After gastric sleeve surgery, will I no longer feel hungry?
Another of the most frequently asked questions by patients who are contemplating weight loss surgery is whether they will really stop feeling hungry after having bariátrica surgery.
Am I a candidate for a gastric sleeve (or gastric bypass) if I have HIV or other autoimmune diseases?
Is a very important issue to address since, like diabetics or hypertensives, they can also mistakenly assume that due to their disease, they cannot be subjected to a weight loss procedure.
Am I a candidate for surgery if I only have mild obesity but suffer other diseases associated with obesity?
We realize that people limit themselves since they believe that being diabetic or having a particular disease is a contraindication for obesity surgery.
Am I a good candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
This is the first question that a person should ask when thinking on this great option, but as you will read it is not an easy decision either for whoever is interested or for your surgeon, we explain why. There is a moment in which a person who has struggled with weight issues all or part of their…
Are you dieting and not losing weight? 11 common mistakes that are preventing you to reach your goal (and how to avoid them)
If you’re reading this article it is very likely that you’re convinced that diets don’t work, we could almost assure you that if you do an analysis of your previous attempts to lose weight you could list more than 3 different diets that have not worked. If you wonder how can we say this with such certainty is because most of us have been there at some point in our…
Can I have a gastric sleeve surgery if I am vegetarian or vegan?
We have decided to speak on this subject due to the current strong trend of society towards a diet free of animal products, mainly meat (vegetarian diet) and, in other cases, even eggs, milk and its derivatives (vegan diet). As surgeons, we are not experts in the subject, so we advise those who eat a diet of this type to have the advice of an expert in the field, such as a licensed…
Can I have gastric sleeve surgery if I suffer from reflux?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions by patients considering weight loss surgery, specifically gastric sleeve surgery.
Can the gastric sleeve affect me in any way in my old age?
Learn the truth behind the myth that gastric sleeve surgery will affect your health as you age.
Caring for your skin wound after your procedure
Returning home after your skin procedure, you have a lot to think about. One of the most important things is ensuring your wound doesn’t become infected.
Difficulty swallowing food after gastric sleeve surgery
Something that can sometimes happen is that the patient experiences difficulties eating after gastric sleeve surgery.