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21 08, 2025

Beyond the Sleeve: A Guide to Modern Ileal Metabolic Surgery
Beyond the Sleeve: A Guide to Modern Ileal Metabolic Surgery

Beyond the Sleeve: A Guide to Modern Ileal Metabolic Surgery

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-06-16T15:39:23+00:00August 21st, 2025|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, News & Trends|Tags: anastomosis, hypoabsorptive, ileal surgeries, Ileo-Transverse Colon Bypass, jejunoileal bypass, MagDI, Magnetic Duodeno-Ileostomy, PYY-36, sadi-s, SAGI-S, SASI-S, Single Anastomosis Duodeno–ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy, Single Anastomosis Gastro-Ileal with Sleeve Gastrectomy, Single Anastomosis Stomach–ileal with Sleeve Gastrectomy, small bowel, small intestine, TBSI-S, Transit Bipartition Sleeve-Ileal with Sleeve Gastrectomy|0 Comments

Bariatric surgery has come a long way in the past few decades. What started as simple, malabsorptive procedures has evolved [...]

9 04, 2021

Spotlight on Jamie’s Duodenal Switch Surgery Success Story
Spotlight on Jamie’s Duodenal Switch Surgery Success Story

Spotlight on Jamie’s Duodenal Switch Surgery Success Story

By MBC Editor|2026-02-17T17:20:02+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 Super Surgeons. With weight loss surgery, healthy habits, and exercise, she has had incredible [...]

5 11, 2020

All You Need to Know About Gut-Hormones, Ghrelin, and Leptin
All You Need to Know About Gut-Hormones, Ghrelin, and Leptin

All You Need to Know About Gut-Hormones, Ghrelin, and Leptin

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-10-05T22:50:49+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition|Tags: body thermostat, digestive tract, endocrine, ghrelin, gut bacteria, gut health, Gut hormones, gut microbiome, hormonal balance, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, peptides, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory, small intestine, weight gain|0 Comments

Obesity is a metabolic disorder stemming from appetite-regulating gut peptides. After trying medications, as well as diets and exercise plans, [...]

31 05, 2018

Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2024]
Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2024]

Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2024]

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-05-20T20:11:05+00:00May 31st, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: body weight, cons of gastric sleeve, excess weight, gastric sleeve procedure, gastric sleeve surgeries, GLP-1, health problems, long term, lose weight, part of the stomach, PYY, sleeve gastrectomy, small intestine, stomach pouch, type 2 diabetes, undergo gastric, vitamins and minerals, weight loss surgery|2 Comments

Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), is one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity [...]