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vitamin b 12 supplementation after a bariatric procedure will depend on the type of procedure, whether it is restrictive or malabsorptive. the gastric sleeve is a procedure classified among the restrictive ones, since it does not change the way your digestive system works, so it would not be necessary the supplementation of these vitamins since the absorption zone of these vitamins in the gastrointestinal tract is not affected.
Gastric sleeve patients do not need to be on vitamin B12 after the surgery. Only some gastric bypass patients do. If you do not have any B12 issues right now, you will not need B12 after your gastric sleeve. The only B12 issue I find most often in my sleeve patients is that their B12 is too high from taking B12 when they do not needed. After a gastric sleeve, you will need to be on a good bariatric multivitamin, and a healthy balanced diet.
You should be able to have the gastric sleeve laparoscopic. yes, there will be adhesions or scar tissue. however, most experienced laparoscopic bariatric surgeons will be able to remove the scars and do the gastric sleeve laparoscopically. I agree, sometimes the scars can be so dense that th...
HelloThanks for the question. The time will depend on many factors, you should not go to surgery very quick, before go to surgery you must have a general checkup, laboratories and imaging examinations. Surgery should always be carried out and when all parameters examined are controlled ...
Hello Thanks for the question. Yes you can have the surgery its no interfere with you previous diep flap surgery. The gastric sleeve is a good choice. Remember to follow your doctor`s instructions.Blessings Dr. Pablo
The price for a VSG varies widely for self-pay patients as well as what is included in that price. We have put together a self pay package for patients that includes all the typical costs (surgeon, anesthesia and facility costs), but also includes all preoperative testing, all...
Hello, I hope ou are well. A BMI of 28 would not make you eligible for a gastric sleeve. However, there are other methods or interventions that may be more appropiate for you. These inluce the gastric balloon, or even lifestyle changes guided by a multidiscipinary bariatric team, which includes...
Gastric sleeve surgery will make you lose weight fast. However, similar to any diet, you’ll hit a wall at some point. This means you’ll lose weight, and you’ll lose it fast, and then all of the sudden you’ll stop losing. When the weight loss stops, often only 6 to 12 months after surgery. ...
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