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Alcohol And Weight Loss Surgery

Effects of alcohol after weight loss surgery Drinking alcohol after a weight loss surgery, like a gastric sleeve,  is an important subject you have to think about. Deciding on having weight loss surgery and sticking by the recovery is not as rewarding. As it should be, since it’s one of the hardest journeys to go through just for your well being, you are doing great. To answer your question briefly, yes, you can drink alcohol after your weight loss surgery. With the right precautions and of course not like you once did at parties. To be able to drink alcohol again, there will be alterations, especially if you are a heavy drinker since you may not drink as much as you once did. Current research indicates that after undergoing weight loss surgery, individuals experience altered metabolism, resulting in a higher and faster peak in blood alcohol level and a delayed return to normal. Additionally, many patients consume less food while drinking alcohol, leading to accelerated alcohol absorption into the bloodstream. Explore our specialized website for essential information on how alcohol can affect your recovery post-surgery. All it takes is a single drink to elevate blood alcohol level to the point of [...]

By |2023-12-27T20:30:55+00:00January 7, 2022|Definity Toolkit, Gastric Sleeve|0 Comments

Anesthesia And Surgery

Waking up from anesthesia  General anesthesia and surgery a concept that many of us discuss without fully understanding it or experiencing it firsthand. Anesthesia has been a true blessing in recent decades, revolutionizing the surgical field. Before its invention, patients had to endure surgeries while fully conscious, leading to significant challenges. The patients experienced intense pain and their involuntary movements interfered with the precision of the surgical procedures. Thankfully, anesthesia resolved these issues by ensuring pain-free surgeries and optimal conditions for doctors to perform their work effectively. Today, we can rely on the benefits of anesthesia for safe and comfortable surgical experiences. Now, that we finally have anesthesia there are a number of procedures that patients can have. Such as a gastric sleeve surgery and so on. Making it not only better for the doctor but extremely better for the patient. WHAT IS GENERAL ANESTHESIA? General Anesthesia is a compound of drugs that lower the intensity of pain. Knocks you unconscious, intervenes with the nerve signals from your brain and body and keeps you from moving during the operation, since as we’ve stated before it can be hard for the surgeons to perform your procedure correctly if you aren’t completely still. A [...]

By |2023-10-18T19:59:46+00:00January 7, 2022|Gastric Sleeve|0 Comments

Weight Loss Surgery In Mexico: What To Pack For?

What your pack for your weight loss surgery trip to mexico Weight loss surgery schedule in the future? you might be wondering what you should pack for your trip and stay in Mexico. During the operation. Preparing is a big part of the procedure. Not only physically but also mentally, and in that process of preparation comes one of the hardest parts. packing. Packing can be overwhelming when you don’t have certainty about what to pack. And that is why we’ve prepared a quick guide on what you’ll need for your surgery trip to Mexico. So you’ll feel safe and ready for your change.  When packing you should always separate your stuff into two categories:  Stuff you will need when boarding your transportation, things like your cellphone, identification, passport, wallet and maybe some earphones. You don’t want to make a mess in your luggage by looking for your sunglasses. That’s why you should always bring a carry-on with all the basics.  Pack in your luggage for your weight loss trip Stuff that will go into your luggage Now that you have the most necessary things in a carry-on, it’s time to prepare a suitcase with the rest of the stuff [...]

By |2023-10-18T20:00:19+00:00January 7, 2022|Gastric Sleeve|0 Comments

Can I Live A Normal Life After Weight Loss Surgery?

Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric or metabolic surgery, is often used as a treatment for people with obesity problems. Obesity can lead to diseases that can be difficult to treat and is related to many other medical problems. Treatment for obesity goes beyond a quick diet or surgery.  Bariatric surgery, apart from resulting in significant weight loss, can also help improve many obesity-related conditions. Patients should expect to have a new lifestyle that combines lots of healthy eating, exercise, and regular visits to healthcare experts. This approach will offer the best chance for the patient’s success at preventing weight regain and medical problems. But this procedure is a major operation that in most cases should only be considered after trying to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise.  There are different types of weight loss surgery, the most common are: Gastric band: This procedure consists of a band being placed around the stomach, so the patient will eat lesser amounts of food. Gastric bypass: Consists of joining the top part of the stomach to the small intestine, giving a sense of being full sooner and preventing the body from absorbing many calories from food. Sleeve gastrectomy: In this [...]

By |2023-10-18T20:01:31+00:00January 7, 2022|Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Sleeve|0 Comments

What to Expect After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

After Gastric Sleeve Surgery We want you to know that you have made a lifetime healthy decision and now you must commit to your goals, without a doubt we will aid you in every step of the way, even though you might already know how to take care of yourself, nonetheless, we ask you to take these tips as reminders. Post-op, you must follow your Dr. or nutritionist guidelines for a proper stomach healing process, remember that If you eat too much or eat food that you shouldn’t eat, you will risk your health, in other words, you’ll leave yourself open for complications, your stomach is smaller now meaning you will digest food differently. Follow our recommendations to avoid complications but don’t worry! Solid foods will be implemented into your diet after a short period of time it’s just a matter of adjusting to your new stomach.The most common complications are dumping syndrome, therefore we recommend to eat slowly in a portion control, at last liquids, if you eat too quick, you are likely to experience nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating and diarrhea.  Supplementation is key to prevent nutrient deficiency such as taking vitamins and minerals will be a daily habit [...]

By |2023-12-27T20:57:18+00:00January 7, 2022|Definity Toolkit, Gastric Sleeve, PostOp Care|0 Comments

Things you Should Know About Gastric Sleeve

WHAT IS GASTRIC SLEEVE? Gastric sleeve surgery or also known as sleeve gastrectomy, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vertical Gastroplasty or sleeve Gastroplasty, is one of the most safest procedures of bariatric surgery that has quickly been gaining popularity over the recent years. The sleeve gastrectomy is surgery where they removed about 80% of the stomach, this is achieved by a probe calibration 34-36 fr, depending on each case, so that we ensure achieve adequate resection and avoid removal an excessive amount of the entire stomach. It is currently the most performed bariatric procedures for its good results and its low complication rate compared to other more complex procedures. In our practice, it is routinely performed laparoscopically and according to each case with three incisions or single port surgery, depending on the conditions of each patient. It is ideal for patients without previous bariatric surgery, as well as an option for previous revision surgery for weight loss as an adjustable gastric band among other procedures. Without presenting any deficiencies of vitamins views you evolution of other surgery an excellent decrease in body mass with a loss of approximately 65 to 70% of excess weight is expected, in addition to significantly improve diseases such [...]

By |2023-10-18T20:09:09+00:00January 7, 2022|Gastric Sleeve|0 Comments

What is Gastric Sleeve? How it Works?

Having a Gastric Sleeve Surgery has become a popular choice for patients seeking excellent weight loss in a straightforward procedure removes about 75-80% of the stomach this will restrict the food intake and doesn’t require the maintenance and long-term complication rates of a Lap Band. How does the gastric sleeve work? This procedure, typically performed laparoscopically, involves the surgeon removing approximately 75-80 percent of the stomach. By removing a portion of the stomach, it decreases the body's level of a hormone known as ghrelin, often referred to as the "hunger hormone." This results in the stomach taking on the shape of a tube or “Sleeve” which holds much less food. Although initially designed as the first phase of a two-stage procedure for superobese or high-risk patients, the sleeve gastrectomy has evolved into a widely adopted and effective stand-alone weight loss procedure for individuals with a BMI exceeding 40. Benefits of gastric sleeve As a result of Gastric Sleeve Surgery, patients: Feel less hungry Feel full sooner after eating Lose up to 75% of their excess weight Improve or cure their obesity-related health problems Weight loss happens fast after gastric sleeve surgery: Month 3: You'll have lost around 33% of the excess [...]

By |2023-10-18T20:09:42+00:00January 7, 2022|Gastric Sleeve|0 Comments
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