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When Gastric Sleeve is Medically Necessary
Approximately one-third of American adults are considered obese. While bariatric surgery can be a lifeline for individuals who have been unable to lose their excess weight through conservative means, it is not appropriate for all patients. Since gastric sleeve and other bariatric surgeries involve significant and typically permanent changes to the digestive system, bariatric surgeons […]
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Eating Healthy During the Holidays after Sleeve
For many people, the holiday season signals a time of year to feast and indulge in culinary favorites. It is during this season that some people gain the most weight because of their overindulgence in cookies, cheeses, candies, and other savory treats. As a gastric sleeve patient, you can avoid weight gain and sabotaging your […]
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Your Nutrition Goals Before Sleeve
Paying attention to diet isn’t something you should only be concerned about after gastric sleeve surgery. You’ll be encouraged to set and achieve certain nutrition goals prior to undergoing this procedure as well. Typically, patients are asked to lose about 10 percent of their excess weight body weight in advance of surgery of this nature, […]
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Easing Into Exercise After Surgery
Weight-loss surgery is a tool. What helps your weight loss to continue is centered around what you eat and the amount of exercise you do afterward. You will be sore and need to recover for a few weeks. Once the doctor gives the green light, it is time to start working out. Remember, the weight […]
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6 Tips for a Post-Surgery Wardrobe
Immediately after bariatric surgery, your weight will begin to reduce. Even the most obvious activities like buying clothes may be challenging, especially to people who have struggled to lose weight for long. Therefore, it is important to come up with an appropriate strategy for carrying out the shopping. The following tips may help make every […]
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