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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 152 | Protein Bars, Throw Up Slime, H

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 151 | Yoga, Chai Seeds & Probiotics A

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 150 | 9 Questions About Gastric Sleev

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 149 | Hiatal Hernia, Pyloric Valve &

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 148 | Constipation, Feeling Hungry &

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 147 | Joint Pain, Asthma Symptoms & M

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 146 | Vitamins Options, Stop Losing W

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 145 | Spacing Out Vitamins, Light Hea

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The #Askdra Show | Episode 144 | Stop Weight Loss, Specific Diet

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From our blog

Latest articles from our blog.
10 April

What No One Tells You About Sleeve Surgery

By now, maybe you’ve learned a bit about gastric sleeve surgery—like how and why it works. But gastric sleeve is a life-changing procedure, and many of those changes aren’t listed in the medical literature. So here are a few things no one tells you about sleeve surgery. “I was right”...

03 April

6 Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Gastric Sleeve

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...

26 March

Navigating Post-Surgery Setbacks: What to Do if You Miss a Milestone

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...

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