Hi Clementine,
Thank you for your thoughtful question — and congratulations on taking such an important step toward your health with your recent vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG)!
You’re right that post-operative diet plans can vary a lot from surgeon to surgeon. The reason for the d...
Steroids, especially corticosteroids like prednisone or hydrocortisone, can cause significant weight gain even without changes in diet. This happens because they alter the way your body stores fat, slow down your metabolism, and increase insulin resistance. Your body is likely storing more fat...
Yes, outpatient gastric sleeve surgery can be safe for the right patient, but it depends on factors like overall health, BMI, and the presence of comorbidities. Many surgeons now perform same-day discharge for patients who meet specific criteria, such as having a lower BMI, no major health...
