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 ...
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Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (better known as Lap Band) has been a popular bariatric surgery since the early 2000s. But with gastric sleeve gaining favor among doctors and patients alike, many people are wondering how the two procedures stack up. Let’s take a look at a few of the most important elements. Comparing the Procedures ...
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One of the first—and most common—questions a patient asks is about the cost of gastric sleeve. Along with that is the implied question of, “How am I going to pay for it?” The good news is that if you have the will, Endobariatric can probably help you find a way. Finding the Money There ...
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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 ...
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One of the reasons gastric sleeve works so well as a weight loss tool is because, at Endobariatric, we have it down to a science. From the pre-op diet to the healthiest post-surgery habits, our proven methods have helped tens of thousands of people lose weight and keep it off. Here’s what you need to ...
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They’re two of the most popular bariatric surgeries available today, so is gastric sleeve or gastric bypass the best choice for you? When evaluating the pros and cons, it’s important to look at three key areas: the procedure itself, what recovery is like, and how the surgery affects your day-to-day life afterward. The Procedure ...
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Gastric sleeve is an incredibly important tool in achieving real, lasting weight loss, but the work patients put into the process is what ultimately determines their results. In my (extensive!) experience, the most successful patients are those who create a few powerful new habits. Habit #1: Make protein your BFF. Right after surgery, you’ll ...
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Most bariatric doctors perform more than one kind of surgery, but gastric sleeve is the only solution we provide at Endobariatric. Why do I only perform gastric sleeve? Because it’s the safest, most effective bariatric choice for permanent weight loss, and my patients deserve nothing less than the best. Here are just a few of ...
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When researching gastric sleeve options, Mexico has undoubtedly come up as a possible location (you’re on this site, after all!). It’s only smart to consider the pros and cons of each choice, and that starts with getting the facts. Read on for reasons it might make sense to choose Mexico—and Endobariatric, specifically—for gastric sleeve. ...
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