Category: Gastric sleeve

Do Food Choices After Gastric Sleeve Cost More?


I’ve talked many times before about why the gastric sleeve surgery cost at our high-tech Mexico hospital is such a bargain (hint: everything—including one of the best surgical teams in the world—costs less right across the border). But some patients worry that that life after vertical sleeve gastrectomy will be a lot more expensive than ...
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Battling the Sugar Monster After Gastric Sleeve Surgery


Choosing gastric sleeve in our Mexico hospital changes your life in all kinds of wonderful ways, but one thing we can’t tell you for sure is whether the cravings you battled before VSG will persist. People generally struggle with either sweet or salty, though an unlucky few desire both pretty equally. And while many of ...
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Why the Pre-Op Diet Is Different For Everyone


If you’re having the same vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery as everyone else, why isn’t your pre-op gastric sleeve diet the same? It’s a great question. Like everything else about gastric sleeve in our Mexico hospital, it’s geared toward your unique body. Here’s a breakdown of the hows and whys of the pre-op diet. What is ...
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Money-Saving Tips to Cut the Cost of Your Gastric Sleeve Diet


Your gastric sleeve surgery cost may be in the rearview mirror, but you still have bills to pay, right? If you’re in the stage of life where saving money is a must—or you’re just a naturally thrifty person—this is the blog for you. Many potential patients assume that the VSG lifestyle translates to expensive (all ...
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Is Judgment Holding You Back from Bariatric Surgery?


A lot of factors go into deciding whether to have bariatric surgery. Some of the patients who schedule a consultation with our team at Endobariatric are very interested in the health benefits of gastric sleeve but seem to second guess having surgery because of how it may look to other people. If fear of judgment ...
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Are You “Obese”? Learn the Technical Definitions


The terms “overweight” and “obese” often get thrown around interchangeably, but they are medical terms with distinct parameters. If you are unsure which term most accurately describes your body size, I, Dr. Guillermo Alvarez, a leading gastric sleeve surgeon in North America, can provide you with accurate information so that you can make educated decisions ...
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How Gastric Sleeve Surgery Patients Can Boost Their Immunity


Staying well is always important for VSG patients, but it takes on new meaning when illness is running rampant. Did you know that you can influence your body’s immune system with lifestyle factors like food and your activities? There’s never been a better time to structure your daily routine around maximizing the body’s natural defenses. ...
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A Companion’s Guide to Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Mexico


Coming to the Endohospital for bariatric surgery in Mexico has never been so amazing—for both the patient and the companion. The old hospital was great, but the new one? Well, it’s essentially a cutting-edge medical resort. Unless you’ve been a patient and are returning as a travel companion for a new VSG patient, it’s typical ...
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