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.
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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