Making the decision to get gastric sleeve surgery is a double-edged sword: exciting because it can radically improve your entire life and nerve-racking because, well, it’s surgery. Before you make any decisions, you deserve honest answers from prospective surgeons. Question #1: Is it safe? Gastric sleeve is an overwhelmingly safe procedure. There are virtually no ...
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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 restrictive ...
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If you have undergone gastric sleeve surgery, you are likely enjoying the benefits of significant, sustainable weight reduction, especially if you have struggled with your weight for years or even decades before surgery. Weight loss comes with a host of benefits, including a reduction of weight-related health issues. You can maintain your weight and health ...
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For many people, safe, effective, and sustainable weight loss is an elusive concept. This one of the main reasons new fad diets and solutions consistently pop up. One weight loss medication that is gaining traction is Ozempic, which is being touted as a miracle drug for reducing weight in a wide range of patients. Although ...
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Gastric sleeve surgery is an effective weight loss solution for patients. It works by restricting food intake, which results in a substantial reduction in weight. Because of this, some patients may have questions about their nutritional intake; others may be concerned about the possibility of malnutrition. At Endobariatric, we are committed to making sure our ...
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Before settling on bariatric surgery, most patients have tried everything under the sun to lose weight. But for millions of people, diet and exercise alone don’t work. One of the most popular bariatric surgeries today is gastric sleeve surgery. Why? For four good reasons… Gastric Sleeve is Safe All of my gastric sleeve procedures are ...
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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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“When will I be able to…?” It’s a common opening sentence for gastric sleeve patients, both before and after surgery. Everyone wants to jump right back into their regular life immediately, but some things take time. How much time? Read on for a typical Endobariatric timeline for some of the biggest milestones. Almost immediately - ...
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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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