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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When you’re stuck at home, your gastric sleeve diet might be in as much danger as your sanity. And when you add kids to the mix—whether it’s summer break or a viral pandemic—both of those may be even more precarious. If it seems like there’s nothing to do and nowhere to go, many people are ...
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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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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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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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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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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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After gastric sleeve in Mexico, patients are (rightly) focused on shedding pounds and getting healthy. But with the massive amount of sometimes-contradictory information out there, it can be easy to believe things that aren’t true. Below are a few of the most common myths about weight loss as they relate to vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Myth ...
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We spend a lot of time thinking and talking about the aesthetic changes that happen as a result of vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Feeling confident on the beach, wearing smaller clothing sizes—they’re all good things, and I certainly understand wanting to look fantastic. But what can get lost in appearance-related discussions is the more important truth: ...
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