According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30 to 40 percent of the food supply —133 billion pounds or $161 billion a year — goes to waste. The concept of reducing food waste may be very meaningful to you, especially after weight loss surgery, when your diet changes and your portions get smaller. Read on ...
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Category: Gastric sleeve
Is There Any Way to Prevent Hair Loss After Weight Loss Surgery?
For many people, the appearance of our hair contributes to our self-image and self-confidence. It is quite common for patients facing bariatric surgery to worry about losing hair after surgery. If you are planning weight loss surgery but worry about losing hair, this post is for you. Our team wants to provide you with further ...
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Sticking to Your Gastric Sleeve Lifestyle During Difficult Times
When life gets tricky, you might be tempted to cast aside your VSG lifestyle. Whether it’s a natural disaster or something like the coronavirus pandemic, stress can tempt you to indulge in carbs while staying glued to your couch. But even when life throws a huge curveball, you can keep making progress on your vertical ...
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5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Diet
Spring is always a good time for a fresh start. In the spirit of renewal and rebirth, why not consider doing a little “spring cleaning” of your dietary habits? You do not have to completely overhaul your diet to see positive changes. Even small tweaks can benefit your health and wellness, as long as they ...
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Learning to Listen to Your Stomach After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
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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Making 9 to 5 Work After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Most people who have vertical sleeve gastrectomy are going home to the reality of working outside the home. It’s a large part of our lives. There are three main areas that can make or break any VSG patient’s success after returning home: food, exercise, and the mental component. So let’s look at all three as ...
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How to Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Lifestyle
As the Endobariatric team discussed in last month’s blog post, regular exercise (along with a healthy diet) is essential to losing weight and keeping it off after gastric sleeve surgery. Exercise also boosts energy levels and produces endorphins to fight anxiety and depression. Despite the well-established benefits of exercise, many of us have a hard ...
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Science-Tested Tips for Maintaining Gastric Sleeve Surgery Weight Loss
The focus after gastric sleeve in Mexico is, of course, weight loss. And while it can be a long and winding journey to your goal weight, at least you know where you’re going and how to get there. When it comes to maintenance, many VSG patients feel like they’re tackling a whole new beast—with no ...
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A Companion’s Guide to Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Mexico
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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