A hiatal hernia is a comorbid condition that may occur in obese individuals. Despite being a leading weight loss surgery in the United States, gastric sleeve surgery has been associated with gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) resulting in heartburn. It can either aggravate an existing problem or cause it to develop de novo. A hiatal hernia has…
The fat deposited under the skin in obese people often stretches the skin. Following weight loss after bariatric surgery, the fat is gradually depleted and the skin begins to have a sagging appearance. This loose skin may also be experienced after gastric sleeve surgery. One of the most effective bariatric procedures is the gastric sleeve…
Feeling cold is one of the side effects of bariatric surgeries such as a gastric sleeve. The gastric sleeve surgery has become the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the United States due to its relative safety, effectiveness in achieving significant weight loss and reversing comorbid conditions with the attendant reduction in the cost…
Reducing the stomach into a sleeve/banana-shaped structure that is one-fifth of its original size is an efficient way of reducing calorie intake and achieving weight loss in obese people. Gastric sleeve surgery will not only make you lose weight, but it will also free you from obesity-associated disease conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia,…
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Bariatric surgeries also known as weight loss surgeries have been confirmed to be the most effective treatment for achieving substantial weight loss, especially in morbidly obese people. These surgeries are either restrictive, malabsorptive or both. They alter the size of the stomach to reduce food intake and also minimize the length of the small intestine…
It is a known fact that weight loss surgery can only achieve a successful result when complemented with dietary and lifestyle changes. Gastric sleeve surgery is truly the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the United States, and this is due to its effectiveness and low complication rate. Nevertheless, there are stories of the…
All major surgical procedures are associated with the risk of death either during or after the surgery. The cause of death may be due to anesthetic or surgical complications. This is one of the reasons for proper selection and optimization of patients before surgery. Gastric sleeve surgery which is now commonly done by laparoscopic approach…
Bad breath is one of the rare occurrences after bariatric surgery. It is a condition characterized by an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth when the individual talks, yawn, belches or breathes through the mouth. Although not a severe health issue, its negative impact on self-esteem and quality of life makes it a source of…
Dumping syndrome, also known as rapid gastric emptying, is a complication that follows any surgery in which the stomach is partially or wholly removed or bypassed. The manifestations of this syndrome result from rapid entry of partially digested foods, most importantly sugar, from the stomach into the small intestine. The stomach serves as a reservoir…