For a surgeon, it’s imperative to know your actual purpose in getting gastric sleeve treatment. Before patients undergo bariatric (weight loss) surgery, it’s common for the bariatric surgeon to ask the patient why they want to have surgery in the first place. The answer can help the surgeon tailor the bariatric treatment plan toward the patient’s goals. Some patients want bariatric […]
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Have you ever heard about dumping syndrome? Well, it’s interlinked with the procedure of weight loss. However, you might be surprised that dumping syndrome is a complication commonly associated with gastric bypass or some forms of bariatric surgery. However, you might be surprised that dumping syndrome is a complication commonly associated with some forms of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery, or weight […]
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Building Muscle Possible After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Gastric sleeve surgery intends to help you lose up to 60% to 80% of your excess weight. The surgery causes a rapid reduction in weight in the first year and a half, with long-term success being the overall goal. Gastric sleeve surgery can not only give you a slimmer waist and a greater outlook on […]
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Introduction to Gastric Sleeve Pre Op Diet & What Happens if You Cheat? Gastric sleeve (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) is a type of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgeries represent one of the most effective methods we currently have for reducing body weight and fighting the pandemic of obesity. The gastric sleeve procedure involves decreasing your stomach size to restrict the amount of […]
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When patients come into Healthy Life Bariatrics for their initial consultation, they ultimately ask in one way or another: How effective is bariatric surgery? By asking this question, these men, women, and even teens, want to know if by having weight loss surgery, they can effectively control their obesity. The answer is a resounding Yes! Being obese is never easy. […]
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Are you dreading the holidays because you fear gaining more weight? Don’t worryFor your obese health risks, a gastric sleeve is the ultimate solution That’s an understandable fear. Delicious food is part of this festive season, and they say the average person gains a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. You can minimize or even mitigate weight […]
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A common concern people have when opting for bariatric surgery is that their hair will fall out. For those who haven’t heard about this side effect of bariatric surgery, you should not be overly concerned. It is true that hair loss is a normal side effect of some weight loss procedures. Bariatric patients lose their hair because of their body’s […]
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Are you excited about your upcoming bariatric surgery? You should be. You are about to join the millions of patients who have successfully lost 50% to 70% of their excess weight over the long term and can use the following bariatric surgery tips. Bariatric surgery has a high success rate and represents the safest and fastest method we currently have for defeating […]
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Introduction to Do Bariatric Surgery Patients Need to Track Macronutrients? As a bariatric surgery patient, and as part of a healthy eating plan, you may wonder if counting macronutrients, especially Macros After Bariatric Surgery, is required. Counting macronutrients is a popular and healthy way to lose weight after a bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, when you are obese, losing weight even by […]
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you among the 42% of U.S. adults classified as obese? If so, you might have considered bariatric surgery. Over 220,000 people undergo weight loss surgery each year, which involves a procedure aimed at helping you lose excess weight quickly and safely. The surgeries themselves are minimally invasive and come with names you may already know. Gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery are two […]
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