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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After making the decision to get vertical sleeve gastrectomy, most patients want to have it done now, now, now! I get that. It’s exciting to think about all of the wonderful ways your life will change with VSG. But if you already have a lap band, things get a bit trickier. Is it possible? Absolutely! ...
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At Endobariatric, we equip VSG patients with a tried-and-true program to maximize weight loss following bariatric surgery in our Mexico hospital. But headlines crop up nearly every day about “new discoveries” that can help people lose more weight. Are any of them worth getting excited about? A few might be… Habit #1: Restrict food to ...
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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 short answer is yes, you can. The longer answer is that it’s not very common, especially if your vertical sleeve gastrectomy was done well. Fear of stretching the sleeve isn’t unusual among VSG patients, but there’s very little for Endobariatric patients to worry about. Why you probably haven’t stretched it “I can eat so ...
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After gastric sleeve in Mexico, patients are (rightly) focused on shedding pounds and getting healthy. But with the massive amount of sometimes-contradictory information out there, it can be easy to believe things that aren’t true. Below are a few of the most common myths about weight loss as they relate to vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Myth ...
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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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We spend a lot of time thinking and talking about the aesthetic changes that happen as a result of vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Feeling confident on the beach, wearing smaller clothing sizes—they’re all good things, and I certainly understand wanting to look fantastic. But what can get lost in appearance-related discussions is the more important truth: ...
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The day of vertical sleeve gastrectomy is fast approaching, and you’re feeling nothing but excitement! Okay, maybe you’re a bit nervous, too. Even a tad scared. And is that a hint of buyer’s remorse? All of these thoughts, however uncomfortable, are completely normal. Here’s my prescription for reclaiming your peace of mind then they threaten ...
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