Before & after gastric sleeve surgery

The #AskDrA Show

The #AskDrA Show is a weekly show where we answer questions sent by our patients and other people interested in the gastric sleeve. If you have a question let us know on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Youtube using the hashtag #AskDrA.

The #Askdra Show | Episode 43 | Upper Endoscopy, Time Needed Off

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 42 | Staples, Cutting Hair & More

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 41 | Iron, Essential Oils, Sauna…

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 40 | Sensations, Low Carb Diet,…

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 39 | Muscle Cramps, Solid Foods…

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The #Askdra Show |Episode 38| Tanning, Switching Band To Sleeve.

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 37 | Fat And Protein, Bruising,…

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 36 | Converting The Sleeve, Hours…

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 35 | Myth, Smells, Energy Drinks….

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From our blog

Latest articles from our blog.
16 December

Can Your Stomach Stretch After Gastric Sleeve Surgery? (Will I Gain the Weight Back?)

One of the most common fears patients have before gastric sleeve surgery is the idea that the stomach might stretch over time. Many people worry that if the sleeve stretches, the weight will return, the restriction will disappear, and all the effort will be lost. The good news is that...

09 December

Gastric Sleeve vs Ozempic: Which Works Better for Weight Loss?

If you are trying to lose weight, two options usually rise to the top. Gastric sleeve surgery and GLP 1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. Both can help people lose a significant amount of weight, but they work in very different ways. The key question most patients search for is...

25 November

8 Signs Your Gastric Sleeve Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Fast)

The gastric sleeve is one of the most effective weight loss surgeries available today. Most patients lose a significant amount of weight during the first year, especially in the first six months. Still, some people reach a moment when they worry something is wrong. Maybe the scale has stopped moving....

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