I had a hysterectomy four months ago. How long should I wait to have gastric sleeve?

Given your BMI of 34.8, along with elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, headaches, and a fatty liver, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery, particularly since obesity can contribute to these conditions. Fatty liver, if it progresses to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), can lead to...

It’s not uncommon to feel a sharp but mild pain around your incision sites, even months after gastric sleeve surgery, especially if you’ve recently increased your activity level. Since the pain isn’t pulling or severe, it’s likely due to scar tissue sensitivity, as healing continues for several...

It depends on the size and severity of your umbilical hernia. If it's small and not causing symptoms, many surgeons will go ahead with the gastric sleeve first and address the hernia later if needed. However, if it's large or symptomatic (causing pain, discomfort, or risk of complications), your...

Yes, you can have gumbo broth while on a clear liquid diet after gastric sleeve surgery, but with certain precautions. It is important to ensure that the broth is completely strained and free of any solid ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables, or rice. Additionally, gumbo is...

It’s completely normal for your stomach capacity to increase slightly over time after gastric sleeve surgery. Right after surgery, your stomach is swollen, and you feel full with very small amounts of food. As healing progresses, the swelling goes down, and your stomach adapts, allowing you to e...

It sounds like you are experiencing significant post-surgical complications that have not been fully resolved despite multiple interventions, including dilation and correction of a fold in your stomach. Given that your symptoms—nausea, vomiting primarily consisting of phlegm, and trapped...