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14 Things to Know About VSG Surgery: A Patient Guide

VSG Surgery Guide

VSG Surgery · 8-Min Read · Updated 2026 14 Things to Know About VSG Surgery: A Patient Guide Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is the most popular bariatric procedure in the world. It’s also the one patients ask the most questions about. This is the 14-point checklist our nutritionists wish every patient read before booking surgery. […]

Gastric Sleeve vs Duodenal Switch: Which Is Right for You? (2026)

Gastric Sleeve Vs. Duodenal Switch: What’s the Difference?

COMPARISON · 7-MIN READ · UPDATED MAR 2026 Gastric Sleeve vs Duodenal Switch: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You? Manga gástrica is the most common bariatric procedure. Duodenal switch is the most powerful. They serve different patients — here is when each is the right tool, and why the choice matters. By […]

Gastric Sleeve vs Lap Band: Why the Sleeve Replaced the Band (2026)

Weight Loss Transformation of A Lady

COMPARISON · 7-MIN READ · UPDATED MAR 2026 Gastric Sleeve vs Lap Band: Why the Sleeve Replaced the Band The lap band was the bariatric option of the 2000s. Today it is rarely performed — and many former band patients need it removed or converted. Here is why the sleeve replaced the band as the […]

Gastric Sleeve 10 Years Later: What to Realistically Expect (2026)

A Girl In A Loose Jeans After Weight Loss Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico is one of the fastest ways to lose weight and then be able to keep it off for the rest of your life. However, as with any procedure, you need to take the proper steps to prepare yourself for the long term. In this blog post, let’s explore the effects […]

Hormonal Changes After Gastric Sleeve and Other Bariatric Surgery (2026)

Hormonal Changes After Gastric Sleeve & Other Bariatric Surgery

Many people look to get bariatric surgery in order to lose weight, feel better, and enhance their overall health. Of course, with any procedure there are certain side effects or bodily changes that you need to be aware of. When it comes to bariatric surgery, you can sometimes experience hormonal changes to be more exact. […]

Bloating After Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve: What You Need to Know (2026)

Bloating After Gastric Bypass And Gastric Sleeve: What You Need To Know

Bariatric surgery to treat obesity has numerous health benefits. However, any kind of operation will come with side effects and challenges. You may end up feeling bloated after gastric sleeve in several days or weeks as you’re recovering. One side effect to keep in mind is potential swelling around your stomach area. Abdominal pain, cramps, […]

The 3 Incisions for Gastric Sleeve Surgery: What They Are and Why (2026)

Woman Recovering After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Getting gastric surgery is one of the best ways to start feeling and looking the way you want to in your life. Gastric sleeve surgery, when done by a professional, is relatively safe and the results can start fast — not to mention they can last for the rest of your life. Of course, that […]

Bad Breath After Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Causes and Solutions (2026)

A Woman Checking Her Breath With a Hand Test

Several men and women today are choosing to get bariatric surgery in Mexico and the reasons are clear. You can experience less hunger, lose weight, and ultimately have the figure that you’ve always dreamed of. That being said, any procedure is going to have some side effects. And one of the potential side effects is […]

Gastric Sleeve Pouch Reset: What It Is and Whether It Works (2026)

A Person's Hand Holding Excess Belly Fat

It’s possible to lose weight very quickly after a gastric sleeve in Tijuana. However, avoiding weight regain is also important. If you’re concerned about stomach stretching or weight gain after your bariatric surgery, then this article is for you. There are a couple of different ways to prevent yourself from gaining weight again. For instance […]