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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.
12 December

Gastric Sleeve Surgery as a New Year’s Resolution

What would it feel like to start the new year without a resolution about weight loss? Millions of overweight and obese individuals can’t begin to imagine such freedom, but my VSG patients have the luxury of dedicating the coming year to family, career, hobbies—anything except weight loss! Here’s what it...

12 December

Learning What “Full” Feels Like After Gastric Sleeve

Before vertical sleeve gastrectomy, many patients are completely out of touch with what it means to be (healthily) full. Depending on their habits and physical/psychological issues, some eat until they feel like they’ll explode, while others have rarely felt full in their lives. So part of the recovery process after...

12 December

Holiday Survival Guide for Gastric Sleeve Surgery Patients

Stick to what you know Every big holiday meal features protein as the star of the show. Whether it’s a Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham, it should be fairly easy to load up on your protein first, just like you would at any meal, at any time of the year....

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