Will my Stomach Stretch After Bariatric Surgery?

September 18, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Weight Regain
stomach stretch after bariatric surgery
One of the most common questions we get in the field of bariatrics is, “Will my stomach stretch after bariatric surgery?” Patients want to understand what they can expect regarding stomach size long-term after a gastric bypass or a gastric sleeve.  Almost all adults have the same stomach size, ...
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Who is a Candidate for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

August 07, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Bariatric Procedures
Who is a candidate for gastric sleeve surgery
The gastric sleeve procedure is a popular bariatric operation due to its weight loss results and perceived simplicity. The gastric sleeve surgery is the most straightforward of the invasive bariatric procedures, leaving many overweight patients wondering if they would be a good candidate for gastri...
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The Gastric Sleeve Diet

July 24, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Bariatric Procedures
gastric sleeve diet for bariatric patients
Before or after your weight loss surgery, you may be looking for details of what a gastric sleeve diet would look like for a bariatric patient. Getting to surgery can take several months, so if you’re here before your bariatric procedure and curious about what life will look like long-term after a...
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Why You May Need to Revise a Bariatric Procedure

May 29, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Weight Regain
revision after weight loss surgery
After weight loss surgery, the goal is to improve long-term outcomes for bariatric surgery patients, including decreasing the necessity for a revision after weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery results in a physiologic reset within the body that helps patients lose weight and maintain that weight ...
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Donating Blood after Weight Loss Surgery

May 15, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Post Weight Loss Surgery
Can I donate blood after weight loss surgery
If you are a healthy individual and qualify to give blood, donating blood is a great way to help sick people who need a blood transfusion. If you donated blood before having bariatric surgery, you might be wondering if you can continue to donate blood after weight loss surgery.  What to Know if You...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

May 01, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Post Weight Loss Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, reflux after weight loss surgery
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the back-flow of acidic or non-acidic stomach contents into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by symptoms, with or without tissue damage, that result from repeated or prolonged exposure of the lining of the esophagus to acidic o...
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