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Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?

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Anyone who has struggled with losing weight may have wondered whether bariatric or weight loss surgery might be right for them. When you try over and over to lose weight and fail, it can be frustrating and defeating. Bariatric surgery can seem extreme, but for many people, it is what they need to achieve their… Continue reading

Life With A Gastric Balloon

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People with lower body mass indexes may consider gastric balloons as an alternative to bariatric surgery. Most patients lose 20 to 50 pounds in six months. Gastric balloons can be inserted in minutes and are highly effective if the user adopts a healthy lifestyle. However, the benefits cannot be sustained without a permanent shift in… Continue reading

Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss Timeline: How Fast Can I Lose Weight?

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Losing weight can be hard. Agree? However, you’ve heard that bariatric surgery such as gastric sleeve results in rapid weight loss. How much weight are we talking about here? We’ll get to that. In this article, we’ll have a real discussion about how you can achieve rapid and sustainable weight loss after gastric sleeve surgery.… Continue reading

How To Tighten Loose Skin After Weight Loss Surgery

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If you’re overweight and you underwent weight loss surgery, all your weight loss problems are solved, right? Well, not exactly. Aside from the fact that you need to have a new diet to sustain your weight loss… You’re going to have to deal with loose skin after surgery – a whopping 40 to 60 pounds… Continue reading

Signs & Symptoms Of Dehydration After Bariatric Surgery

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Did you know that dehydration after bariatric surgery is one of the most common pressing problems you can experience after the surgery? According to mccartyweightloss.com, a staggering 37% of bariatric surgery patients are being brought back to the hospital due to serious dehydration symptoms. And while the solution to dehydration is easy to say (“drink… Continue reading

Can You Have Gastric Sleeve After Gastric Bypass?

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Have you had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) before but the post-op life gave you results that weren’t exactly to your liking? Or did it happen that a few months after your initial weight loss, the path toward your dream weight suddenly slowed down? And then you discovered that you’re no longer losing any weight… Continue reading

How Much Weight Will I Lose With Gastric Bypass?

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So you’ve been looking for a solution to achieve your needed weight loss. Someone introduced you to the idea of getting a gastric bypass surgery done. It sounds good: get surgery, lose weight immediately! But how much weight will you lose if ever you do undergo this procedure? This question is definitely very important and… Continue reading

What Is Dumping Syndrome & How To Avoid It After Weight Loss Surgery

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Have you heard of the term “dumping syndrome?” Now, take note that it has nothing to do with being dumped repeatedly by a significant other. Instead, it’s a collection of uncomfortable symptoms experienced by 1 out of 10 people after bariatric surgery procedures like gastric bypass and esophageal surgery. In this article, we’ll be discussing… Continue reading

What To Do About Loose Skin After Weight Loss Surgery

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People who are considering or have been advised to undergo bariatric surgery need to have realistic expectations about the weight loss journey they are about to embark on. Just because you had surgery doesn’t mean you will instantly look and feel better! Aside from the fact that coming out of surgery, you will need time… Continue reading

Fiber-Rich Foods You Should Eat After Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric surgery is not the be-all and end-all of weight loss. A good way to look at it is that weight loss surgery is the first step towards hopefully significant and sustainable weight loss. But to sustain the reduction in weight as a result of any surgical procedure, your lifestyle, eating habits, and food choices… Continue reading

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