i'm almost 9 weeks post VSG, i lost about 33 pounds (i feel like it should be way more), and my weight has been stalled for about a week now. My doctor told me to eat anything i want up to 6 small meals per day, but i read that i should eat a certain kind of food and not every thing is allowed, i feel like every thing i'm doing is wrong!!, so can somebody help me and tell me what should i eat at this stage and what is the proper diet for me now??
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Answer: Liquid calories a common culprit of poor weight loss after weight loss surgery
After gastric sleeve surgery, NSAIDs like ibuprofen are not recommended because they can increase the risk of ulcers, stomach irritation, and bleeding due to the reduced stomach size and protective lining. However, there are other options for managing severe endometriosis pain post-surgery...
If you're paying out of pocket, you can usually have gastric sleeve surgery much faster than if you were going through insurance. Many self-pay patients are able to schedule their procedure within a few weeks to a month after their initial consultation, depending on the surgeon’s availability a...
Your weight loss experience after gastric sleeve surgery will likely be different from what you've seen with traditional dieting. Since you already lose weight very quickly when you diet, it's likely that you’ll see a rapid drop in the first few weeks post-op, similar to what others experience. ...