Yep, we’re going there, VSG family. We’re going to the bathroom. Or not going to the bathroom, as the case may be. Constipation is a not-uncommon complaint for vertical sleeve gastrectomy patients, and it hits bariatric populations for a number of reasons. Some of it can be chalked up to your new, lower carb gastric ...
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Whether it’s because you’re keeping bariatric surgery in Mexico on the down-low or because your spouse has to stay home with the kids, plenty of Endobariatric patients travel by themselves for vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It might sound like a less-than-idea scenario at first, but I want to assure you that it’s really not. Thanks to ...
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Many people who seek out gastric sleeve surgery are more than food lovers; they’re food addicts. And, having lived with this very real disorder for years, it’s understandable that patients wonder whether the procedure will have any effect on their ability to control their interactions with food. The short answer is yes, it can help ...
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You’ve been watching the scale for months—or even years—waiting for it to hit that magic number: your VSG goal weight. Next stop? Maintenance city. This might seem like the easy part of the journey, but many patients find it to be confusing. Weight loss the Endobariatric way is pretty foolproof for our vertical sleeve gastrectomy ...
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The diet we typically recommend for our vertical sleeve gastrectomy patients is a high-protein, low-carb regimen. Why? In a nutshell: it offers foods most people like and it works. The ketogenic diet—which is high in fat, moderate in protein, and very low in carbs—is a cousin of our generally prescribed diet and popular among bariatric ...
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We talk a lot about the importance of your gastric sleeve diet in losing weight. But what role does exercise play in your success? And how much exercise do vertical sleeve gastrectomy patients really need to get? For most, the answer is, “A lot more than you’re probably getting now.” Times Have Changed Remember when ...
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Many people believe that by the time they reach their 60s and 70s, they have missed their opportunity to have bariatric surgery. On the contrary, many senior citizens are still great candidates for gastric sleeve. Take it from me, an award-winning, internationally recognized bariatric surgeon. So many of my older patients have found long-lasting success ...
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Is there such thing as being too obese for weight loss surgery? Some morbidly obese people are under the impression that they do not qualify for gastric sleeve, but I am happy to set the record straight. You can be hundreds of pounds overweight and still be a good candidate for gastric sleeve. In fact, ...
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If you’re like me, you may enjoy a little heat in your food. A kick of jalapeno, tabasco or sriracha sauce can add delicious flavor to your meals. Trust me when I say that I empathize with patients who are worried about what they can and cannot eat after bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, it is necessary ...
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