Gastric sleeve is an incredibly important tool in achieving real, lasting weight loss, but the work patients put into the process is what ultimately determines their results. In my (extensive!) experience, the most successful patients are those who create a few powerful new habits. Habit #1: Make protein your BFF. Right after surgery, you’ll be ...
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You’ve probably made the same resolution for years: Lose weight. And with gastric sleeve surgery, that goal is finally a real, lasting possibility. But with all the emphasis on what foods to eat—and not eat—after gastric sleeve, sometimes the importance of exercise gets lost. Here’s how to make exercise a part of your healthy sleeve ...
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A glass of wine with dinner, a cold beer after mowing the yard…alcohol is woven into the fabric of life for many of us. But if you’ve had bariatric surgery such as gastric sleeve—or are considering it—you need to understand how alcohol can affect you, both mentally and physically. Issue #1: Drunker, Faster Bear with ...
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It can be tricky to navigate a conversation about weight. Understandably, you may be hesitant to discuss weight loss with an obese friend. This is true even if your desire to have this conversation comes from a place of genuine love and concern. As a renowned bariatric surgeon, I do advise caution when it comes ...
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At the start of my career in bariatric surgery, I (Dr. Guillermo Alvarez) chose to specialize in gastric sleeve because I knew it to be the safest and most effective weight-loss surgery available. Since then, I have performed over 18,500 gastric sleeve surgeries; it is reassuring to find that the latest research on bariatric surgery ...
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Many patients worry about the cost of bariatric surgery. At Endobariatric, I strive to provide care that is both stellar and affordable. Because I established my practice across the Mexican border, I can offer a lower price for gastric sleeve surgery than is possible in the United States. I also encourage prospective patients to consider ...
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The truth is that support is crucial before, during, and after your gastric sleeve. But for those not blessed with helpful family and friends, you absolutely can succeed in your weight loss—with a lot of determination and a support system that you create. Support Before Sleeve Surgery It’s hard enough to make the decision to ...
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The reasons behind the decision to undergo vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG or gastric sleeve) are as individual as the patients themselves. But it’s usually some combination of health and appearance (no judgment on the appearance part—we all deserve to look and feel our best!). For some women, however, the driving force behind gastric sleeve is ...
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What goes into your body after gastric sleeve surgery is critical, especially in the first few weeks. But we get questions about fluids—how much, what kinds, what to avoid—from patients at every stage of their sleeve journey. Here are some of the most important do’s and don’ts when it comes to your favorite sippers. Do: ...
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