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.
14 April

Why Hair Thinning Happens After Weight Loss Surgery—And the Strategy to Fix It

Seeing the numbers on the scale drop and feeling your clothes fit better are the milestones every bariatric patient celebrates. However, for many, that excitement is met with an unexpected challenge: noticing more hair in the brush or the shower drain. While hair thinning after a gastric sleeve can feel...

03 March

What Happens to Your Relationships After Gastric Sleeve?

When people think about gastric sleeve surgery, they often focus on their body, their health, and their own transformation. What many do not expect is how much their relationships will change too. Weight loss touches every part of life, including the people around you. Sometimes relationships grow stronger. Other times...

24 February

How Hard Is Life Right After Gastric Sleeve? (The First 30 Days Explained)

The first month after gastric sleeve surgery is one of the most important phases of the entire journey. It is also the phase people fear the most. Patients want to know how difficult the early days really are, how much discomfort to expect, and how long it takes to feel...

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