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Does the Stomach Grows after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Does the Stomach Grows after Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

One of the most frequently asked questions posed by patients considering or having undergone gastric sleeve surgery is: Does the Stomach Grows after Gastric Sleeve Surgery? The straightforward answer is Yes, but lets dive into the the intricacies of gastric sleeve surgery talk about those concerns, and figure out what’s what when it comes to stomach regrowth.

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How to prevent saggy skin after gastric sleeve
How to Prevent Saggy Skin After Gastric Sleeve: Tips for a Toned and Healthy Body

Introduction: Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a popular weight loss procedure that helps individuals achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. While…

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Does Bougie Size matters in a Gastric Sleeve?
Does Bougie Size matters in a Gastric Sleeve?

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.

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Why Lap Band Surgery has been outdated
Why Lap Band Surgery has been outdated

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 That is too many, this is why is important  to explore  why Lap Band Surgery has been outdated.

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Will I lose hair after Bariatric Surgery?
Will I lose Hair After Bariatric Surgery?

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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