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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 143 | Negative Side Effects, Colon Hy

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 142 | Adhesions In The Abdomen, Infus

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 141 | Staples Inside Your Body, Vitam

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 140 | Knee Replacement, Hair Loss In

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 139 | Female Incontinence, Protein Sh

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 138 | Stalls, Low Energy Level & Aspi

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 137 | Stents, Stomach Sizes & Medicin

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 136 | Diet Coke, Carrying Babies & Co

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 135 | Dinner And Coffee Before Surger

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From our blog

Latest articles from our blog.
25 September

The Truth about Getting your Gastric Sleeve in Mexico

A recent study found that, despite soaring rates of obesity in the U.S. (and worldwide!), only 0.94% out of 3 million obese patients had undergone vertical sleeve gastrectomy. The doctors who conducted the study called VSG “underutilized” even though it has become the most common bariatric surgery in the U.S....

18 September

Strategies for the Pre-Op phase of your Gastric Sleeve Surgery

You’ve made the decision to have vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and you’re so excited to get started. The first couple of days on the pre-op diet are going well; it’s definitely a change, but it’s worth it to prepare you for VSG. But then one day you hit a brick wall...

11 September

Get back on track with your Gastric Sleeve

When the world around you seems to be spinning out of control, your VSG lifestyle can take a hit. Whether it’s a global pandemic or something closer to home—relationship problems, job loss, or health crisis—your gastric sleeve diet and exercise regimen may fall to the bottom of your priority list....

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