When my patients find out they should not drink alcohol or coffee following gastric sleeve surgery, one of the most common follow-up questions I hear is, “What about soda?” Unfortunately, I must advise against consuming soda for the sake of your ongoing health and safety. Absolutely Not in the First Month You should have no ...
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As an internationally recognized bariatric surgeon, my primary concern is to help my patients lead long, healthy, happy lives. However, I understand that for many of my patients, the first question is how much weight they can expect to lose through gastric sleeve. Looking better and feeling better usually go hand in hand, and the ...
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The process of undergoing gastric sleeve and rapidly losing a significant amount of weight causes a range of physical and psychological changes. Some of these changes are easy to anticipate (e.g., a slimmer-looking body, improved general health). Other changes are less predictable and may cause some patients to be concerned. According to Dr. Guillermo Alvarez ...
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Eating healthy after gastric sleeve surgery doesn't mean you are limited to bland or boring meals. Though you need to be mindful of which condiments you consume, as many are high in sugar, fat and empty calories, there are plenty of safe options to jazz up your food. Read on as the team at Endobariatric ...
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