Size of Stomach After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
As surgeons' expertise continues to improve, gastric sleeve surgery is quickly becoming the most chosen and successful weight loss surgery [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-12-23T19:44:08+00:00September 13th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Post-Op Resources|Tags: bougie, bougie size, stomach is removed, stomach pouch, stomach size, stomach stretching, test your pouch, vertical sleeve gastrectomy|0 Comments
As surgeons' expertise continues to improve, gastric sleeve surgery is quickly becoming the most chosen and successful weight loss surgery [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-09-19T19:35:33+00:00May 31st, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: body weight, cons of gastric sleeve, excess weight, gastric sleeve procedure, gastric sleeve surgeries, health problems, long term, lose weight, part of the stomach, pros and cons, sleeve gastrectomy, small intestine, stomach is removed, 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 [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-09-18T17:34:07+00:00May 4th, 2018|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: pouch reset, pouch reset diet, pouch test, stomach pouch, stretching stomach pouch, test your pouch|7 Comments
Why Test Your Pouch? Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool, not a solution. As time passes, it is not [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-04-29T21:22:54+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.|2023-08-22T16:53:21+00:00February 16th, 2018|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: nutrition tips, post-op diet, pouch reset, pouch reset diet, pouch stretch, pouch test, reset diet, stomach pouch, stomach stretching, stretching stomach pouch, weight loss surgery|75 Comments
Having bariatric surgery is a real lifesaver for most people who have been in a constant battle with obesity. Long-term [...]