“Wow, she’s lost a lot more weight with VSG than I have.” “Why isn’t my muscle tone as good as his is?” The urge to compare yourself to others around you is bone-deep for most humans; it’s not unique to those who’ve undergone vertical sleeve gastrectomy. But the procedure does introduce a new temptation to ...
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Like some social media relationships statuses, to talk about your VSG weight loss or not to talk about it is complicated. Sharing the ups and downs of your journey with sleeve brothers and sisters is a no brainer; they’ve been there and are doing that. But with those outside your immediate support system, feelings tend ...
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Usually, more information is better, especially when it comes to procedures like VSG. But there are some situations where not knowing absolutely everything can actually be beneficial. As anyone who’s ever had gastric sleeve in Mexico with Endobariatric can tell you, our medical team gives out lots of information. Lots. We tell you what to ...
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Letting go of an eating disorder is undoubtedly a difficult and personal journey. Each individual takes a unique path to overcoming binge eating disorder, and no single solution can offer the promise of easy recovery. It is important to seek the guidance of a qualified bariatric medical professional that is experienced in treating patients with ...
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Deciding to have gastric sleeve surgery is not a decision that most people come to lightly. As with other life-changing events, you may be wondering if you should talk to friends about it. Continue reading below as I discuss a few factors that can help you come to a decision that feels right for you. ...
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Struggling with obesity and the pain associated with it can make it challenging for you to do the things you enjoy. I can help relieve your chronic pain and help you reclaim your life with gastric sleeve surgery. Weight-related Pain If your weight is not properly managed, it can lead to chronic pain. Excess weight ...
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Veteran VSG patients know that the only certain things in life are death, taxes…and criticism. If you’ve been overweight or obese for more than five minutes, you’ve probably received unkind comments from both strangers and loved ones. Unfortunately, the judgment doesn’t end when you become thinner. It just takes new paths. Here are the most ...
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Many things change after vertical sleeve gastrectomy, but perhaps the most jarring is the amount of food you’re able to consume. The difference might not hit you until you resume eating “normal” foods following the liquids and soft foods stages. When you do realize how little your stomach allows now, as opposed to the quantities ...
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In the beginning, it’s fairly easy to be faithful to your new VSG lifestyle. After a while, though, everything from boredom to a busy schedule can wreck your motivation. How do those who maintain big weight drops do it? For starters, they understand that motivation isn’t something they can afford to lose; here are some ...
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