13 09, 2018

Size of Stomach After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Size of Stomach After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Size of Stomach After Gastric Sleeve 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 [...]

31 05, 2018

Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2021]
Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2021]

Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2021]

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 [...]

4 05, 2018

The Pouch Test – The Cottage Cheese Pouch Test
The Pouch Test – The Cottage Cheese Pouch Test

The Pouch Test – The Cottage Cheese Pouch Test

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 [...]

8 03, 2018

Top 8 Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery MYTHS: Fact vs Fiction
Top 8 Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery MYTHS: Fact vs Fiction

Top 8 Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery MYTHS: Fact vs Fiction

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 [...]

16 02, 2018

10-Day Pouch Reset Diet Infographic: Get Back on Track to Lose Weight
10-Day Pouch Reset Diet Infographic: Get Back on Track to Lose Weight

10-Day Pouch Reset Diet Infographic: Get Back on Track to Lose Weight

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 [...]