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Gastric Sleeve and Acid Reflux

October 18, 2023

Acid reflux affects many people. However, those who have undergone a sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) may be impacted more. Approximately 35% of gastric sleeve patients may experience new or worsened reflux. Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of upper abdominal discomfort, indigestion and heartburn. Normally, a flap valve at the...

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How Does Bariatric Surgery Help Diabetes?

October 17, 2023

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that causes serious health complications including blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and stroke. While diet and exercise can help control it, bariatric surgery may be able to reverse type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that carries blood sugar (glucose) into your body’s cells where it’s used for...

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Will Insurance Cover Weight Loss Surgery?

August 25, 2023

Weight loss surgery can be a life-changing experience for those suffering from morbid obesity or other weight-related conditions. Unfortunately, many people may not pursue it because of the significant costs involved even though it can significantly improve their long-term health outlook. Like most surgeries, bariatric surgery can be prohibitively costly for many patients. However, there’s...

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Bariatric Surgery & Hair Loss

February 6, 2023

Following bariatric surgery, you may lose more than weight. Hair loss commonly occurs for several months after surgery. Learn about the connection between weight loss surgery and hair loss so you can take steps to prevent it. Why Bariatric Surgery Hair Loss Occurs Hair loss associated with weight loss surgery is called telogen effluvium. The condition occurs...

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Maintaining Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery And Aftercare

December 19, 2022

Without question, bariatric surgery is a valuable tool for losing weight and reducing health risks. Success stories proving the effectiveness of weight loss surgery are not difficult to find. However, bariatric surgery requires the patient to follow protocols to maintain weight loss. In other words, the surgery is only the first step to reducing weight. Maintaining weight...

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Diet After Gastric Bypass Surgery

December 9, 2022

Bariatric surgery is a game changer for people who need to lose a significant amount of weight. While the procedure is highly effective, it requires lifestyle changes. Specifically, your diet will need to change. There are two stages to your diet after gastric bypass surgery. You’ll follow a regimented, four-phase diet in the weeks immediately...

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