Why follow a pre op diet when having a gastric sleeve surgery?
This issue is very important for anyone who is interested in undergoing gastric sleeve surgery. Because no matter where or who will perform your surgery, it is important to know that in most cases you will be asked to perform a preoperative…
Why have gastric sleeve surgery in coronavirus times?
In two previous articles on our blog we have already discussed the relationship between the coronavirus and obesity and the relationship between this virus infection and increased mortality in patients suffering from obesity. There are studies (Annals of Internal Medicine journal) that place obesity as an even greater risk factor for mortality than diabetes and high blood pressure in patients with…
Why is a weight loss surgeon offering all kinds of procedures not your best option?
This topic can generate some controversy since it is based on the experience that we have acquired during the more than 11 years that we have been performing bariatric surgery in basically only two procedures. In our opinion, those bariatric practices or bariatric surgeons who are dedicated to offering more…
Women at Risk of Different Obesity-Related Conditions
This health problem concerns doctors, in part, because it can predispose individuals to develop other conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other forms of cancers.
What is Lap Band Surgery and how is it performed?
Lap Band surgery, sometimes referred to as Gastric band surgery or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, involves placing a 1/2 inch medical grade “plastic-like” belt or collar around the top portion of the stomach via laparoscopy.
What is metabolic syndrome and how can Gastric Sleeve help with it?
In my opinion, this topic is one of the most relevant issues that can be tackled in any obesity surgery blog since it encompasses a series of diseases that cause a large number of health problems and deaths every year worldwide. The metabolic syndrome is not a single disease but a series of alterations in the…
Obesity related Diseases
North Americans are gaining weight at an extraordinary rate, the rate of chronic diseases and deaths due to obesity is matching that unfortunate growth. The CDC estimates that one-third of all adults in the United States is obese, and a Canadian study by Memorial University suggests obesity rates in Canada have tripled in the past three…
Post Op Gastric Sleeve Diet
One of the most common concerns from our patients is related to the diet that they need to follow after gastric sleeve surgery. The initial doubts are various, like how much will they be able to eat, what can they eat, what they can’t eat, how much time will the post op diet take and even if they will eventually be able…
Pregnancy after Gastric Sleeve
You had the gastric sleeve and got pregnant, what will happen to your weight loss? Do you require special care? A very common concern from female patients who are considering gastric sleeve surgery is usually whether it is dangerous to become pregnant after gastric sleeve has…
Preventing Obesity in Children
Obesity can be a serious problem that can cause potentially deadly complications later in life. While there are certain lifestyle changes that can lessen or reduce the effects of obesity, it is always best to deal with preventing this problem during childhood. Here are some tips on how to prevent the onset of child…