We’ve said many times that gastric sleeve surgery isn’t a “magic pill” for weight loss. It does offer a huge advantage for obese people, but patients still need to put in the work post-surgery. One of the best ways to shed excess weight and keep it off? Eating the right foods. And for many gastric ...
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By now, maybe you’ve learned a bit about gastric sleeve surgery—like how and why it works. But gastric sleeve is a life-changing procedure, and many of those changes aren’t listed in the medical literature. So here are a few things no one tells you about sleeve surgery. “I was right” The vast majority of ...
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When you mention the possibility of having gastric sleeve surgery—or any surgery—in Mexico, friends and family may try to change your mind. They undoubtedly mean well; there’s still a stigma involved with international medical procedure, after all. But the truth is that, just like in the U.S., there are exceptional physicians in Mexico and not-so-great ...
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When it comes to medical procedures, knowledge is power. I’ve written an e-book that details everything you could possibly want to know about gastric sleeve surgery. But before you invest a couple of hours reading that, here’s a great overview to get you started thinking about a procedure that could change your life. Preparing ...
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Making the decision to get gastric sleeve surgery is a double-edged sword: exciting because it can radically improve your entire life and nerve-racking because, well, it’s surgery. Before you make any decisions, you deserve honest answers from prospective surgeons. Question #1: Is it safe? Gastric sleeve is an overwhelmingly safe procedure. There are virtually ...
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Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (better known as Lap Band) has been a popular bariatric surgery since the early 2000s. But with gastric sleeve gaining favor among doctors and patients alike, many people are wondering how the two procedures stack up. Let’s take a look at a few of the most important elements. Comparing the Procedures ...
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One of the first—and most common—questions a patient asks is about the cost of gastric sleeve. Along with that is the implied question of, “How am I going to pay for it?” The good news is that if you have the will, Endobariatric can probably help you find a way. Finding the Money There ...
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Before settling on bariatric surgery, most patients have tried everything under the sun to lose weight. But for millions of people, diet and exercise alone don’t work. One of the most popular bariatric surgeries today is gastric sleeve surgery. Why? For four good reasons… Gastric Sleeve is Safe All of my gastric sleeve procedures ...
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One of the reasons gastric sleeve works so well as a weight loss tool is because, at Endobariatric, we have it down to a science. From the pre-op diet to the healthiest post-surgery habits, our proven methods have helped tens of thousands of people lose weight and keep it off. Here’s what you need to ...
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