I hear it from prospective VSG patients all the time: lap band seemed like a good idea at the time, but it hasn’t helped much. And in some cases, it’s actually hurt their health. We talk a lot about patients having bariatric surgery in Mexico for the first time, but I do a fair amount ...
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Even with the tool you received during gastric sleeve in Mexico, willpower still comes into play as you lose weight and then maintain a healthy weight. But Dr. A, you may think, if I had willpower, I wouldn’t have needed VSG! The truth is that willpower alone won’t help many overweight and obese patients, but ...
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When considering vertical sleeve gastrectomy, most patients focus on issues like safety, efficacy, and affordability. Potential sabotage from unsupportive friends and family doesn’t usually make the “important factors” list—but it should. It’s easy to imagine yourself sidestepping unhelpful comments and actions, but the reality can be much tougher. Why do they do that? There are ...
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Acid reflux is one of the many diseases and conditions gastric sleeve in Mexico can relieve. But VSG can also introduce acid blockers to people who’ve never had to use them before. Why the seeming paradox? And will you live on acid blockers forever? VSG and reflux For reasons science can’t fully explain, overweight and ...
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We get so many questions about protein after gastric sleeve in Mexico: Am I getting enough? How do I get more? Why is it so important? I get it; it can be confusing. Before we dive in, though, I want to point out that we typically recommend a high protein-low carb diet for our vertical ...
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With vertical sleeve gastrectomy, you get a tool that provides a significant advantage in your efforts to lose weight and become the healthiest you. But as every sleever can attest, weight loss still requires plenty of effort on the patient’s part. Though it can be difficult or even painful, one of the most powerful things ...
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You’ve made the decision to have vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and you’re so excited to get started. The first couple of days on the pre-op diet are going well; it’s definitely a change, but it’s worth it to prepare you for VSG. But then one day you hit a brick wall of ugh-this-is-hard. Some lucky patients ...
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When the world around you seems to be spinning out of control, your VSG lifestyle can take a hit. Whether it’s a global pandemic or something closer to home—relationship problems, job loss, or health crisis—your gastric sleeve diet and exercise regimen may fall to the bottom of your priority list. Weight gain is often a ...
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One of the factors that goes into the decision-making process for vertical sleeve gastrectomy is cost. While some patients can simply dip into their savings accounts for VSG, many others must look to outside sources in order to afford the procedure. Even if they’re comfortable with gastric sleeve in Mexico and their ability to commit ...
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