Before & after gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico

Nashville Star Winner Melissa Lawson's Journey

Melissa Lawson, winner of the Nashville Star show, shares her weight loss surgery journey.

Melissa Sings What If It All Goes Right

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Melissa Sings United We Stand

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Melissa Lawson Sings Ready To Stand

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Melissa Lawson Talks About Her Vsg

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Melissa Lawson: Gastric Sleeve 10 Weeks Out

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Trip To Dr. Alvarez (Melissa Lawson)

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Melissa’s Journey: 1 Week Post-Op Gastric Sleeve (Vsg)

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Melissa’s Journey: Arriving Home

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Melissa’s Journey: Morning After Surgery

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16 December

Can Your Stomach Stretch After Gastric Sleeve Surgery? (Will I Gain the Weight Back?)

One of the most common fears patients have before gastric sleeve surgery is the idea that the stomach might stretch over time. Many people worry that if the sleeve stretches, the weight will return, the restriction will disappear, and all the effort will be lost. The good news is that...

09 December

Gastric Sleeve vs Ozempic: Which Works Better for Weight Loss?

If you are trying to lose weight, two options usually rise to the top. Gastric sleeve surgery and GLP 1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. Both can help people lose a significant amount of weight, but they work in very different ways. The key question most patients search for is...

25 November

8 Signs Your Gastric Sleeve Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Fast)

The gastric sleeve is one of the most effective weight loss surgeries available today. Most patients lose a significant amount of weight during the first year, especially in the first six months. Still, some people reach a moment when they worry something is wrong. Maybe the scale has stopped moving....

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