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I'm trying to find out if it's okay/safe to take probiotics after being sleeved. I'm sure it is, just checking.

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Erin_1980Jan 7, 2015

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Dr. Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS
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Pablo Garcia, MD

The most important details is the change of the habbits, eating behavioral, and exercises, yes is totally possible.to.lose more than 100 pounds,   I have a lot.of patients than lost morr than 150 and 2 lost more than 200...but they focus and doesn t have distraction on their desicion and...

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Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBS

I understand your concern about not seeing the desired weight loss after having a gastric sleeve procedure. It's essential to address this issue and find the best course of action to help you achieve your weight loss goals. First and foremost, it's important to note that every patient's response...

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Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)

Most insurance companies use similar guidelines to determine if patients qualify for weight loss surgery.  The most important "number" they use is the BMI, or body mass index.  This is a function of your height and weight.  If it is 40 or higher, most insurance companies pay...

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