Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity, but if consistent diet and exercise habits aren’t maintained, weight regain can occur. Many people experience weight loss plateaus and weight regain a year after surgery or later. If eating becomes lax and physical activity is reduced, some may gain back all of […]
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About 200,000 people in the United States have bariatric weight loss surgery every year. This includes surgeries like the gastric sleeve, gastric band, roux-en-Y, and many more. With the most popular being the gastric sleeve procedure, or sleeve gastrectomy, due to its higher success rates than other bariatric procedures. Before discussing whether a gastric sleeve […]
If you are interested in knowing the long-term results of the gastric sleeve, then you need to check out this article! In this article, we will touch on many important topics related to the long-term outcomes and expectations up to 10 years following surgery! What is the gastric sleeve? The sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve […]
Understanding the possible complications of the gastric sleeve can help with early detection and treatment. A gastric sleeve leak is a possible complication, and it has the potential to be very severe depending on the type of leak and the timing of treatment. This article will help you to understand the signs and symptoms of […]
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, or simply gastric bypass, is a type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. After gastric bypass, food will travel down into this small pouch of the stomach and then directly into the small […]
Have you previously had gastric bypass surgery and are not satisfied with the results? Have you struggled to lose weight since day one? Or no matter how hard you try you can’t seem to keep the weight from coming back? If the answer to any of those questions is “Yes”, then this is the article […]
So you’re interested in gastric bypass surgery for weight loss – that’s amazing! Gastric bypass surgery is one of the best ways to achieve sustained weight loss, even years after surgery. During surgery, your surgeon bypasses part of your stomach and small intestines so less food can be absorbed and you feel fuller faster. When […]
If you’re considering gastric bypass surgery, or you’ve recently had the procedure, you may be wondering how much weight you’ll lose and how long it will take. Keep reading for more information to help you set realistic goals for your weight loss journey. What is the gastric bypass? The gastric bypass procedure, or Roux-en-Y gastric […]
The sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve is a very popular form of bariatric surgery that promotes weight loss and often the remission of obesity-related diseases. Due to the high rates of success, you might start to think that the gastric sleeve is a quick fix, and that excess body weight just seems to fall off […]
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 […]
You may already be familiar with Biotin, also known as Vitamin B-7 as one of the main ingredients in supplements commonly sold for hair, skin, and nail health. However, did you know that Biotin actually has many other uses in the body? In this article, we will break down the main functions of this vitamin, […]
Although you may already be familiar with many common vitamins and minerals, Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, may be a bit unfamiliar to you. Riboflavin is one of the many B-complex vitamins and has many uses in the body. In this article, we will break down the main functions of this vitamin, the intake guidelines, and […]
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 […]
