Reviewed by Dr. Steven Fass, FACS Table Of Contents History Benefits Surgery Day Recovery Diet Vitamins & Supplements Complications Can it be Stretched? Expected Weight Loss Emotional & Mindset Changes …
Recovery From Gastric Sleeve – What To Expect From Day 1
Reviewed By Marc A. Neff, M.D., F.A.C.S. You know what procedure you’re going to have. You’ve picked your surgeon. Insurance has agreed to cover the procedure. You’ve even been scheduled …
Gastric Sleeve Surgery – Will My Stomach Stretch After Surgery?
One of the first questions patients ask about gastric sleeve surgery is, “Will my stomach stretch after surgery?” And it’s a very important question. You’re having gastric sleeve surgery to …
Cost of Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) Surgery
Results based on January, 2016 Survey Costs can vary based on your location. Typically, the price of gastric sleeve surgery is slightly more than gastric band surgery and considerably less …
Weight Loss Surgery In Mexico – A Candid Look
Let’s be honest, we’d all love to have weight loss surgery in our home city with a surgeon we know and trust. While most insurance companies do offer some sort …
How Much Will You Weigh After Surgery Calculator
Regardless of which weight loss surgery you choose, you can expect to lose a certain amount of weight from bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery At Age 65
Click play to listen to the interview. The average age of a bariatric patient is 42 (AJN, Sept. 2012, Vol 112, 9). 83% of patients are female according to the …
Baritastic – Our Favorite Weight Loss Surgery App
Baritastic is our favorite app for weight loss surgery patients. The app provides much needed motivation via the weekly motivation tab. The podcasts are inspirational and are a great listen …
Recovery From Lap Band Surgery – What To Expect
Reviewed by Enrique Elli, M.D. Lap Band surgery is one of the three common bariatric surgery procedures. Other common bariatric procedures include gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery. Compared …
How Lap Bands Work
Reviewed by Enrique Elli, M.D. The gastric band procedure (commonly known as Lap Band) is a restrictive weight loss surgery.The Lap Band was FDA approved for the treatment of morbid …
Medicaid’s Criteria for Weight Loss Surgery Coverage
Medicaid Covers Weight Loss Surgery Assuming that you meet the criteria below and that you don’t have any medical issues preventing you from surgery, Medicaid will cover weight loss surgery. …
BCBS of Texas – Criteria for Weight Loss Surgery Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) covers weight loss surgery. However, some policies do specifically exclude weight loss surgery. Use the contact information at the bottom of this page …
Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery?
In August of 2013, a drunk driver went to court and blamed her breathalyzer results (results that showed her blood alcohol levels at over 3 times the legal limit) on …
Top 7 Apps After Weight Loss Surgery
You’ve had weight loss surgery and you’re on your way to a thinner and healthier life. You’d like to take advantage of technology and use some of the great apps …
Before And After Your Gastric Balloon [Complete Guide]
Gastric balloons are an alternative to bariatric surgery for people with lower body mass indexes. Most patients lose between 20 and 50 pounds over a six-month period (about 10 to …
Gastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Sleeve Surgery
There are several things to consider when trying to decide between gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery. Unlike the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap Band), these two operations are …
Gastric Bypass Guide – Before & After
Table of Contents: History Benefits Surgery Day Recovery Diet Dumping Syndrome Vitamins & Supplements Can it be Stretched? Expected Weight Loss Saggy Skin Emotional Changes Risks and Downsides Books and …