Vertical Sleeve - Does Bougie Size Matter? The Vertical Sleeve Surgery Calibration Tube The calibration tube is made out of soft and flexible silicone with the capacity for internal aspiration. This serves to aspirate the stomach during vertical sleeve surgery. It is inserted through the mouth once the patient has
Baratric surgery can be effective in treating severe obesity, and even at times reverse some complications of obesity such as Diabetes (Type 2). However, it is important to note that there is a risk of bone loss after bariatric surgery. The reasons for this continue to be explored, but one
Celebrating Danie11e's Before & After RNY Gastric Bypass Success! For as long as I can remember I have been overweight. One of my earliest memories of my weight problem goes as far back as my elementary school gym class. We were weighed in class and I remember the comment my
Processed foods have been the hot topic of many a nutrition discussion in recent years. The concern? It has been blamed for numerous ailments, from obesity to heart disease, cancer to diabetes. As food preparation has gotten easier and more convenient over the years, the quality of many foods has
At least once a week I get something – an email, a personal message on Facebook – asking some variation of the same question. “Nik, how do I stay motivated?” For different people, this means different things, of course. Some people ask how to stay motivated to exercise on a
On occasion, I am asked about the need or use of appetite suppressants following weight loss surgery. Although a simple question, there are many variables that I would consider before providing an answer. For Gastric Band patients - In broad terms, I am much more inclined to endorse appetite suppressants
The FDA recently approved a new non-surgical, low risk, reversible procedure for patient controlled weight loss. The new procedure is called AspireAssist. The AspireAssist Mechanism AspireAssist is an endoluminal weight loss device that induces weight loss in obese patients (BMI of 35-55). The device accomplishes weight loss by two mechanisms: reduction
Celebrating Dirk and Debbie's Before & After Gastric Sleeve Journeys! Dirk's Journey I was taking a shower at a motel and when I pulled back the shower curtain, I was standing sideways to the mirror. I looked over and saw a man in trouble. I had no idea that I
Have you ever woken mid-sleep with extreme feelings of hunger? Ever found yourself eating large portions of food in the evenings or night hours? Waking up multiple times each night grazing on snacks then falling back asleep? If so, you’re not alone. This phenomenon is called Night Eating Syndrome (NES).
Obesity is a tough disease and can often recur even after bariatric surgery. Making poor food choices is often a guilt-ridden process. Nothing good comes from beating yourself up mentally. Guilt and condemnation will only lead to more poor food choices used to medicate the pain you are experiencing. This spirals into a
