A person may experience constipation after gastric sleeve surgery. The length of time it lasts can vary, but it is usually short term. A doctor may recommend over-the-counter medications to treat ...

Center for Weight Loss Surgery explains the differences between duodenal switch and gastric sleeve surgeries for weight loss.

Gastric sleeve surgery is becoming a more common method for some people to lose weight, especially for those with type 2 diabetes when eating habits, exercise, and lifestyle changes are not enough.

If you are eligible for bariatric surgery, two procedures can be considered: gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery. Both procedures are aimed at helping qualifying individuals lose weight.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had weight-loss surgery, specifically an adjustable lap band that was revised to a gastric sleeve in 2018. I have been given and read conflicting recommendations regarding the ...

While all surgeries have some amount of risk, there are many noninvasive options available for weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is a type of surgery that helps ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...

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