The #AskDrA Show is a weekly show where we answer questions sent by our patients and other people interested in the gastric sleeve. If you have a question let us know on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Youtube using the hashtag #AskDrA.
Making the decision to get gastric sleeve surgery is a double-edged sword: exciting because it can radically improve your entire life and nerve-racking because, well, it’s surgery. Before you make any decisions, you deserve honest answers from prospective surgeons. Question #1: Is it safe? Gastric sleeve is an overwhelmingly safe...
Undergoing gastric sleeve surgery is a transformative step toward a healthier life, but progress isn’t always linear. Patients follow a carefully structured recovery plan, but missing a milestone — whether it’s a weight loss goal, dietary transition, or fitness benchmark— can be discouraging. Fortunately, setbacks don’t mean failure. With the...
For many years, bariatric surgery has been a proven solution for adults struggling with severe obesity, but new research confirms that it can also have lasting benefits for teenagers. As a gastric sleeve surgeon, I'm pleased to see that a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine...
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