Many patients are not well informed about weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery, and they may have unrealistic weight loss expecations and misunderstand the significance of postsurgical weight regain after bariatric surgery. Any Multidisciplinary Bariatric Surgery team must educate their patients regarding weight loss outcomes and establish perfectly clear goals and realistic expectations. It is not possible to accurately predict how much weight a patient will lose after Weight Loss Surgery; the ultimate goal is to achieve a healthier weight while ensuring adequate nutrition.
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When performing a Gastric Sleeve Surgery we remove a part of your stomach (around 80%) leaving the remaining of the stomach in a tube shape (or sleeve shape). To calibrate the size of the stomach we use a calibration tube commonly known as: Bougie.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), commonly referred to as Lap Band, because of the brand name of the most popular version, used to be one of the most popular bariatric procedures worldwide. Nowadays is not a recommended procedure because several studies have shown that LAGB is not an effective bariatric procedure in long term observation, and often lead to medical complications. Still, 6% of All Bariatric procedures in the world still involve Gastric Bands. That is too many, this is why is important to explore why Lap Band Surgery has been outdated.
Will I lose hair after Bariatric Surgery? Is probably the most frequent question I get at the bariatric consultation. The honest and straight answer is Yes, some hair loss is common between 2 and 6 months following surgery. Hair loss is always temporary and it is mostly likely caused by rapid weight-loss. With time, patience and keeping up good nutritional intake, your hair will grow back.
Adequate intake of protein, biotin, vitamins and minerals like Iron and Zinc will help to ensure hair re-growth, and avoid longer term thinning.
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My New Body Obesity Center, has announced the launch of MNB Bariatric Solutions, a great-tasting, easy-to-take line of supplement, specifically designed for post and pre weight loss surgery patients, has all the requirements to provide the nutritional support needed by bariatric patients. A scientifically balanced formula for maximum efficiency.
My New Body Obesity Center Bariatric Surgeons and Staff recently attended the XXI International Congress on Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases in Guadalajara, Mexico. The medical congress included in-depth technical education sessions and panel discussions offering valuable insight and best practices in Gastric Sleeve Post Operative Complications, Post Bariatric Surgeries Complications, High Risk Bariatric Surgeries, among other topics.
Why is the Gastric Sleeve Pre Operative Diet Important? Is one the most Frequently Asked Questions I get from patients considering Gastric Sleeve Surgery. The answer it’s a resounding Yes, gastric sleeve pre operative diet is very important. Preoperative gastric sleeve diet is as important as the postoperative diet for various reasons. And the main reason is the patient safety.
Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms occuring after meals in patients that have undergone a Gastric Surgery (like a Gastric Bypass or a Gastric Sleeve ). Dumping Syndrome, also known as Rapid Gastric Emptying, occurs when food (specially sugar) moves too fast from the stomach to the intestines. There are 2 types of dumping syndrome: early and late.