Medical Professionals from the United States talk about their experience having their gastric sleeve performed by Dr. Alvarez
After gastric sleeve surgery, patients start focusing on losing weight. Building muscle is a vital part of that journey. Much of the weight initially lost is muscle mass but retaining muscle mass is vital for long-term health. Here are ways to build muscle while losing weight. Strength Training Build muscle...
As a bariatric surgeon, I (Dr. Guillermo Alvarez) understand that the goal of gastric sleeve surgery is not just to help my patient lose weight and look better — it is also to improve his or her overall health. This includes helping the patient to manage blood pressure. Hypertension, the...
The process of undergoing gastric sleeve and rapidly losing a significant amount of weight causes a range of physical and psychological changes. Some of these changes are easy to anticipate (e.g., a slimmer-looking body, improved general health). Other changes are less predictable and may cause some patients to be concerned....
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