What’s off limits after gastric sleeve surgery?


Life after a gastric sleeve procedure is a whole new world. Pretty much everything changes—mostly for the better. But because your new stomach only holds three to four ounces, you also have to relearn what you can and can’t do when it comes to food.   The first month or so post-surgery is the most ...
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If Diet and Exercise Don’t Work For Me, Why Would Gastric Sleeve?


When patients turn to gastric sleeve surgery, it’s almost always after years—sometimes a lifetime—of trying to lose weight. They’re tried every diet and exercise plan out there, with no lasting results. Because they’ve “failed” so often, they’re afraid to get their hopes up that gastric sleeve might offer a real solution.   Maybe that sounds ...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Exercise After Gastric Sleeve


Nutrition tends to steal the spotlight after you have gastric sleeve. Learning what and how much to eat is crucial for weight loss success, as well as avoiding gastrointestinal discomfort. With so much emphasis on food, however, sometimes exercise gets lost in the mix.   I want to encourage you to bring it back into the mix. ...
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Why Aren’t I Losing Weight After My Gastric Sleeve?!


Why Aren’t I Losing Weight After My Gastric Sleeve?! You know those breakup scenes in movies where someone says, “It isn’t you; it’s me”? This time, it’s probably you (sorry!). The truth is that gastric sleeve procedures are extremely successful—when you stick to some simple guidelines.   As time goes by, it’s very common for ...
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