The Gassy Truth about Gastric Sleeve


The question of gas, in its many forms, comes up quite a bit after gastric sleeve surgery. First, know that there are three types of “gas”: the gas you experience in your stomach, the gas we use to inflate the abdomen during surgery, and good old colonic gas. Below are some of the most common ...
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Making the Gastric Sleeve Surgery Decision: The Final Hurdles


Choosing to undergo gastric sleeve surgery (or any bariatric surgery) is a huge decision. If you’re struggling to make a definitive commitment to the procedure, rest assured that you’re in good company. And while we encourage everyone to take all the time they need in making the decision, it’s important to understand that, often, those ...
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3 Common Mental Struggles After Gastric Sleeve Surgery


In the beginning of your gastric sleeve journey, it seems the emphasis is on recovery, new ways of eating and drinking, etc. But your mind is going through a transformation, too. And it’s important to acknowledge feelings that are familiar to many sleevers, especially as they adjust to a new lifestyle.   #1: “I’m Tired” ...
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Why Gastric Sleeve Surgery is Safer Than “Diet & Exercise” Advice


The results of a recent, high-profile study shocked a lot of people when they suggested that bariatric surgery like gastric sleeve is actually safer for long-term health than traditional therapies. This contradicts the long-touted idea that dietary changes, exercise, and behavior modification are less risky than surgery.   Confession: I wasn’t one of the people ...
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