5 Reasons to get Gastric Sleeve in Mexico


When researching gastric sleeve options, Mexico has undoubtedly come up as a possible location (you’re on this site, after all!). It’s only smart to consider the pros and cons of each choice, and that starts with getting the facts. Read on for reasons it might make sense to choose Mexico—and Endobariatric, specifically—for gastric sleeve.   ...
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Will I Ever Enjoy Eating after VSG Surgery?


Eating is a source of pleasure for most of our patients, and many are worried that VSG surgery means they’ll never enjoy a meal again.   Steak, salmon, omelets…sounds just awful, doesn’t it? Yep, those are just a few choices we heartily approve of for sleeve patients.   The truth is that you can eat ...
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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Sleeve Surgery


Maybe you’ve done extensive research on sleeve surgery, or maybe the idea is a relatively new one. Either way, we want to cut through the confusion on four important elements associated with the procedure (at Endobariatric, anyway). The good news is that it’s all good news.   Truth #1: It’s affordable for almost everyone. Unlike the complicated ...
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How to Choose the Best Gastric Doctor for Your Sleeve Surgery


Pop quiz: What’s the most important element in a successful gastric sleeve surgery? Perfect pre-surgery prep? Sticking to a healthy sleeve diet afterward? Nope. Though those things—and a whole lot more—are critical to your success, choosing the right doctor is by far the most important.   The best vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG or gastric sleeve) ...
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Can Sleeve Surgery (VSG) Relieve PCOS?


The reasons behind the decision to undergo vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG or gastric sleeve) are as individual as the patients themselves. But it’s usually some combination of health and appearance (no judgment on the appearance part—we all deserve to look and feel our best!).   For some women, however, the driving force behind gastric sleeve ...
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Gastric Sleeve in Teenagers and Young Adults


The only thing better than turning your life around with a gastric sleeve when you’re an adult? Doing it when you’re younger.   Elective surgery during the teen or young adult years isn’t often considered a good thing. We’re taught that surgery should always be a last resort, that the risks are too great, and ...
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What’s off limits after gastric sleeve surgery?


Life after a gastric sleeve procedure is a whole new world. Pretty much everything changes—mostly for the better. But because your new stomach only holds three to four ounces, you also have to relearn what you can and can’t do when it comes to food.   The first month or so post-surgery is the most ...
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If Diet and Exercise Don’t Work For Me, Why Would Gastric Sleeve?


When patients turn to gastric sleeve surgery, it’s almost always after years—sometimes a lifetime—of trying to lose weight. They’re tried every diet and exercise plan out there, with no lasting results. Because they’ve “failed” so often, they’re afraid to get their hopes up that gastric sleeve might offer a real solution.   Maybe that sounds ...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Exercise After Gastric Sleeve


Nutrition tends to steal the spotlight after you have gastric sleeve. Learning what and how much to eat is crucial for weight loss success, as well as avoiding gastrointestinal discomfort. With so much emphasis on food, however, sometimes exercise gets lost in the mix.   I want to encourage you to bring it back into the mix. ...
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