The Gastric Balloon system comprises of a soft balloon that may inflate, a particular tube that is used to place the balloon in the stomach and fill it with fluids, and a unique liquid filler for the balloon itself. This design enables the physician to insert a gastric balloon into the stomach of the patient … Read more
A complication is an unexpected medical or psychological event occurring after surgery. Every effort is taken to prevent complications, but because of the magnitude of gastric bypass surgery and the many medical problems of many of the patients, complications do occur. The death rate (mortality) from gastric bypass is about 1 out of 350 people (1/350). The mortality rate … Read more
During the first week after surgery patients should drink clear liquids. Clear liquids are defined as liquids that one can see through. They should not be carbonated and of course not contain alcohol. Liquids should be sipped, never gulped. There is no specific recommended amount per day. Each person is different and should drink enough … Read more
The Gastric Balloon is a straightforward apparatus for gastric surgery that is implanted into the stomach in order to induce short-term and speedy weight loss. Through the use of a camera that passes through the mouth and into the stomach, a pliable and inflatable balloon made of silicone is positioned inside the stomach of the … Read more
Bariatric surgery is only a tool. You must commit to a healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, behaviors) to stay healthy after bariatric surgery forever.
We don’t think you will have all of these common complaints after gastric bypass surgery, but if you do, we want you to know how to fix them. It’s a good idea to write down anything strange that happens and what you did before and after it. If your diet stage allows for it, try … Read more
The most common Gastric Sleeve Surgery Side Effects and Challenges include: Pregnancy Regaining of weight Sagging skin Digestive problems Possible digestive issues that might happen after gastric sleeve surgery include: Vitamin and mineral deficiency Vomiting and nausea An intolerance to specific foods Gallstones Indigestion Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD Around one in every five patients … Read more
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a surgical procedure for weightloss. It is a restrictive operation that makes your stomach smaller so that you will feel fuller more quickly and eat less food. This Gastric Sleeve Surgery procedure involves the removal of more than half of your stomach. The reduction is performed surgically by removing a portion … Read more
What can you realistically expect in terms of improvement to your health with the Adjustable Gastric Banding and Weight Loss? It is true that some band patients experience the disappearance of high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and other debilitating illnesses. They can potentially experience the permanent remission of other illnesses such as diabetes. But just … Read more
When we look back on our lives each of us can identify certain major milestones. Some were the result of events that we couldn’t control. Others were things that we specifically caused to happen by virtue of our own actions. Making major decisions of this nature takes courage, whether they be buying a home, changing … Read more