Before & after gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico

Nashville Star Winner Melissa Lawson's Journey

Melissa Lawson, winner of the Nashville Star show, shares her weight loss surgery journey.

Melissa’s Journey: Day Of Surgery

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Melissa’s Journey: Day Prior To Surgery

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Gastric Sleeve Interview With Melissa Lawson

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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....

15 July

7 Deadly Mistakes After Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Most People Don’t Know #4)

Thinking about gastric sleeve surgery? It’s one of the most effective tools for long-term weight loss, but only if you avoid the common mistakes that derail results. As a bariatric center that’s helped over 20,000 patients, we’ve seen firsthand what works... and what doesn’t. Let’s walk through the 7 deadly...

24 April

What to Expect Before and After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

For most people, making the decision to undergo gastric sleeve surgery is both exciting ad nerve-wracking. Exciting because it’s the first step to a healthier, fitter, more rewarding life. Nerve-wracking because, well, they’ve probably never done anything like it before! The best way to ease any nervousness is to understand...

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