Q&A’s Expected Weight Loss


Hello everyone and welcome to the question of the week, I'm Dr. Alvarez. This week we will talk about how your weight loss will be with the gastric sleeve procedure. A very common question that can be answered very simply. The weight loss will vary from patient to patient so don't compare yourself to a ...
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Q&A’s: Acid reflux and the sleeve.


Hello everyone and welcome to the question of the week, I'm doctor Alvarez from Endobariatric.com and on this episode we'll discuss the relationship with gastroesophageal reflux disease also know as GERD and the sleeve gastrectomy. First of all I want to start out by saying that a very high percentage of patients who are obese ...
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Q&A’s – Will it hurt?


Hello I'm Dr. Alvarez and this is the question of the week. This episode we'll talk about the pain related with the gastric sleeve surgery. The question I get is "Will it hurt?" Of course it's a common question, it's a question I would personally do myself. So, Pain after the gastric sleeve surgery is ...
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ObesityChat comes to an end.


Dear ObesityChat users and radio listeners: Today I decided to cancel the radio talk show "Obesity Chat". As you many know we did the live radio show every Monday at 8:00 PM CT then uploaded the podcast to www.obesitychat.com. We have done over a year and a half of episodes and we helped many many ...
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Why is the cost so much lower in Mexico than the US?


Regarding a question on my obesitychat show. There are a lot of people in the US that have a skewed view of having surgery in Mexico. They think it is dangerous or less sanitary for some reason. Can you discuss the standards of care and regulations in Mexico as compared to the states. Why is ...
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August 18, 2014 Obesity Chat Podcast


Dr. Alvarez goes live answering questions about weight loss, surgery and other alternatives to resolve obesity. www.endobariatric.com On this episode Dr. Alvarez answers the following questions: I have a Lapband and have developed gastroparesis. Am I a candidate for gastric sleeve with you? Once you've reached your goal in the first year, to maintain, how ...
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August 11, 2014 Obesity Chat Podcast


Dr. Alvarez goes live answering questions about weight loss, surgery and other alternatives to resolve obesity. www.endobariatric.com On this episode Dr. Alvarez answers the following questions: Why is the cost so much lower in Mexico than the US? There is concern of relationship issues after WLS. Is there a higher rate of divorce or separation ...
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August 4, 2014 Obesity Chat Podcast


Dr. Alvarez goes live answering questions about weight loss, surgery and other alternatives to resolve obesity. www.endobariatric.com On this episode Dr. Alvarez answers the following questions: Can you talk about drinking alcohol and carbonated drinks regarding the sleeve? Can you really stretch your sleeve? How long does it take for your skin to bounce back ...
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July 28, 2014 Obesity Chat Podcast


Dr. Alvarez goes live answering questions about weight loss, surgery and other alternatives to resolve obesity. www.endobariatric.com On this episode Dr. Alvarez answers the following questions: What is up with the runny nose so often? Is there a correlation with surgery or just some strange coincidence? How soon is to soon to start with reconstructive ...
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