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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23 June

25 Foods That Help Protect Your Gastric Sleeve

If you have had gastric sleeve surgery, what you eat doesn't just affect your weight—it directly impacts your stomach itself. Some foods can irritate your stomach lining, lead to subconscious grazing that can stretch your sleeve over time, or trigger painful acid reflux. But other foods do the exact opposite....

16 June

Can Peptides Affect Your Gastric Sleeve? Here’s What We Know

More and more bariatric patients are asking about peptides. They want to know if they can use them for muscle recovery, fat loss, energy, and overall healing. But if you have had gastric sleeve surgery, could peptides affect your sleeve in any way? And more importantly, are they actually safe...

12 June

Why Dieting After a Gastric Sleeve Feels So Confusing (And What Actually Works)

You had gastric sleeve surgery. You lost a significant amount of weight. And now, you're being told to diet all over again. Keto, low carb, Mediterranean, high protein, intermittent fasting, low fat, no sugar, no dairy, no gluten... It quickly starts to feel overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. You begin to...

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