Like many things in life, taking time to prepare well for gastric sleeve surgery can increase your chances of success significantly. If you choose Endobariatric for your procedure, we’ll walk you through every stage of gastric sleeve—from pre-surgery guidance to maintaining success for the rest of your life. Though not a complete list, here are ...
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Category: Gastric sleeve
What to Eat and Not Eat After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
When TV shows and magazines are full of stories about the latest “right” foods to eat for weight loss, it can be confusing for gastric sleeve patients—especially when it conflicts with what your physician has told you. I don’t know what magical weight loss foods or systems will come out tomorrow, but I do know ...
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The Gassy Truth about Gastric Sleeve Surgery
The question of gas, in its many forms, comes up quite a bit after gastric sleeve surgery. First, know that there are three types of “gas”: the gas you experience in your stomach, the gas we use to inflate the abdomen during surgery, and good old colonic gas. Below are some of the most common ...
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Real Food vs. Supplements After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Whether you’re new to the idea of gastric sleeve surgery or have been part of the Endobariatric family for years, there’s one thing you’ve probably learned: I recommend a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet to my post-op patients in order to maximize their sleeve results. With all of the protein bars, shakes, and supplements available today, it ...
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What’s the Difference Between Gastric Sleeve and Lap Band Surgery?
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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5 (Kinda Weird) Side Effects of Gastric Sleeve Surgery
There are many things surgeons can tell patients definitely will happen after gastric sleeve. You’ll have some degree of pain, usually on the “mild discomfort” side, but honestly, it could edge into “ouch” territory for a short while. Then there’s the shock at how quickly we get you up and walking after surgery and the ...
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5 Facts About Sleeve Surgery in Mexico
When you mention the possibility of having gastric sleeve surgery—or any surgery—in Mexico, friends and family may try to change your mind. They undoubtedly mean well; there’s still a stigma involved with international medical procedure, after all. But the truth is that, just like in the U.S., there are exceptional physicians in Mexico and not-so-great ...
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Hitting Stalls on Your Gastric Sleeve Journey
After having the gastric sleeve procedure, my patients are flying high. Every day is a new adventure in how much weight has dropped off and what size clothing they now fit into. But then one day, the scale doesn’t move. It doesn’t move the next day, either, or the day after that. Cue the panic. ...
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Looking Your Best: Q&A About Your Body After Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery is, hands down, one of the best ways to dramatically improve your overall health and increase your longevity. If wellbeing was the only reason to have the procedure, it would be enough. But my patients also get to look forward to a lifetime of looking and feeling more attractive, sometimes for the ...
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