Many people lose weight easily after initially having the gastric sleeve procedure. After about 6-9 months, many patients experience slower weight loss or even plateau. This can happen because of a more relaxed diet and reduced exercise due to decreased motivation or burnout. If you’ve had the gastric sleeve procedure but aren’t losing the weight […]
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Overview of gastric sleeve surgery Read on to find out more information on how long is laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery. Laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery is one of the types of weight-loss surgery. This procedure is done through very small incisions in your abdomen. Your surgeon will be removing a long section of your stomach to […]
As with any surgical procedure, patients are often very concerned with the postsurgical healing process. This includes recovery time around the incision itself. With the gastric sleeve procedure, there are a few different incision options that we will discuss in this post, but first, let’s discuss the gastric sleeve procedure itself. The gastric sleeve, or […]
After bariatric surgery, you’re on the right track to take control of your health. With a change in food intake and structural alterations in your digestive tract, meeting your weight loss goals is achievable. But that’s not all bariatric surgery can do for you. Other positive benefits include better heart health, less joint pain, and […]
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is well-known for its role in boosting immune health. This vitamin is found in citrus fruits as well as strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and spinach. However, if you feel like you don’t eat these foods often enough, then you may choose to take a dietary supplement […]
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is well-known for its role in boosting vision health. But there is more to vitamin A than meets the eye, literally. Vitamin A comes in two forms: preformed vitamin also known as retinol or retinyl ester (palmitate) which is in animal products like meat and fish, and provitamin […]
As you may know, daily vitamins and minerals are a necessary part of care and maintenance after having gastric bypass surgery. The body’s digestive processes have been altered, and your body becomes less capable of absorbing necessary nutrients from food. To maintain proper nutrition and function after you’ve had bariatric surgery, you will need to […]
This week we are continuing the vitamin series with one of the B complex vitamins, Vitamin B12! Vitamin B12 is a very important micronutrient to keep an eye on throughout your bariatric surgery journey. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in patients following bariatric surgery. In this article, we are […]
What is gastric bypass? Gastric bypass is a bariatric surgery used to help patients with weight loss. The surgery makes changes to the stomach and small intestine. These changes alter the way the body digests food and results in weight loss. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is considered the “gold standard” of bariatric surgery and […]
What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery has emerged as a viable option for individuals struggling with obesity, offering a pathway to significant weight loss and improved health outcomes. However, the decision to undergo such a procedure is not one to be taken lightly. Understanding the safety of bariatric surgery is crucial for potential candidates, as […]
Have you had bariatric surgery followed by successful weight loss and then hit a plateau? Or are you interested in trying to reset or revamp your weight loss journey? If so, this article about the pouch reset is for you. Let’s start from the beginning Bariatric surgery is one of the most successful treatments for […]
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 […]
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 […]
