Bariatric surgery stands as a beacon of hope for those who haven’t found success with traditional weight loss methods. It encompasses a variety of procedures, each with its own approach to facilitating significant weight loss. The key to unlocking the full potential of this life-altering weight loss option lies in thorough preparation. Leading bariatric centers …
If you’re considering weight loss surgery, a pre-bariatric surgery diet will likely be recommended. You may be advised to follow it for a number of weeks or months if you have a very high BMI or health issues. However, regardless of your BMI or health, you will typically be advised to switch to a liquid-based …
Why is an Ideal Pre -Surgery Bariatric Diet Important? To successfully perform all types of weight loss surgery procedures, your bariatric surgeon needs to make small incisions and manipulate the organs within the abdominal cavity. An enlarged liver can obstruct access and visibility, making surgical complications more likely. So, one of the most crucial things …
At Be Slim Bariatrics (BSB) we know that experiencing anxiety before bariatric surgery is perfectly normal, and to be expected. After all, this is not just a surgical procedure, it is a commitment to making long-term significant lifestyle changes. Anxiety related to weight loss surgery may start as soon as the process is started, and …
Eating a balanced and healthy diet is crucial before weight loss surgery, and one of the simplest ways to effectively alter your eating habits is to follow a pre-bariatric surgery diet meal plan. Your bariatric surgery provider should provide you with a detailed plan to follow between two days to eight weeks before your surgery …
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Struggling to shed excess weight can be daunting, and bariatric surgery might just seem like the answer, know these bariatric surgery facts before you have weight loss surgery. We will provide all the necessary information you need about bariatric surgery – from understanding its process, anticipating life after surgery, breaking down common concerns often associated …
About 40% of patients undergoing gastric sleeve surgery will either have a Hiatal Hernia or a Para-Esophageal Hernia. If either type of hernias is present during weight loss surgery, it must be resolved at that time. Hiatal Hernias are often present in patients who suffer from obesity because when the body mass increases in size, …
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