful. Some of our patients have found meditation to be useful before and after gastric sleeve surgery. Weight loss is not simply a physical process, and it ...
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Eating healthy after gastric sleeve surgery doesn't mean you are limited to bland or boring meals. Though you need to be mindful of which condiments you consume, as many are high in sugar, fat and empty calories, there are plenty of safe options to jazz up your food. Read on as the team at Endobariatric ...
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A fear of the unknown produces anxiety, and with gastric sleeve in Mexico, there are a lot of unknowns. Understandably, one of the top questions we receive is about how much pain patients experience right after the procedure. With the caveat that everyone—and every body—is different, let’s talk about some of the pain-related fears common ...
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Gastric sleeve in Mexico is a brand new adventure for most of my patients. We can tell you what to expect (and we do), but that doesn’t mean you won’t have tons of questions. And most of those questions during post-op phases one and two boil down to one thing: Is this normal?! Here are ...
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