The Biggest Loser became a highly popular TV show for NBC and it seemed to have given millions of viewers the motivation to lose weight. Unfortunately, like so many reality shows the truth is not always evident and the outcomes not what they seem. The concept of the television show was to follow contestants through ...
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Category: Gastric sleeve
The AskDrA Book: Easy & Practical Answers To Enjoying Life As A New Sleever
In 2015, my team and I set out to help more people understand the benefits of vertical sleeve gastrectomy by creating the #AskDrA Show. The show quickly became a popular resource on social media for those not only considering the weight loss procedure but for those who underwent the life changing surgery. The #AskDrA Book is ...
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Brandi’s Thoughts On The #AskDrA Book And Her Endobariatric Experience!
First of all, a huge Thank YOU, for choosing me to be a Beta Reader for the #AskDrA Book. Such an honor! This book is one I could not put down. Although, I have already been sleeved it was an awesome learning experience for me still. As I was reading the book I kept noticing I would set ...
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Amy’s Story & Review of The #AskDrA Book
Thank you for giving me the chance to preview The #AskDrA Book. The first and best thing I can say about it, “What a great, quick and extremely informative read it is!” I was excited to receive the email informing me I was chosen to review a copy of the book but had to ...
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Staying Hydrated Before and After Sleeve Surgery
Staying Hydrated...It's That Important! Maybe you've heard me say how important staying hydrated is and it just didn't sink in. Or you read about the benefits and dismissed it as something not too important. Well, let me tell you, staying hydrated is the best thing you can do for your overall health. Coffee, tea, soda, fruit ...
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Vitamins After Sleeve Surgery
Should you take them? Is it recommended? Which form? When should I start? Are they safe? These are just some of the questions I receive about taking vitamins after sleeve surgery. You body is adjusting not only after bariatric surgery but to the weight loss that will occur as a result of the procedure itself, ...
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The Gurgling Sleeve Sounds
Is it normal to have gurgling in the throat or burning in the throat and ears 9 months after getting sleeved? Can you believe that was the very first question I answered on Episode 1 of The #AskDrA Show. That very first show was shown on YouTube at the end of June 2015 and ...
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10 Tips To Achieving Your Weight Loss Goals For The New Year!
What are you resolutions for the new year? Have you even thought about them? Did you know that losing weight is at the top of almost everyone's resolution list? Signing up for a gym membership is listed right under losing weight. Sadly, most who write down “going to the gym” fail to follow ...
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Holidays and Your Sleeve
The holidays are probably one of the biggest hardships to overcome right after having bariatric surgery. While everyone else is indulging in the festive foods, you are being quietly critiqued as the non-conformer. Some of your relatives might be privy to your weight loss journey, others probably don't have a clue. Family gatherings turn into ...
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