Spotlight on Jamie’s Duodenal Switch Surgery Success Story
Jamie is a patient of MBC’s supersurgeon, Dr. Rodriguez Lopez. With weight loss surgery, healthy habits, and exercise, she has [...]
By MBC Editor|2023-03-23T07:15:51+00:00April 9th, 2021|Categories: Patient Testimonials|Tags: bariatric surgery, before and after pictures, biliopancreatic diversion, bpd ds, excess weight loss, gastric band, gastric sleeve surgery, medical advice, medical tourism, sadi-s, single anastomosis duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, small intestine, success stories, surgery buddy, surgical procedures, weight loss success, weight loss success stories, weight loss surgery|0 Comments
Jamie is a patient of MBC’s supersurgeon, Dr. Rodriguez Lopez. With weight loss surgery, healthy habits, and exercise, she has [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:58:19+00:00June 22nd, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Post-Op Resources, Pre-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric surgery, medical advice, metabolism, nicotine, smoking, tobacco, unhealthy, weight gain, weight loss, why to stop smoking|1 Comment
Smoker Lungs vs Normal Healthy Lungs Smoking is a leading cause of preventable deaths. Smoking and obesity are [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-06-17T23:51:55+00:00December 20th, 2016|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: american heart, benefits of coconut oil, coconut oil is high, dietary fats, effects of coconut oil, extra virgin coconut oil, fatty acids in coconut oil, heart health, lauric acid, lose weight, medical advice, medium chain triglycerides mcts, mineral oil, oil pulling, olive oil, room temperature, small amount, studies suggest, tablespoon of coconut oil, weight loss|0 Comments
When eaten or used topically, Coconut oil provides remarkable health benefits. From adding it to a tasty meal to rubbing [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:56:57+00:00September 27th, 2016|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: abdominal pain, list, medical advice, medication, pain killers after gastric sleeve, pain relievers, prescription drug, safety, vicodin|1 Comment
It is normal to be concerned about having pain after gastric sleeve surgery and what you can do to relieve [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-02-18T17:49:35+00:00August 26th, 2016|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: agonist medications, anti-obesity medications, avoid, danger, diet pills, fda approved, GLP-1, GLP-1 Medication, medical advice, medicated weight loss, medication, Pharmacotherapy, Prescription Weight Loss Drugs, Saxenda, Semaglutide, supplements, Wegovy, weight loss, weight loss pill|0 Comments
For many of us, fighting obesity is an all-out war. You may win a few battles, but the smallest [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:56:58+00:00April 18th, 2016|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric vitamins, hair loss, healthy hair, how to avoid hair loss, medical advice, multivitamin, protein, supplements|0 Comments
How many of you felt like all is well in the weight loss world, then suddenly what happens; you start [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:58:29+00:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Post-Op Resources|Tags: gallbladder problems, gallbladder problems after weight loss surgery, gallstones, medical, medical advice, medical condition, medication, pain killers after gastric sleeve|9 Comments
The first few weeks after gastric sleeve surgery is often called the "make or break" period. It is most crucial [...]