Nurse Loses 106 Pounds after Bariatric Surgery
Hello, my name is Cheryl and I am a night-shift nurse. Over the years, I developed horrible eating habits and [...]
By MBC Editor|2023-06-23T20:47:09+00:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Patient Testimonials|Tags: gastric sleeve testimonial, Gutierrez, life after gastric sleeve, patient testimonial, success stories, success with gastric sleeve, testimonial, vsg, weight loss success stories|0 Comments
Hello, my name is Cheryl and I am a night-shift nurse. Over the years, I developed horrible eating habits and [...]
By MBC Contributor|2023-06-23T17:22:01+00:00July 28th, 2022|Categories: Patient Testimonials|Tags: cons of gastric sleeve, failed first bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve alcohol, gastric sleeve long term, gastric sleeve procedure, gastric sleeve success stories, success with gastric sleeve, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg, weight loss success, why gastric sleeve fails|2 Comments
Being heavy can make everyday living challenging, risk severe health disorders, and make you self-conscious. Gastric sleeve surgery is a [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:34:40+00:00June 5th, 2021|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bougie, bougie size, bougie size chart, bougie size for sleeve gastrectomy, does bougie size matter, french bougie sizes, gastric sleeve bougie, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg|3 Comments
Patients often wonder how the bougie size affects their weight loss success with gastric sleeve surgery. In bariatric surgeries like [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-09-19T19:31:13+00:00October 8th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, esg, FD, fda approved, gastric sleeve complications, HTN, hunger hormones, metabolic system, neuro-endocrine, set point theory, T2DM, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg, vsg before and after, vsg diet, vsg pros and cons, vsg results, vsg surgery, vsg surgery qualifications, vsg weight loss, what is vsg|0 Comments
VSG stands for "Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy," which is simply a weight loss procedure for the population seeking surgical intervention for [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:53:50+00:00July 17th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Post-Op Resources|Tags: adhesions, bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve results, gastric sleeve scars, how to reduce scarring, incision, life after gastric sleeve, minimize scars, recovery time, scars, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg|0 Comments
Laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery is a weight loss procedure using 1 to 5 small incisions on the abdomen to remove [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:47:00+00:00July 12th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Post-Op Resources|Tags: lose weight, stomach, stomach stretching, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg, weight gain after gastric sleeve, weight regain, will I gain weight after gastric sleeve|2 Comments
Gastric sleeve surgery helps patients eat less as well as feel full faster. Most overweight and obese people undergo [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:47:24+00:00June 27th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Patient Testimonials, Post-Op Resources|Tags: acid reflux, before and after pictures, benefits, complications, diet, excess skin, expected weight loss, gastric sleeve before and after, gastric sleeve results, hair loss, lose weight, nutrition, success, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg, weight loss, what is acid reflux|0 Comments
The results of gastric sleeve surgery are astonishing and highly successful. Your new weight loss has many benefits including [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-09-25T19:57:14+00:00June 26th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Pre-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric surgery, candidate, eligible, gastric sleeve insurance coverage, how to pay for bariatric surgery without insurance, qualification requirements, requirements, uninsured, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg, weight loss surgery|0 Comments
Gastric Sleeve surgery is often covered by most large insurance providers. However, getting approval can be quite difficult. Even [...]