Acid reflux is one of the many diseases and conditions gastric sleeve in Mexico can relieve. But VSG can also introduce acid blockers to people who’ve never had to use them before. Why the seeming paradox? And will you live on acid blockers forever? VSG and reflux For reasons science can’t fully explain, overweight and ...
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We get so many questions about protein after gastric sleeve in Mexico: Am I getting enough? How do I get more? Why is it so important? I get it; it can be confusing. Before we dive in, though, I want to point out that we typically recommend a high protein-low carb diet for our vertical ...
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With vertical sleeve gastrectomy, you get a tool that provides a significant advantage in your efforts to lose weight and become the healthiest you. But as every sleever can attest, weight loss still requires plenty of effort on the patient’s part. Though it can be difficult or even painful, one of the most powerful things ...
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You’ve made the decision to have vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and you’re so excited to get started. The first couple of days on the pre-op diet are going well; it’s definitely a change, but it’s worth it to prepare you for VSG. But then one day you hit a brick wall of ugh-this-is-hard. Some lucky patients ...
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When the world around you seems to be spinning out of control, your VSG lifestyle can take a hit. Whether it’s a global pandemic or something closer to home—relationship problems, job loss, or health crisis—your gastric sleeve diet and exercise regimen may fall to the bottom of your priority list. Weight gain is often a ...
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One of the factors that goes into the decision-making process for vertical sleeve gastrectomy is cost. While some patients can simply dip into their savings accounts for VSG, many others must look to outside sources in order to afford the procedure. Even if they’re comfortable with gastric sleeve in Mexico and their ability to commit ...
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In last week’s blog, we gave an overview of the topic on many patients’ minds: Is bariatric surgery in Mexico a good idea right now? We hope it provided some good information, as well as reassurance that the endohospital is not only a safety leader when it comes to VSG, but regarding COVID, too. In ...
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When you decide to get healthy with the help of a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, you don’t want to wait. And luckily for our patients, COVID-19 isn’t preventing people from beginning their journey toward a lifetime of health. Not only are we still offering bariatric surgery in our Mexico hospital, but we’re doing so with safety—as ...
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is getting a lot of buzz lately, including within the VSG community. But is it really helpful when you’re trying to lose weight after gastric sleeve in Mexico? And if so, is it right for everyone? A new study provides some insight into the world of IF. Does fasting promote weight loss? ...
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