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Gastric Sleeve, Pouch Reset

Gastric Sleeve Pouch Reset

To experience continued success after gastric sleeve surgery, it is essential to stay focused on the recommended diet and weight loss plan. If you have experienced a setback and have begun to see some regain following gastric sleeve surgery, a gastric sleeve pouch reset may be beneficial.

Gastric Bypass, Pouch Reset

How to Reset Your Gastric Bypass Pouch

Although gastric bypass patients typically lose weight rapidly during the first several months after surgery, it’s normal for weight loss to slow or even plateau over time. When this occurs, patients can reset their gastric bypass pouch to restart weight loss.

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.

Gastric Sleeve, Excess Skin

Gastric Sleeve and Excess Skin: How to Manage the Effects of Major Weight Loss

Gastric sleeve is a major weight loss surgery resulting with many patients having a large amount of loose skin, which may negatively affect their appearance and quality of life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.