If you’ve thought about gastric sleeve surgery for more than a minute, you’ve probably imagined the ultimate benefit: dramatic (but healthy) weight loss. I mean, that’s the goal, right? But have you considered what that weight loss will actually mean for you? The best people to ask about how life changes, beyond wearing smaller clothing ...
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Low-carb, low-fat, vegan…plus about a million other diets for gastric sleeve patients to consider. When you’re trying to decide on a way of eating after your procedure, the options seem endless. And confusing. Today, I’m discussing the pros and cons of several popular diets, and while I have my personal opinions, please remember that the ...
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I’ve heard it many times: “I can’t wait for gastric sleeve surgery because it’ll make my food cravings go away.” Gastric sleeve is a powerful tool in the battle to lose weight—and keep it off—in order to achieve a more optimal level of health. But it’s not a cure all. And one of things I ...
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Perhaps you’re unhappy with your gastric bypass or Lap Band and are wondering whether you can convert your initial procedure to a gastric sleeve. Or maybe you already got a sleeve and now question whether a resleeve would help you lose more weight. Everything about these “re” surgeries is highly individual, but I’ll do my ...
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One of the reasons I’ve devoted my career exclusively to gastric sleeve surgery is that it leaves as much as your natural anatomy intact as possible. Gastric sleeve doesn’t involve rerouting your intestines, for example, so patients rarely have any malabsorption issues. But sleeve patients can still benefit from supplements, which boost nutrients you may ...
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