If you are planning to have the gastric sleeve procedure or have recently had the gastric sleeve procedure, then check out this article for a quick overview of recovery. This article will give you an overview of the recovery process and give you some tips on what to do in the first couple of months […]
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Gastric bypass surgery is a bariatric weight loss surgery performed for patients who are severely overweight, or who have been unsuccessful in losing weight through traditional methods such as exercise and diet. Also referred to as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, it is usually performed on patients with a high body mass index (BMI over […]
Were you elated when you hit your lowest recorded weight since having the roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB), only to realize a few months later that your weight was slowly creeping back up? Have you struggled to stay at your lowest achieved weight and don’t know what to do? Or are you considering RYGB because you […]
If you have had the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in the past and you have experienced severe complications or not met your weight loss goals…. Then you might be wondering if there are other options out there for you! This article is going to go in depth about the idea of having a gastric sleeve […]
Weight loss surgery can help those who are obese to lose weight by altering their digestive system. In 2011, gastric band surgery was one of the most popular forms of weight loss surgery at around 35-percent of surgeries. However, as of 2019, now less than one-percent of weight-loss surgeries were gastric bands. This drop-in gastric […]
If you are planning to have the gastric sleeve procedure it is important to be aware of the necessary lifestyle modifications and adjustments that you are required to make following surgery. Knowing what to expect after the procedure can help you to optimize your recovery and weight loss. This article will provide an inside look […]
When deciding on having bariatric surgery, there are certainly many decisions to be made. If you choose to have a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), one consideration may be the potential side effects. Mayo Clinic states that during the LSG, or vertical sleeve gastrectomy, “about 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a tube-shaped stomach about […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
If you want to drink alcohol after bariatric surgery safely and responsibly read this article to learn how. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol socially, such as having a couple of beers at a baseball game or a glass of wine with dinner. If you’ve had bariatric surgery, though, the way your body reacts to alcohol […]
Weight loss surgery is a great option for significant weight loss but many times, the resultant loose skin isn’t something you thought you’d have to deal with. Whenever massive weight loss occurs, especially in a relatively short amount of time, such as with weight loss surgery, loose skin will be left behind. This is an […]
