Can You Reverse A Gastric Bypass?
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Medications to Avoid After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
After gastric sleeve surgery there are a few types of medicines you should avoid. Most of these are not “avoid forever” kind of medicines. You just want to avoid them for the short time after surgery.
How to Lose Weight After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
After months of preparing and planning for your gastric sleeve surgery, you did it! The surgery was a success, and you’re recovering…but now what? Will the weight just melt away easily, or will you have to work for it? What about exercise and diet? This begs the ultimate question, how to lose weight after gastric […]
Duodenal Switch Complications
This article is an inside look at the complications associated with the Duodenal Switch Procedure. The duodenal switch is known to be one of the most effective forms of bariatric surgery for long-term weight loss in morbidly obese people. Although that sounds very appealing and you may be ready to have the surgery after reading […]
Gastric Sleeve Cost
How much does a gastric sleeve cost? As a weight loss surgery patient myself, I know this question is at the top of the list. But it isn’t a simple question to answer as there are different things that can affect that final fateful number. Not to worry! You’ve got options. Insurance If you’ve got […]
Horrible Pain on Left Side After Gastric Bypass
Causes of Sharp left side pain or abdominal pain after gastric bypass Abdominal pain or left side pain is something that you may experience after having gastric bypass surgery. It is estimated that more than 50% of postoperative complaints and emergency room visits following gastric bypass surgery are related to abdominal pain. There are a […]
Gastric Bypass Reversal
Gastric bypass surgery is a great option when weight loss hasn’t occurred through traditional means, such as diet and exercise. But sometimes, even after following all your doctor’s recommendations, significant complications still arise after your gastric bypass surgery, leading to the consideration of alternative options. In some cases, gastric bypass reversal is considered. To fully […]
Pros and Cons of Gastric Bypass Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Every bariatric surgery comes with its pros and cons. In this article we discuss the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery. If you are frustrated from trying conventional methods of weight loss and not having success or you are looking to explore other options for weight loss, but you do not know if Gastric […]
Gastric Sleeve Pros and Cons
What you should know if you are considering the gastric sleeve If you are thinking about taking the next step in your weight loss journey and you are interested in bariatric surgery, then this is the article for you. You will get an inside look at the pros and cons of the gastric sleeve, one […]
Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass: What’s Best for You?
With the endless array of information available, deciding whether the gastric sleeve or gastric bypass procedure is best for you can be overwhelming. You’ve come to the right place, as we’ll be discussing the details of these surgeries, including risks and complications as well as the benefits of each. Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and other […]
Dumping Syndrome Diet
Most of you know what dumping syndrome is – maybe you’ve even experienced it. You probably also know what types of foods typically cause it. We will touch on both of those here. However, what I’d like to focus on is the importance of proper nutrition and behavior change. The two of these things not […]
Gastric Sleeve and PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. PCOS can lead to obesity and a variety of other health conditions if left untreated. PCOS is estimated to affect approximately 5-10% of this population of women, including gastric sleeve and other bariatric patients. PCOS is estimated to affect approximately […]
Dumping Syndrome After Gastric Sleeve
Dumping syndrome: causes, symptoms, and what can be done Dumping syndrome can occur after someone has a portion of their stomach removed or bypassed (such as the gastric sleeve surgery). The symptoms can be uncomfortable and concerning but there are simple modifications that can lead to improvements. This article will explain what dumping syndrome is, […]