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Gintas Antanavicius, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Dr. G is a co-founder of BariBuilder. A US-based expert surgeon with over 10 years of bariatric experience, he regularly publishes research in medical journals like SOARD, Obesity Surgery, etc.

Gintas Antanavicius, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Gastric Sleeve, Dumping

Dumping Syndrome Gastric Sleeve: What to Know

After any surgery on the stomach, including sleeve gastrectomy surgery, patients are at risk for experiencing dumping syndrome. However, with some good dietary habits, it is possible to prevent dumping syndrome.
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
4 min read
Gastric Bypass, Alcohol

Gastric Bypass and Alcohol: Drinking After Surgery

This surgery, like all surgical procedures, comes with risks and potential side effects. Alcohol in particular may be problematic after such an invasive surgery. If you are considering gastric bypass surgery, here are some things to consider before consuming alcohol.
Breanna Woods, MS, RDN
Breanna Woods, MS, RDN
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastroparesis

Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass for Gastroparesis

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass for gastroparesis are effective treatment options in severely overweight people. Gastroparesis, or delayed stomach emptying, is a condition caused by partial paralysis of the stomach. This condition affects 50 out of 100,000 people.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Regrets

Gastric Sleeve Regrets

Deciding whether or not to have surgery can feel overwhelming. When a procedure is elective, like the gastric sleeve, it may cause one to give pause and consider if this is the right choice.
Darby Faubion, RN, BSN, MBA
Darby Faubion, RN, BSN, MBA
7 min read
Gastric Bypass, Excess Skin

Gastric Bypass Surgery and Excess Skin

Excess, loose skin is common after a considerable amount of weight loss. The skin is often stretched by excess weight, and when that weight is lost, the result is loose skin. There are many ways you can tighten skin after gastric bypass surgery without surgery.
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Constipation

Constipation After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Patients can expect several changes after surgery, but one less commonly discussed change is constipation. Constipation after gastric sleeve surgery has been studied and found to be quite common among patients.
Danijela Pandza, MSN, ANP-BC
Danijela Pandza, MSN, ANP-BC
3 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Hair Loss

Gastric Sleeve Hair Loss: What You Can Expect

Gastric sleeve hair loss is a common side effect of the procedure. Here’s a close look at why gastric sleeve hair loss occurs, what to expect, and how to treat it.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Plastic Surgery, WLS

Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery

Extreme weight loss from bariatric surgery can prompt positive changes to a patient’s health. At the same time, patients can experience sagging or hanging skin from one or multiple areas of the body as a result from bariatric surgery. Plastic surgery could be the answer.
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass

Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass

There are many types of weight-loss surgery, known collectively as bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are two of the most common types of bariatric surgery in the United States. Here's what you need to know about them.
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
4 min read
Duodenal Switch, Complications

Duodenal Switch Complications: What To Expect Long Term

If you are thinking of having duodenal switch surgery, you must be aware of duodenal switch complications. As bariatric procedures become more common for weight loss and management of obesity-related diseases, we are learning more about the long term results from these patients.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Complications

Gastric Bypass Complications: Is Surgery Worth It?

With morbid obesity and obesity-related illnesses on the rise, weight loss surgery is becoming a popular and effective treatment option. However, as with any surgical procedure, gastric bypass complications must be weighed against the benefits of surgery.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
5 min read
WLS, Diabetes

The Relationship Between Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes: Is Surgery The Cure?

Type 2 diabetes is a leading cause of disease and death. Since diabetes develops in overweight individuals, the most successful treatment options for diabetes involve weight loss. Although the relationship between bariatric surgery and diabetes is still being understood.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read