Thank you for giving me the chance to preview The #AskDrA Book. The first and best thing I can say about it, “What a great, quick and extremely informative read it is!” I was excited to receive the email informing me I was chosen to review a copy of the book but had to ...
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Over the last 9 months we’ve taken your questions and used them to make The #AskDrA Show a huge success. Hundreds of gastric sleeve, weight loss and health related questions covering 40 plus episodes so far. It’s been exciting to say the least. We’ve filmed in Dubai, Boston, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, in my office, the ...
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Staying Hydrated...It's That Important! Maybe you've heard me say how important staying hydrated is and it just didn't sink in. Or you read about the benefits and dismissed it as something not too important. Well, let me tell you, staying hydrated is the best thing you can do for your overall health. Coffee, tea, soda, fruit ...
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Should you take them? Is it recommended? Which form? When should I start? Are they safe? These are just some of the questions I receive about taking vitamins after sleeve surgery. You body is adjusting not only after bariatric surgery but to the weight loss that will occur as a result of the procedure itself, ...
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Is it normal to have gurgling in the throat or burning in the throat and ears 9 months after getting sleeved? Can you believe that was the very first question I answered on Episode 1 of The #AskDrA Show. That very first show was shown on YouTube at the end of June 2015 and ...
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I've been called the Social Media Gastric Sleeve Doctor... a title I handle with great honor. Let me explain... Over the last decade people have asked me why I use social media when their other doctors rarely do. My answer is always the same...I believe in creating trust. The more you know about me, my ...
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Obesity is the number one concern patients have when coming to me in regard to their weight loss surgery. They want to be thinner, healthier and more energetic. The number two concern that my patients have is reducing or eliminating their weight related illnesses. Of those illnesses, diabetes is at the top of that list of concerns. About 8.5% ...
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That's a question I get just about every day. And my answer is usually the same! The insurance company says your policy doesn't cover it! You pull out the policy and read all the fine print, then discover that although it looks like it might be covered there are some stipulations. Unfortunately, the insurance company dictates the rules and in most cases ...
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What are you resolutions for the new year? Have you even thought about them? Did you know that losing weight is at the top of almost everyone's resolution list? Signing up for a gym membership is listed right under losing weight. Sadly, most who write down “going to the gym” fail to follow ...
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