Gastric Sleeve

Articles about gastric sleeve surgery

Gastric Sleeve, Diet

Ketogenic Diet after Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Is It a Good Idea?

Although it may be safe and effective for before gastric sleeve surgery, the ketogenic diet after surgery might not be suitable.
Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD
Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Revision

Is Gastric Sleeve Revision Right for You?

Are you concerned that a gastric sleeve procedure is not meeting your expectations? You may be considering gastric sleeve revision if you haven't lost enough weight following gastric sleeve surgery, you are regaining weight, or you have suffered from medical complications due to your gastric sleeve.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Diet, Cheating

Gastric Sleeve Diet Cheating — Don't Do It!

Committing to bariatric surgery can be challenging yet exciting for those who are struggling with obesity and weight-related issues. Patients who go through an assessment will learn that although tempting, gastric sleeve diet cheating should be avoided.
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
7 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Diet

VSG Diet: An Overview

A type of weight loss surgery, the sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), or gastric sleeve, is a popular procedure for those unable to lose weight through other means. One thing you'll have to keep in mind after surgery is adherence to a VSG diet.
Michael Fornaris, RD, CDE
Michael Fornaris, RD, CDE
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, PCOS

Gastric Sleeve Surgery and PCOS - What You Need To Know

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic studied the results of numerous past weight-loss surgeries that were performed on obese women who were at reproductive age. They found that women with PCOS who had weight loss surgery experienced a significant decrease in their PCOS symptoms.
Caitlin Roat, RN, BSN
Caitlin Roat, RN, BSN
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Diet

Eating One Week After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

It can be difficult to know what to eat in the first week when your body is first healing from gastric sleeve surgery. Learn how your body has changed, and what you can eat to ensure proper nutrition and safety.
Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD
Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD
6 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Diabetes

Is the Gastric Sleeve a Treatment for Diabetes?

The gastric sleeve procedure is one of the most common weight-loss surgeries performed today. It is known to be a very effective tool in weight loss, but it is less known that it can also have a dramatic effect in treating diabetes.
Michael Fornaris, RD, CDE
Michael Fornaris, RD, CDE
6 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Pregnancy

Pregnancy After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

If you are a woman who has had gastric sleeve surgery and plan on getting pregnant or you already are pregnant, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns.
Caitlin Roat, RN, BSN
Caitlin Roat, RN, BSN
6 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Alcohol

Gastric Sleeve and Alcohol: Can I drink?

Although there is not a definitive rule saying “you cannot have alcohol after bariatric surgery,” we need to understand how the body used to react to alcohol prior to surgery and re-assess how we should drink post-surgery.
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
5 min read