What happens to the hunger hormone (Ghrelin) after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Ghrelin is an aminoacid produced in the stomach, especially in the portion known as gastric fundus, found in the upper part of the organ. It is also produced by the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum). This aminoacid is a hormone known as orexigenic…
Natural Remedies to Improve Skin Strength and Elasticity after weight loss surgery
Besides taking care of your mental and physical health, self care also involves looking your best. That’s because when you look and feel your best, you are most confident, productive, and ready to care for others.
Obesity in Men: How it Affects Quality of Life
You’ve most likely heard the terms obese or overweight at least once.
Gaining weight during coronavirus Pandemic? How to avoit it
This post is pretty different from what I am used to writing because it is based on the actual situation related to the coronavirus pandemic and increasing numbers of infected people throughout the world. To our concern, many new cases and deaths in the US per day as well as in my home country Mexico. Thank God in Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass there has been no type of health crisis…
Gastric Bypass Surgery: How it works, Pros and Cons
We invite you to read this informative article about the main features of gastric bypass surgery. We will be as objective as possible by letting you know the advantages and disadvantages of this bariatric procedure to our perspective. Why is it that we discuss this procedure and not others? The answer is simple, based on…
Gastric Sleeve and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
To delve into this issue we must first define several characteristics of this syndrome that affects a large number of women worldwide, it is a disease that sometimes described as incurable but controllable, we will see the relationship between gastric sleeve surgery and weight loss surgery and the great benefits that this type of procedures bring for the improvement or even…
Gastric sleeve procedure (VSG): How it works, Pros and Cons
In this informative article we will discuss the main features of the gastric sleeve procedure, letting you know the advantages and disadvantages of it so you can make an informed decision about whether this procedure is for you or not. In our previous article…
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Side Effects
The gastric sleeve surgery is an excellent procedure that relatively just a few years after being approved as a primary bariatric procedure has gained much popularity. Unlike other methods which are also…
Hair loss after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Are you considering gastric sleeve surgery and feel fear of hair loss? We explain you here how to prevent it or how to reduce this side effect to the fullest. Hair loss after gastric sleeve surgery is…
How long should I be on the pre-op diet before my gastric sleeve surgery and how much weight should I lose?
As we have discussed in previous articles, it is important that every patient who is planning to undergo gastric sleeve surgery consider the…