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Before & after gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico

Questions and Answers

Dr. Alvarez answers frequently asked questions regarding the gastric sleeve surgery.

Cold After Surgery | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

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Fertility & Pregnancy | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

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Straws After Surgery | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions and Answers

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Incision Pain After Gastric Sleeve | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

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Weight Stalls | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

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Hair Loss After Surgery | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

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Vsg Q&A’S: Titanium Staples

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Hungry after surgery | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

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Loose Skin | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions and Answers

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From our blog

Latest articles from our blog.
24 July

Why You Shouldn’t Use Food As a Reward

The idea of using food as a type of reward is ingrained in us from an early age. Maybe your parents allowed you dessert only after finishing your dinner, or your doctors gave you lollipops after administering a round of shots. You probably celebrated nearly every big event in your...

17 July

Converting a Lap Band to Gastric Sleeve

I hear it from prospective VSG patients all the time: lap band seemed like a good idea at the time, but it hasn’t helped much. And in some cases, it’s actually hurt their health. We talk a lot about patients having bariatric surgery in Mexico for the first time, but...

10 July

The Truth About Pregnancy After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

The best reason to undergo vertical sleeve gastrectomy is because you believe you’re worthy of living a healthy, happy life without the complications of excess weight. Another really good reason is for your family—or for the family you hope to have. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) makes it difficult for many...

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