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Gastric Sleeve and BMI Requirements

To qualify for gastric sleeve surgery, patients often have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or over, which means obesity and morbid obesity.

Posted by info on Jun 16, 2015

Fertility, Pregnancy, and Childbirth After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery can improve fertility in obese women, and can even reduce risks and complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Posted by info on May 28, 2015

Gastric Sleeve Can Increase Life Expectancy

Gastric sleeve surgery can positively affect your life expectancy, reducing your risk of death from obesity-related illness and health conditions.

Posted by info on May 24, 2015

Can I Drink Coffee After Gastric Sleeve?

Many gastric sleeve patients wonder if they can drink coffee after their weight loss surgery. Find out the answer from our bariatric surgeons.

Posted by info on May 20, 2015

Gastric Sleeve and Anemia: What Patients Should Know About Their Diet After Surgery

Anemia is a potential side effect after gastric sleeve surgery, though issues with iron deficiency are also more likely following gastric bypass.

Posted by info on May 16, 2015

5 Reasons Why You May Not Be Losing Weight After Gastric Sleeve

Some reasons why you may not be losing weight after gastric sleeve surgery include excessive calorie consumption and lack of physical activity.

Posted by info on Apr 30, 2015

The Warnings Signs of a Gastric Sleeve Leak: What Patients Should Know

Gastric sleeve leakage can be potentially deadly. Knowing the warning signs of gastrointestinal leakage can save your life after sleeve gastrectomy.

Posted by info on Apr 25, 2015

Hair Loss After Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Why Does This Happen?

Hair loss is a side effect of gastric sleeve and bariatric surgery options. Find out why major weight loss leads to hair shedding and thinning…

Posted by info on Apr 20, 2015

A Helpful Grocery List for After You've Undergone Gastric Sleeve Surgery

This gastric sleeve grocery list will give you a good idea of what you can and cannot eat/drink after a bariatric surgery procedure has been…

Posted by info on Apr 15, 2015

Drinking Soda and Gastric Sleeve Doesn't Mix

Drinking soda after gastric sleeve surgery is a bad idea because it causes gas and discomfort. Bariatric surgery patients should avoid carbonated beverages.

Posted by info on Mar 28, 2015

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