Top 8 Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery MYTHS: Fact vs Fiction
There are a lot of misconceptions and assumptions when it comes to weight loss surgery. Understanding what's real and [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-10-18T19:11:14+00:00March 8th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bariatric surgery myths, benefits, caffeine, drinking coffee, dumping syndrome, facts, foods to avoid, high protein diet, medication, myths, nausea, Overeating, patient satisfaction, pouch stretch, protein, small amount, small amounts, soda, stomach pouch, stomach size, stomach stretching, stretching stomach pouch, vomiting|0 Comments
There are a lot of misconceptions and assumptions when it comes to weight loss surgery. Understanding what's real and [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-10-21T06:09:32+00:00September 27th, 2016|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: abdominal pain, Acetaminophen, medical advice, medication, NSAID, pain killers after gastric sleeve, pain relievers, prescription drug, safety, Tylenol, 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.|2023-12-03T22:16:45+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, Metformin, 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 slightest [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-10-21T06:03:28+00:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Post-Op Resources|Tags: DVT, estrogen, gallbladder problems, gallbladder problems after weight loss surgery, gallstones, HRT, ibuprofen, medical, medical advice, medical condition, medication, nicotine, NSAID, pain killers after gastric sleeve, steroid|19 Comments
The first few weeks after gastric sleeve surgery is often called the "make or break" period. It is most crucial [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:57:01+00:00November 24th, 2014|Categories: Case Studies, Diet & Nutrition|Tags: american society for metabolic, diabetes, health benefits, heart attack, heart disease, high, long term benefits, medication, morbid obesity, obesity problems, obesity risks, reduce risk of diabetes, results, why bariatric surgery|0 Comments
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 30% of adults in the United States are severely [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-06-17T23:34:26+00:00October 18th, 2013|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: bilious vomiting, gastric sleeve vomiting after eating, gastric sleeve vomiting mucus, medication, nausea, prescription drug, statistical data, vomiting, vomiting after gastric bypass, vomiting bile after gastric sleeve, vomiting years after gastric sleeve, what are the risks of gastric sleeve|2 Comments
Almost 15 million, or one in 50 adults, in the United States are morbidly obese. Morbid obesity can lead to [...]