One of the reasons I’ve devoted my career exclusively to gastric sleeve surgery is that it leaves as much as your natural anatomy intact as possible. Gastric sleeve doesn’t involve rerouting your intestines, for example, so patients rarely have any malabsorption issues. But sleeve patients can still benefit from supplements, which boost nutrients you may ...
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Most of our patients at Endobariatric have never had gastric sleeve surgery before, so, naturally, they have a lot of questions. And many of those questions revolve around the period right after surgery while they’re still in the hospital. I can only speak for the experience at Endobariatric, of course, but I’m happy to answer ...
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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 procedure. There are virtually no ...
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For many people, safe, effective, and sustainable weight loss is an elusive concept. This one of the main reasons new fad diets and solutions consistently pop up. One weight loss medication that is gaining traction is Ozempic, which is being touted as a miracle drug for reducing weight in a wide range of patients. Although ...
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Gastric sleeve surgery is an effective weight loss solution for patients. It works by restricting food intake, which results in a substantial reduction in weight. Because of this, some patients may have questions about their nutritional intake; others may be concerned about the possibility of malnutrition. At Endobariatric, we are committed to making sure our ...
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