The gastric balloon is an excellent option for obesity treatment. For people with obesity, there are currently many options available. Sometimes people do not know which treatment to choose. In this blog I will explain why the gastric balloon is a good option for some people with obesity. 1) The gastric balloon can be used as a training tool […]
We all know that bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity and obesity related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver etc… However, we all know some patients who did not lose as much weight as you would expect with bariatric surgery or put some weight back on. Obviously, there are many reasons for such outcomes; some of […]
Gallbladder disease is very common! The main cause of gallbladder disease is gallstones. The most common issues caused by gallstones are: Biliary colic: Pain in the upper part of the abdomen and sometimes in the shoulders and back. The pain normally follows eating (fatty food normally but not exclusively). The pain is associated sometimes with feeling and being sick. The […]
Do not wait for 1st January to make a resolution. Change today! Many people wait for a specific day of the year (usually New Year’s Day or a specific birthday) to make resolutions, start a change to their life or consider Bariatric Surgery or a weight loss procedure. I suggest that you do not need to wait. There is not much evidence that […]
ESG stands for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. What does endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty mean in plain English? Reduction of the size of the stomach. Changing the shape of the stomach into a sleeve-like structure The steps above are carried out using endoscopy (camera inserted through the mouth) without the need for any incisions. This is different from sleeve gastrectomy where the stomach […]
With the classic ‘new year, new me’ mantra, lots of us are striving to become healthier this year. With this goal in mind, we have collated 10 do’s and 10 don’ts tips of ‘becoming healthier’ in 2022. The tips include diet, exercise, habits, activity and mindset. They look into which daily habits do and which don’t speed up weight loss, […]
Many people affected by obesity come to me requesting to have the Roux-en-y gastric bypass to treat their obesity. That is not surprising! The Roux-en-y gastric bypass is the second most popular bariatric operation in the world and is frequently described as the ‘Gold Standard’ in bariatric surgery. However, many patients (and I dare to say many doctors) do not know what the […]
Before I start and to clear any confusion, I must answer an important question: are there other names for Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy? Yes! Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is also called sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, VSG, LSG and simply sleeve! Let me go back to the first question. Why is sleeve gastrectomy currently the most popular bariatric operation in […]
You need to think of the gastric balloon as a reversible mechanical tool that reduces the functional size of your stomach. When the balloon is inside the stomach, the functional size of the stomach (i.e., the part of the stomach that receives food) is significantly smaller than it would have been without the balloon in place. When I say mechanical […]