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Before & after gastric sleeve surgery

The #AskDrA Show

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.

The #Askdra Show | Episode 161 | Phase 3 Out Of Town, Protein Sh

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 160 | Stretching Your Sleeve, Switchi

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 159 | Avoid Flaccid Skin, Return To W

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 158 | Gym And Gain Weight, How Much W

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 157 | Hair Loss, Sweet Tooth Habit &

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 156 | Getting Back On Track, Hot Tubs

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 155 | Staying Motivated, Gaining Weig

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 154 | Glucose Levels, How The Bmi Wor

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 153 | Not Feeling Hungry, Protein Sha

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From our blog

Latest articles from our blog.
04 September

Research Finds Bariatric Surgery a More Effective Long-Term Solution Than Medication

We've all heard a lot of buzz about weight loss injections lately, and my patients often ask: Are they effective? How do they compare to bariatric surgery? In this blog, I dive into the latest information about weight loss injections and how they stack up to bariatric surgery. The Struggle...

28 August

Beating “Diet Fatigue” After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Whether your vertical sleeve gastrectomy was a few months ago or a few years ago, nearly everyone gets “diet fatigue” at some point. You may not know what it’s called, but you might be experiencing it right now: feeling just plain sick of watching what you eat and exercising. So...

21 August

Planning to Succeed with Gastric Sleeve

If you’ve never been a planner, vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a sure-fire way to change that. All of a sudden you have to plan how to take in the recommended protein, produce, and water. But to maximize your VSG tool, I encourage you to plan in other areas as well....

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